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The Palos Hills Police are investigating a crime that recently occurred at Bank of America, 10260 S. Roberts Rd. A girl was in the drive-thru and was approached by a man who asked for help0 in cashing a check. He suggested she test the deposit button as he placed the check in the slot of the ATM. He asked her for $800 to cover the deposited check and she gave it him. A fraud complaint has been filed with the bank.

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Aware that many in their communities have been struggling financially due to job losses, staff members from District 218 funded a food drive that helped 35 families.

The project supported families with students who attend Shepard High School, Delta Learning Center, and Summit Learning Center in District 218.

Staff members donated $2,000 while IEA Local 218 gave $300 – Eisenhower High School teacher Gladys Marquez secured another $1,500 in grant funds from the National Education Association.

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The Palos Heights Food Drive, “Independence from Hunger,” will be held this Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The food drive is a drive through and drop off event to support the members in the community in need. Food suggestions include: canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, pastas and sauces, low sodium soups, rice, oatmeal, dried lentils and beans, whole grain cereal, boxed dry goods and juices.

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The Green Hills Public Library District is now open to the public as of Monday, June 15. In early June, staff reentered the building to start accepting returns of materials through its exterior book drop on 103rd St. and answer questions by phone and email. In addition, a new service called “Doorside Delivery” began the week of June 8 for all resident cardholders.

Hours open to the public will slightly change: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. These temporary hours will provide staff with the ability to safely complete tasks on the public service floor, such as shelving materials. The Library’s phone lines will remain open one hour before the Library opens to the public and one hour after the Library closes to the public.

Visit the Library online at greenhillslibrary.org or call 708-598-8446.

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