Desplaines Valley News
Pekau denies accusation of swearing at veterans
By Jeff Vorva Less than 24 hours before a major heat wave hit the area, there was some heat coming out of the air-conditioned confines of the Village Hall board room. Mayor Keith Pekau gave a heated response to a citizen after she accused him of swearing at veterans during a recent meeting held at……
Read MoreSpeeding issue resolved on White Avenue in Lyons
By Steve Metsch Speeding motorists are no match for Lyons resident Kyle Comstock and the police. About one month after alerting the village board about his concerns regarding motorists speeding down his street, Comstock, who lives with his family in the 8000 block of White Avenue, reports that things are much better. Comstock, 32, spoke during……
Read MoreOLCHS kicks off sports season with Fall Green and White Night tonight
By Brian Frangella Friday night kicks off the fall sports season at Oak Lawn Community High School as it hosts “Fall Green and White Night.” All fall sports teams will be represented, and each give a preview of what’s to come this season. The event will take place inside and out of the building. On……
Read MorePalos Park police plan back-to-school campaign
From staff reports Our Back-to-school safety campaign begins in earnest with students heading back to school soon, Palos Park Police are reminding everyone to take extra steps to be safe. Commander Chris Hughes is overseeing our day shift efforts during the time of year when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going……
Read MoreMarrs-Meyer Legion Post to celebrate with outdoor concert
By Joe Boyle Summer is slipping away but Worth Mayor Mary Werner reminds residents that an outdoor concert will be a highlight this weekend. The Outdoor Music Fest will be held from 6 to10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St. Members of the post also remind……
Read MoreNew principal takes reins at Dorn School in Hickory Hills
From staff reports Jola Dziatkowiec was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7. The third of four children (two boys and two girls) born to loving parents who raised their family on Chicago’s Southwest Side, she began learning English Language in third grade while attending Chicago……
Read MorePrice of water going up in Palos Park in September
By Jeff Vorva Area communities are feeling the pinch of rising water costs and Palos Park is included in that mix. The village gets its Lake Michigan water via the Oak Lawn Regional Water System and when there are increases from Chicago and Oak Lawn to the villages and cities in the system those rate……
Read MoreOrland Park Library hosts Hobby Fair
By Kelly White Hobby enthusiasts were out in full force. They gathered at none other than the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave., for its first-ever Hobby Fair on July 22. “It’s great that we are bringing people in our community together with their interests,” Mary Adamowski, Orland Park Public Library Director, said.……
Read MoreHarvey to be Palos Heights clerk for more than a day
By Jeff Vorva Shannon Harvey is getting her second chance at being the City of Palos Heights’ clerk. This one will last a little longer. Harvey, whose maiden name is Dunne, has done the job before. Sort of. “A fun fact is that this is actually not my first time serving as the Palos Heights……
Read MorePlay Ball! | Wheelchair athletes come to Crestwood for Softball World Series
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent A little bit of heat and a summer downpour could not stop a collection of wheelchair softball players from competing for a world championship in the game they love. Teams traveled from 18 states and Japan to Crestwood, which along with the Frontier League’s Windy City ThunderBolts played host to the……
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