Week in Review: Deactivated Grenade and Concealed Carry

News

How Local State Lawmakers Voted on Concealed-Carry Bill
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.

Lawyers Look to Bar Words From Alleged Palos Parents Killer
A date was set to argue over suppressing statements from a teen charged with killing a Palos couple in their bedroom.

Woman, 3 Children Injured in Rollover Accident Near Palos Park
The four were inside an SUV and were able to get out of the vehicle, though Orland and Palos firefighters came prepared to extricate them.

Home of Former Latin Kings Gang Member Targeted with Gunfire: Police
Police are searching for information about a shooting that happened around July 4.

Another Suspect in Ashford House Attack Arrested in Chicago
Tinley Park police confirmed that a sixth man suspected in the 2012 attack has been charged.

O’Halloran Takes Shots at Clifford, Makes Metra Promises
Metra board chairman Brad O’Halloran said former Metra CEO Alex Clifford only accused Metra board members of applying political pressure for decisions after learning his contract might not be renewed, during Wednesday’s RTA meeting.

Local Residents React to Concealed Carry Passage
Find out what your neighbors are saying about concealed carry on the Orland Park and Palos Patch Facebook pages.

Palos Priest, 'Man of the Year' Dies
Rev. Msgr. John A. Kuzinskas most recently served as chaplain of Holy Family Villa in Palos Park.

Deactivated 'Pineapple' Grenade Found in Palos Hills Man's Front Yard: Police
A decades-old explosive device left under a tree prompted a call to the Cook County bomb squad last month.

Well-known Italian Restaurant Opens New Deli in Palos
The couple that owns Capri restaurant in Palos Heights recently opened an Italian deli in Palos Park to help serve customers who can't make it to the eatery.

Job Hunters: Information Systems, Bartender, Housekeeping Aide
Looking for a new line of work? Check out what Palos Patch found for this area.

Blogs

Palos Community Hospital’s Laboratory earns Multiple Accreditations
Palos Community Hospital's laboratory passes the toughest inspections a hospital can undergo and receives continued accreditation from the renowned American Association of Blood Banks and College of American Pathologists.

Palos Baseball Finishes Its In House With a Fun Night At The Thunderbolts
PBO Nation came out for a make-up date at Standard Bank Stadium to watch the Thunderbolts on Tuesday night. 

Blue Star Museums offer active duty military families free admission
Blue Star Museums is a great program for active duty military families.

Park Lawn "Day in the Sun" Golf Outing
Golfers are invited to Park Lawn’s 28th Annual “A Day in the Sun” Invitational Golf Tournament on July 15.

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