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License-plate reader leads to arrest in Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva Chalk one up for the Flock camera. Palos Heights Alderman Robert Basso told the city council on Tuesday that a license plate-reading Flock Safety Camera that was installed months ago has resulted in an arrest. “We have one camera up and running and the police have already solved a break-in robbery in……
Read MoreFrom Brother Rice to the big leagues: Palos Park’s Michael Massey is having a Royal summer
By Steve Metsch Whether his career ends tomorrow, next year or in 10 years, Michael Massey is definitely enjoying Major League Baseball. He’s the local kid done good, living the dream. He’s a major league baseball player, starting at second base for the Kansas City Royals. Massey, 24, grew up in Palos Park where he played Little……
Read MorePritzker visits Hodgkins, stumps for votes as Election Day nears
By Steve Metsch It’s not often the governor of Illinois knocks on your front door. But such was the case Thursday afternoon in the 8800 block of Lyons Street in Hodgkins at the home of Joanna Filkins. Filkins’ house was one of a few Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited after delivering a speech to supporters gathered……
Read MoreCounty clerk reminds residents of voting options
As Election Day approaches, the Cook County Clerk’s Office is reminding suburban voters of the options that are available to cast their ballot in the November 8 Gubernatorial Election. The Clerk’s Office also reminds voters that if they have a Mail Ballot that they wish to drop at a secure drop box location, they must……
Read MoreCar crashes into Hodgkins Village Hall
By Carol McGowan The Hodgkins Village Hall remains open for business and early voting after a vehicle crashed through the back end of the building last week. Just before 4 p.m. on October 26, a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis was parked in a handicap space in the rear parking lot. The driver, a woman in……
Read MoreFBI says same robber hit Oak Lawn and Chicago banks
The FBI believes the same masked robber hit a bank in Oak Lawn last week after robbing a bank in Chicago a week earlier. The FBI said a masked robber hit the U.S. Bank branch at 9401 S. Cicero Avenue at 11:17 a.m. on October 26. Employees told police the man implied he had a……
Read MoreOak Lawn man held in Palos Hills shooting
By Bob Bong An Oak Lawn man was hit with a number of charges last week after he was arrested for a shooting in August on Harlem Avenue in Palos Hills. Palos Hills police said Manuel A. Barrientos, 39, of Oak Lawn was charged October 26 with aggravated battery with a firearm and numerous other……
Read MorePark renamed for former Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton
By Joe Boyle Former Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton originally rejected a proposal that 50-Acre Park be renamed in his honor. But current Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke said that over time, he began to accept the idea. “We have been talking about this for about six months,” Burke said. “So, we brought it up……
Read MoreOrland Park children show off theatrical skills
By Kelly White Children in the Orland Park community came together earlier this month to showcase their theatrical talents. Orland Park Children’s Theater presented “It’s Not Not a Musical” from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 at the Orland Park Cultural Arts Center, 14760 S. Park Lane, Orland Park. “I wrote this children’s play to promote……
Read MoreNazareth’s Milano named IHSA baseball coach of the year
Nazareth Academy Head Baseball Coach Lee Milano has been selected by the administrative staff at the Illinois High School Association to receive the 2021-2022 Baseball Coach of the Year Award. IHSA said his selection to receive this prestigious honor was based upon the positive work he has done with the student-athletes in the program. The……
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