Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound April 24, 2024
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Orland Park arrests man as an armed habitual criminal
Spread the loveFrom staff reports A Chicago man was arrested in Orland Park last week after he was stopped and a handgun was found in his waistband. Police stopped a vehicle traveling northbound in the 16900 block of LaGrange Road about 10 p.m. on Monday, February 7. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation…
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Orland Park police arrest federal parolee with weapon
Spread the loveFrom staff reports A Calumet City man was charged last week after he refused to leave a vehicle and a loaded handgun was found on the floorboard. Orland Park tactical officers were investigating a suspicious, unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot of 304 Orland Square Drive at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, February 11.…
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More renovations planned for Worth golf course
Spread the loveBy Joe Boyle Upgrades continue at Water’s Edge Golf Course in Worth with plans for an electronic message board to be erected on the property this year. An ordinance was approved for a license agreement with BRT Outdoor LLC concerning Water’s Edge Golf Course signage during the Worth Village Board meeting on Tuesday…
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Oak Lawn man charged with shooting brother 6 times
Spread the loveBy Bob Bong An Oak Lawn man was charged last week with attempted murder after he allegedly shot his brother six times in a violent altercation. Police said they received a call of shots fired shortly after midnight on February 8 in the 9600 block of South Karlov Avenue. As officers were responding…
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Palos Heights to re-open discussion on video gaming
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Video gaming discussion is back in Palos Heights. The Palos Heights City Council’s License, Permits and Franchises Committee will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on March 7 at the Orchard Room of the Palos Heights Recreation Center. Members of the committee, headed up by Alderman Brent Lewandowski, will…
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Foxx and YouTube face Pekau’s wrath
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva The Cook County State’s Attorney and YouTube have Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau hot under the collar. Pekau continues to be upset with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx about felons who are free who are coming into his community with illegal weapons. And he is none too happy with…
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Palos Park to allow Cog Hill to apply for video gaming
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva At 8:25 p.m. Monday night the long-awaited decision was made on video gaming in Palos Park. After months of conversation and listening to businesses and the public, the village council voted 3-1 to allow the only Class G liquor license business in town – Cog Hill Golf and Country Club…
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Pritzker, Ezike address plan to lift mask mandate
Spread the loveSchool mandates would remain in place for ‘coming weeks,’ pending court decision By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois and Tim Hadac If COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline for the rest of the month, Gov. JB Pritzker plans to lift his executive order that mandates face coverings indoors by Feb. 28. The plan does…
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Eagle healed, released to mate
Spread the loveRescuers thrilled with victory By Kelly White Wildlife advocates last week released an eagle in the forest preserves several blocks northwest of Garfield Ridge. The eagle was the subject of a story last month in the Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound. The release marked the end of a six-week rehabilitation stint that started when…