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Village of Dolton cuts deal to buy Pope’s boyhood home
The Dolton Village Board approved the acquisition of the three-bedroom house at 212 East 141st Place on Monday night.
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Town officials vote to buy, renovate Pope Leo’s childhood home as ‘historical site’
(OSV News) – An Illinois town intends to purchase the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, hoping to turn the property and its ...
Auction of pope’s house in Dolton extended, judge denies effort to block village acquisition attempt
An auction for Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home in Dolton was extended, while a federal judge declined to block Dolton from buying it.
4 wounded in 2 separate shootings in East Chicago, Indiana
Four people sustained injuries in two separate shootings on July 4th in East Chicago, Indiana, police stated. The first ...
Kids Zone at NASCAR in Chicago introduces new fans to the sport
NASCAR is trying to grow a new generation of fans with an expanded Kids Zone. Grant Park’s Butler Field was the place to be, ...
16-year-old girl killed, man injured in Avalon Park shooting, Chicago police say
A South Side shooting left a teenage girl dead and a man injured on Friday night, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting happened in the Avalon Park neighborhood's 1200-block of East 83rd ...
Where to watch July 4th week fireworks in and around Chicago
Chicago will host its fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, while suburbs like Northbrook and Oak Lawn will hold their ...