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Author Archives: Michael Romain

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Replica Gun At Forest Park Walmart Sets Off Active Shooter Rumors

by Michael Romain and Igor Studenkov October 16, 2022October 17, 2022

Two male juveniles were apprehended on the early afternoon of Oct. 16 after a gun-shaped lighter in their possession set off speculation on social media that there may have been an active shooter event at the Forest Park Walmart, 1300 Desplaines Ave. “It was just a replica gun. No one was shot,” Forest Park Mayor […]

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In Proviso, rents spike while affordable housing vanishes 

by Michael Romain April 22, 2022April 22, 2022
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More classes canceled as teachers strike continues 

by Michael Romain March 16, 2022March 16, 2022
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Proviso teachers strike for first time in two decades 

by Michael Romain March 8, 2022March 8, 2022
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Ike expressway shootings down 73% so far in 2022

by Michael Romain March 1, 2022March 1, 2022
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Proviso Teachers Union sets a new strike date 

by Michael Romain March 1, 2022March 1, 2022
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‘Our patience has run out’ – D209 union sets Feb. 18 strike date

by Michael Romain February 15, 2022February 15, 2022
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Shots fired near Walther Christian Academy

by Michael Romain April 10, 2014February 9, 2021

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