Contest winners Janice Kasper (from left), Al Mastro, Beata Grecze and his daughter pose with Ald. Scott Zimmerman at the Jan. 9 Hickory Hills City Council meeting. (Photo by Nuha Abdessalam)
Al Kasper and Janice Mastro, 8310 W. 91st St., won first place in the 4th Ward. (Photos courtesy of Hickory Hills)

Winners of the 2024 Lights of Hickory Hills Decorating Contest were recognized during the Jan. 9 city council meeting. One family from each ward earned top honors for their holiday displays, which brought festive cheer to their neighborhoods.

First Ward

  • 1st place: Lauren Furlan and Julio Antuenz, 9260 S. 79th Ave.
  • 2nd place: Alfonso Lozano, 9411 S. 77th Ave.
Paolo and Alyssa Puzzo, 8701 Oak Hill Court, won second place in the 4th Ward.

Second Ward

  • 1st place: Beata Greczek, 9150 S. 86th Court.
  • 2nd place: Osborne family, 9138 S. 85th Ave.

Third Ward

  • 1st place: Ashley and Michael Shubert, 9027 W. 93rd St.
  • 2nd place: Michael Selvek, 8848 W. 92nd Place.

Fourth Ward

  • 1st place: Al Kasper and Janice Mastro, 8310 W. 91st St.
  • 2nd place: Paolo and Alyssa Puzzo, 8701 Oak Hill Court.

Two of the first-place winners, Al Kasper and Janice Mastro, and Beata Greczek, attended the meeting Thursday night at City Hall to accept their awards and a token of appreciation from the council for their community involvement.

The annual contest is hosted by the city council to encourage community participation and celebrate holiday spirit.