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Oak Lawn Library reflects on the 1967 tornado
By Kelly White Last week, a dozen tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area. One left a path of destruction from Burr Ridge to Stickney. Just a few days earlier, witnesses to another tornado outbreak five decades earlier had gathered to discuss the 1967 tornado that hit Oak Lawn. The 1967 outbreak was one of…
Read MoreOrland Fire District showcases emergency response services at Open House
The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its annual Open House last week, featuring an assortment of demonstrations of emergency response scenarios. The Open House was held at the OFPD Training Center, 10728 W. 163rd Place. This year’s Open House was held in the evening on Thursday, July 13, to allow residents who could not attend…
Read MoreOrland Township gets kids ready with Back-to-School Health Fair
By Kelly White Orland Township helped to get students in the community ready to get back to school by holding its annual Back-To-School Health Fair. Presented by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Orland Township Board of Trustees, the free health fair was held on Saturday, July 15, at the township, 14807 S. Ravinia…
Read MoreFourteen-year Palos Heights clerk resigns
By Jeff Vorva Longtime Palos Heights Clerk Thomas Kantas suddenly resigned from his post this week. Kantas, who won four elections for the clerk’s post starting in 2009, resigned for “personal reasons” on Tuesday morning, Mayor Bob Straz announced at the city council meeting that night. “I will proceed to try to fill the vacancy,”…
Read MoreWorth Park District is closer to managing Altman Park
By Joe Boyle The next phase of the Worth Park District plan to develop Altman Park has been approved by the village board. The board approved the measure during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The park district and village will share the costs for the boundary survey. A resolution was approved by the…
Read MoreOrland Township hosts summer picnic for youths
By Kelly White Orland Township is keeping youths busy this summer. The Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park, hosted a Summer Picnic for students entering the sixth- through the 12th-grade on June 22. “A summer picnic is a great way to revive the Orland Township Youth Commission,” Paul O’Grady, Orland Township Supervisor, said.…
Read MoreNorth Palos Fire District starts Fire Buddies chapter
By Kelly White Project Fire Buddies brings joy to kids struggling with serious illnesses. The program launched in 2016 when a group of Oak Forest Firefighters answered a 911 call. A young child who was battling cancer fell ill with a high fever. The department transported the child to the hospital for life-saving treatment, and…
Read MoreShepard students earn Biliteracy Seal
Nearly 40 students from Shepard High School earned the Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other foreign, or world, languages, from the State of Illinois. Students earning the Seal of Biliteracy include Alyssa Fuks, Dania Soriano, Timothy Sanchez, Anna Czernik,…
Read MoreChicago Ridge woman charged in DuPage crash that killed brother, sister
From staff reports A Chicago Ridge woman has been charged with one count of aggravated DUI causing death in a June 29 crash in DuPage County that claimed the lives of a brother and sister. Christine Brocious, 36, of the 7000 block of Mather Avenue, was also charged with two counts of aggravated DUI causing…
Read MoreUpgraded Lewandowski Park is Oak Lawn’s newest jewel
The revamped Lewandowski Park in Oak Lawn now features new plants, flowers and paved walking paths throughout the four acres of land. Fifteen LED lights have also been added. By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer recalled that a long time ago the land where Lewandowski Park now stands was once a drive-in movie…
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