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South Suburban Flood Roundup

A flood wrap of waterlogged reports from the Southland Patches.

Local Connections

After the Rain: What You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road

Patch looks at Friday's forecast, as well as what streets are closed in Oak Forest and around the area. Plus, check out some of the images of the flooding locally and in the south suburbs.

Local Connections

Many Major Roads Closed Through Friday Morning Commute

The Illinois Department of Transportation is also warning drivers to avoid driving through potentially deadly puddles covering the road, no matter how shallow they may seem.

The Neighborhood Files, Local Connections

Get Ready for Next Week's Citywide Spring Cleaning

Oak Forest's Clean Up Week begins April 22. Find out what's involved when it comes to kicking your unwanted items to the curb.

Local Connections

Donations Needed: Thursday is ‘April Food Day’ Across the Region

The annual United Way food donation event will span six counties across northern Illinois.

The Neighborhood Files, Local Connections

Big Hurt Returns to Beer & Vine Festival

Former Chicago White Sox star Frank Thomas and his Big Hurt Beer will be at the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce's event again. Find out what you need to know to attend Saturday's tastings.

The Neighborhood Files, Local Connections

Oak Forest Citywide Garage Sale Set for May 17-18

Forms to participate in the event must be turned in by May 10. Find out what you need to do be part of this sprawling sales event.

Sports, The Neighborhood Files, Local Connections

Home Movies: Oak Forest Raiders Had Something to Cheer About in 2011

Patch spotlights videos that give you a different look at the community, past and present. This week features a first-place performance by the Oak Forest Raiders fourth-grade cheerleading team. Registration for the 2013 season is this month.

Opinion, The Neighborhood Files, Local Connections

Lost Dog: Frankie Has Been Found (Update)

Frankie, an older tan-and-white Border Collie mix with bad arthritis, went missing Friday afternoon, in Tinley Park. Thankfully, his owners found him Saturday morning at the PAWS Animal Shelter on 191st Street.

The Neighborhood Files, Local Connections

Benefit to Create College Fund for Son of Victim in Fatal 7-Eleven Shooting

A fundraiser will be held April 27 in Chicago Ridge to help the son of Thomas Mastro, the Tinley Park resident who was shot and killed March 21. Find out more about the event.

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