The Reporter
Morton College’s Miguel Cantu rakes way into record book
By Mike Walsh Correspondent It had been a while since a Morton College baseball players claimed the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference MVP Award. It had been even longer since a Panther earned All-American status. The efforts of freshman first baseman Miguel Cantu this season ended both droughts. Cantu parlayed an impressive season into a league…
Read MoreOLHMS students enjoy their Day of Service
By Kelly White Oak Lawn-Hometown students spent a day providing generous acts of service for others. Through an annual Service Learning Day on April 28 at the school, 5345 W. 99th St, in Oak Lawn, more than 1,000 students found creative ways to get involved and make their mark on the local community. “Providing service…
Read MoreOak Lawn trustee says license plate readers have helped cut crime
By Joe Boyle An Oak Lawn trustee praised the police department and how effective the license plate readers have been in making arrests. Flock Safety License Plate Reader Cameras have been installed at several locations in the village within the past year. They have been instrumental in reading the plates of drivers who have been…
Read MoreEvergreen Park police honored for firearm arrests
By Joe Boyle Commendations were presented to members of the Evergreen Park Police Department for arresting offenders in three incidents involving firearms. The first incident took place at 95th and Western at Walmart on May 8. A gunman tried to carjack a vehicle with a 3-month-old baby in it from the parking lot. Police responded…
Read MoreWoman admits to bilking Orland man out of more than $1.6 million
From staff reports A woman has admitted in federal court that she used a series of threats and intimidation to bilk an elderly Orland Park victim out of more than $1.6 million. Lee Turner, also known as “Ashley Turner,” 40, of Joliet, pleaded guilty on May 16 to one count of using a facility of…
Read MorePalos Hills celebrates summer with Picnic in the Park
By Kelly White The City of Palos Hills is encouraging its residents to get outdoors and to enjoy everything the community has to offer. Organized by the Palos Hills Resource & Recreation Department, the city hosted its third annual Picnic in the Park at Bennett Park, 10801 S. Roberts Road, on Saturday, June 17. “The…
Read MoreSmith Village employees complete CNA program at Moraine Valley Community College
Smith Village, a life plan community in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, teamed-up with educators at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills so employees interested in becoming nurses could participate in a new program designed to attract students new to the field. “The idea is to fund short- and long-term education programs so people can enter…
Read More‘There is a piece of Ed all over this city,’ Dombrowski honored with art garden
By Jeff Vorva Ed Dombrowski weaved his way into the fabric of Palos Heights. “There is a piece of Ed all over this city,” said Denise Hyker, a member of several city organizations said. “There is a piece of him here, there is a piece of him in Adopt a Pots, the Car Classic we…
Read MoreWorth police to receive new vehicles
By Joe Boyle New vehicles for the police department and two block party requests have been approved to mark the beginning of summer in Worth. Two 2023 Toyota Rav 4, LE Hybrids will be purchased to replace a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, one 2022 Ford Explorer and one 2018 Dodge Durango RT. Police Chief Tim…
Read MoreStraz breaks tie in Palos Heights consultant vote
By Jeff Vorva After a discussion and argument that lasted close to a half hour, the Palos Heights City Council voted on what appeared to be a routine item on the June 20 agenda. Mayor Bob Straz had to cast the deciding vote after a 4-4 stalemate by the aldermen to allow Tennessee-based McGrath Human…
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