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Brookfield man charged with child pornography, abuse of a minor
From staff reports A 29-year-old Brookfield man is facing child pornography felonies and an aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor charge following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced last week. Sheriff’s police arrested Miguel Montesinos Jr., of the 3400 block of Vernon…
Read MoreIndian Head Park calls their first National Night Out a Success
By Carol McGowan The Village of Indian Head Park jumped on the bandwagon last week with others in the area to take part in National Night Out 2023. National Night Out, also known as America’s Night Out Against Crime, takes place on the first Tuesday in August. It’s an annual nationwide event that’s meant to…
Read MoreTaste of Orland keeps the fun going for 20 years
By Isabella Schreck With live music and karaoke, dozens of food vendors and activities for kids, there was something for everyone at the 20th anniversary Taste of Orland. The Taste ran from Friday through Sunday, and despite a rainy Saturday and an overcast Sunday, hordes of people filled the Village Hall lot and surrounding areas.…
Read MoreTaste of Orland finishes at Village Hall and readies for Centennial West
By Jeff Vorva The 20th edition of the Taste of Orland Park seemingly featured a little of everything. This is the final year it is scheduled to be held near Village Hall as plans are to move it to the revamped Centennial Park West starting next year, a site Mayor Keith Pekau said is better…
Read MoreJesse’s Tavern closes in Chicago Ridge
By Kelly White Chicago Ridge’s neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name closed its doors this past weekend, but not without a final farewell. Jesse’s Tavern, 10501 S. Ridgeland Ave., opened 17 years ago. Owned by Kathy and Jim McKinney, of Chicago Ridge, Jesse’s Tavern, with its infamous red and white sign, was a…
Read MoreOak Lawn: Village is in better economic health
By Joe Boyle After some difficult years due to the pandemic, the economic health of the Village of Oak Lawn is on the rise. Additional funding has gone into the coffers for the Oak Lawn police and fire pensions. Village Manager Tom Phelan admitted during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on Aug. 8 that they had…
Read MoreBridgeview Fire Department partners with Moraine Valley Community College
By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Fire Department has signed on with Moraine Valley Community College for a firefighter internship program with an eye on future hires. Village officials hope this will result in well-trained men and women joining the fire department. The Moraine Valley Fire Service Internship Program is for students who want to become…
Read MoreBiden orders Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
By Carol McGowan On July 25, on what would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois. Three sites are included in the national monument: Graball Landing near Glendora, Miss., Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in the…
Read MoreTaste of Orland to celebrate 20th anniversary with music, fun, and food
By Isabella Schreck Live-music fanatics, foodies and car lovers will have plenty to do at the 20th anniversary of the Taste of Orland this weekend. With its usual line-up of tribute and local bands, neighborhood restaurant vendors, community groups, free giveaways, activities for kids and much more, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau said the Taste…
Read MorePalos Heights families take a swing at Wiffle Wednesdays
By Kelly White Kids are gathering outside and playing in the parks until they are called home for dinner and this isn’t a reflection 1980s. A group of Palos Heights parents and children worked together to rekindle that hometown community feel by starting up Wiffle Wednesdays right in the neighborhood for children of all ages.…
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