Posts by Bob Bong
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…
Read MoreLake 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…
Read MoreSupporters 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…
Read MoreMan 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…
Read MoreLondon calling: Sandburg’s band to march in New Year’s parade
By Jeff Vorva Why in the world has Sandburg’s marching band been rehearsing outdoors in the cold — sometimes freezing — weather in December? Because the band is visiting another part of the world and will participate in a prestigious parade. The Eagles were selected to march in the New Year’s Day parade in London…
Read MoreOrland Park Library serves up Winter Wonderfest
By Kelly White It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at the Orland Park Library. The library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave., brought back its Winter Wonderfest. The winter celebration was a captivating event tailored for families and patrons of all age and marked the commencement of the Winter Reading Challenge and promised a delightful…
Read MoreWorth honors task force’s tenacity in helping to solve murder
By Joe Boyle Worth Police Chief Tim Denton said that the work of officers is often overlooked until their efforts receive headlines. Case in point was the work of the Worth police, detectives and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force who collaborated to solve a murder quickly that occurred in Worth last month. Jonnie…
Read MoreHickory Hills Muslim family receives second hate letter
By Nuha Abdessalam A Hickory Hills family that received a hate letter in October because they had a Palestinian flag on the front lawn has received a second letter, this time marked “Final Notice.” Lila Gaber, 35, whose family received the original letter on Oct. 24, found the typewritten letter while chatting with her husband…
Read MoreMan hangs self from Palos Hills ComEd tower
By Steve Metsch Palos Hills police confirmed Friday that a 40-year-old man commited suicide by hanging himself from a ComEd tower. The body of Caleb Palmbos, of Wheaton, was found around 7 a.m. Thursday, said a Palos Hills deputy chief who requested anonymity. “Suicide. It was confirmed by the medical examiner’s office this morning. By…
Read MoreCampaign 2024: Rashid to seek re-election in 21st District
By Bob Bong The holiday season also marks the beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois as candidates in the March 19 primary have already filed their petitions to run. The 2022 primary was moved to June, but next year’s primary is moving back to its traditional third Tuesday in March date. The biggest…
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