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Week in Review: Voicemail Evidence and Power Pole Fire

In the past week you may have missed stories about cell phone driving safety, tips for backpacks, Kerry Funeral Home, jobs in the area and more in the Palos area and nearby.

News

Voicemail Evidence Turned Over in Palos Home Invasion Case
The lawyer for the Orland Park man charged with attacking a former girlfriend received the recording and he went back to jail.

Lighting Possible Cause for Electrical Pole Fire Thursday Morning
The fire burnt through the pole but missed wiring, causing only a few outages according to ComEd.

Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates Kerry Funeral Home Renovations
The former John Sheehy & Sons location is now spruced up and looking better than ever.

Job Hunters: Bank Teller, Controller, Dietary Aide, Grocery Service Team Member
Looking for a new line of work, or a way to supplement your income? Check out what Palos Patch found.

Justice Driver Busted for Open Alcohol, DUI: Blotter
Lovetta E. Collins, 35, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence on Aug. 12, according to Palos Heights police.

Quinn Signs Senior Financial Disclosure Bill At Bremen Township
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill designed to raise communication needs between nursing homes and residents, their families and guardians regarding financial information.

Statewide Cell Phone Driving Ban Now Official: Quinn Signs Law
The new Illinois law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Backpack Safety Tips for Back to School
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.

Blogs

Come On In and See Our New Updates
Since we have opened in October 2012, we have been eagerly remodeling and renovating the inside and outside of the funeral home.

Palos Park BIKE HIKE II - Saturday, Sept. 14
Please register so we know to look for you that day.

Green Hills Public Library District Announces Significant Upgrades to its Digital Music Offering
Green Hills Public Library District has launched the 4.0 update to its highly successful Freegal Music Service.
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