Worth Park District has big plans after acquiring Altman Park

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Upon the recent acquirement of Altman Park, the Worth Park District has big plans in store for its future. Altman Park is located at West 115th Street in Worth and is just shy of 21 acres of open fields.  There is an outlying building that has restrooms, concessions and a baseball field. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago owned…

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Chicago Ridge trustees reinstates clerk as a full-time job

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The Chicago Ridge Village Board voted on Oct. 22 to reinstate the village clerk as a full-time position and confirmed the mayor’s role will also remain full-time, reflecting recent practices. Under the new measures, the annual salary for the mayor will stay at $85,000, with an additional $12,000 for serving as liquor commissioner. According to…

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Jon’s Way Youth Group haunts Chicago Ridge again

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A group of teenagers took over Chicago Ridge as Jon’s Way Youth Group hosted its eighth annual Haunted Trail. The event, held at 105th Street and Oxford Avenue, drew a crowd Saturday, Oct. 19. “This was the best year we’ve had so far,” said Griffin Deuter, 16, of Chicago Ridge. Deuter has been a member…

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Oak Lawn trustee lauds local police for vandal arrest

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An Oak Lawn trustee reminded residents that the police are here to serve and protect and apprehend offenders. Trustee Ralph Soch (6th) made the point during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday morning, referring to a recent arrest of a suspect linked to a series of vandalized vehicles that occurred in July. “The police…

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Hickory Hills adds liquor license for PGN Fun Village

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Hickory Hills has approved a new liquor license for PGN Fun Village to allow drinking at the establishment, which is preparing to upgrade the facility on 95th Street. The new Class CS license was approved at the Oct. 10 city council meeting. “The new license allows on-premises consumption only, with shorter hours than a regular…

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Evergreen Park honors first responders for acts of valor

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Members of the Evergreen Park police and fire departments were recognized Monday night for acts of valor that went beyond the call of duty during the past month. Several members of the police department were honored for Outstanding Performance of Duty on Oct. 2. Evergreen Park police units responded to a report of someone driving…

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Space Week lands at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School

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Global Space Week is an annual international celebration of space science and technology that encourages innovation, international cooperation, and curiosity about the universe.“Studying space also encourages kids to dream big,” said Heather McCarthy, media specialist at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School. “It shows them that the impossible can be achieved with dedication, curiosity, and collaboration, whether…

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