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Teen beaten by Oak Lawn police charged in Orland robbery
By Bob Bong A Bridgeview teen who was beaten by Oak Lawn police after he fled from a traffic stop in 2022 has been charged with robbing a man at a fitness center in Orland Park in December. Orland police said Hadi Abuatelah, 19, was one of three teens who assaulted the victim on December…
Read MoreSeniors-Only DMV Center moves into Bridgeview Community Center
By Steve Metsch Anyone 65 and older can take advantage of a new Seniors-only DMV office located in the Bridgeview Community Center. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias last week cut the ribbon opening the new senior-focused facility. “This is a very exciting day for seniors in Bridgeview and for seniors across the state,” he…
Read MoreSuspect in Bedford Park shooting charged in Oak Lawn, Worth robberies
By Bob Bong The man charged with shooting a Bedford Park police officer in November has been indicted for two gas station robberies in October in Oak Lawn and Worth. Oak Lawn police last week said Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, was indicted by a Cook County Grand Jury on December 18 for the…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts annual Three Kings Celebration
By Carol McGowan To celebrate Three Kings Day and distribute toys and community resources, 16th District Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar held his annual Three Kings Celebration last week. It took place at his district office, at 7833 Ogden Avenue in Lyons, on Friday, January 5. This was the third year for the event,…
Read MoreCountryside honors longtime recording secretary Fran Prokop
By Steve Metsch For the past 30 years, Fran Prokop has been a constant at meetings of the Countryside City Council and other committees. Prokop, who lives in a retirement community in Plainfield, was living in La Grange Highlands when she started as recording secretary in September 1993. The city council at its Dec. 13 meeting honored her…
Read MoreLopez is new director for Lyons Township mental health services
By Steve Metsch Jazmin Lopez has been training for her new job the past three years. Lopez, 36, is the new executive director of the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission. She started on Dec. 12. Lopez replaces Ron Melka, who retired. She had been Melka’s administrative assistant the past three years. The Bridgeview resident is…
Read MoreHodgkins cites police officers for exceptional service
From staff reports Hodgkins Police Chief Joseph Klotz presented awards to five police officers for exceptional commendations throughout the year at the December village board meeting. The five officers were Sgt. Natassia Miller, Officer Frank White, Officer Alan Garcia, Officer Desmond Handson, and Officer Ryan Johnson. In June, Miller and White were dispatched to a…
Read MoreOak Lawn officials to address migrant crisis at board meeting
By Joe Boyle The Oak Lawn Village Board will consider additional measures to address the migrant crisis during the next board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The measures will be in addition to a previous vote on Dec. 12 that amended the village’s hotel/motel occupancy ordinance in response to concerns over migrants…
Read MoreWelcome first babies of 2024
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital’s first baby of 2024 was born on January 1 at 3:10 a.m. The baby boy was named Franklin Matthew Lale. Parents are Matthew and Samantha Lale. Franklin checked in at 8 pounds, 4.9 ounces. The family lives in Oak Forest and Franklin has two older brothers. Samantha is a nurse who…
Read MoreThis rescue agency is devoted to felines
By Kelly White Finding cats and kittens a safe home is the sole mission behind Kitties for Keeps Rescue. A non-profit, no kill, volunteer run and foster based, Kitties for Keeps Rescue is dedicated to rescuing friendly, adoptable cats, both old and young, that are left homeless, in danger of euthanasia, or in danger, or…
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