HELENA BZDYK Helena Bzdyk (nee Rzadkosz), age 75, passed away December 21. Beloved wife of the late Wladyslaw Bzdyk; loving mother of Mieczyslaw (Renata) Bzdyk and the late Danuta (Stanislaw) Kulasik; dear grandmother of Krzysztof Bzdyk, Tomasz Bzdyk, Anna Bzdyk, Jakub Kulasik, Joanna Kulasik and Sylwia Kulasik; cherished daughter of the late Ludwina (nee Zarycka) and […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inDVN Top News, Palos Heights, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Schools, Top News, Worth
Shepard staff keeps active in December through Shepardathon
By Kelly White Shepard High School is pushing its faculty and staff to stay active during these chilly winter months that often keep people indoors. Through the implementation of an inaugural SHEPARDTHON, a modification of the Marcothon, a challenge that is popular in the UK where participants run 3 miles or 25 minutes every day […]
Posted inPalos Heights, Palos Park, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News, Worth
Worth mayor expects no migrant dilemma
By Joe Boyle Worth Mayor Mary Werner believes it will not be necessary to pass an ordinance to deter migrants from being dropped off in the village. Werner was responding to a question by a resident during the public forum segment of the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The resident asked if the village […]
Posted in1-Draft, State News
Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won’t be spending his 82nd birthday in a federal courtroom this spring after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay his bribery and racketeering trial originally set to begin April 1. Madigan claimed the small victory while appearing in […]
Posted in1-Draft, State News
Governor names new DCFS director
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will take over the embattled Department of Children and Family Services starting Feb. 1. […]
Posted inDVN Top News, Palos Heights, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News
Doctor’s love of community inspires author to write children’s book
By Kelly White Dr. George Skarpathiotis took his philosophy of care and love for the community and turned it into a beautiful pediatric practice. A practice founded on the principles of family centered care, Dr. George Kids, with offices located in the heart of Palos Heights, 7110 W. 127th Street; in Chicago, 8537 S. Cicero […]
Posted inBusiness, DVN Top News, Palos Heights, Regional Business, Regional Top News, Reporter Top News, Top News
Lake Katherine to give Christmas trees new use as mulch
By Kelly White The holidays are over. It’s a new year and as you take down the decorations, you may find yourself wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Luckily, there is no need to worry or stress about what to do, because Lake Katherine Center & Botanical Gardens is here to help. The […]
Posted inDVN Top News, Hickory Hills, Mayhem, Regional Top News, Reporter Mayhem, Reporter Top News, Top News
Supporters stand in silence with Hickory Hills family
By Nuha Abdessalam Community members stood in silence against violence in solidarity with the Gaber family of Hickory Hills. Neighbors and members were unsettled after Hickory Hills resident Lila Gaber’s family received two hate letters for having a “Free Palestine” sign on their front lawn. The family recently received an outpouring of support through direct […]
Posted inDVN Top News, Hickory Hills, Mayhem, Regional Top News, Reporter Mayhem, Reporter Top News, Top News
Man dies in Hickory Hills apartment fire
By Bob Bong and Nuha Abdessalam The new year had only just begun when tragedy struck families living in a three-story apartment building in Hickory Hills. One man died, a second man was badly injured and several families were displaced by an early morning apartment fire Tuesday. Roberts Park Fire Department Chief Jeff Ketchen said […]
Posted inBradley
Bradley To Spend $1,096,947 On Community Center
By Stephen Nelson At their December 27 meeting, Bradley Village Board trustees approved the spending of over $1 million for renovations of a building at 428 W. Broadway for use as a community center. Finance Director Robert Romo said the building will be split into 3 parts. At the rear of the 6,000 foot building […]