Posts by Bob Bong
Shepard celebrates start of football season with Orange and Brown Game
From staff reports The Shepard High School community gathered on Friday, August 18, to celebrate the start of a new football season with the customary Orange and Brown Game. Beautiful weather, performances by the varsity dance team, and free sno-cones for everyone helped make the evening at Shepard stadium a wonderful occasion. Booster Club also…
Read MoreCasten to hold Town Hall on Thursday at Moraine Valley Community College
Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) will host a town hall in Palos Hills at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Parkway, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Since being elected to Congress, Casten has made it a top priority to be accessible and in constant communication with constituents—holding over…
Read MoreBlack and Gold game opens football season at Richards
From staff reports The enchanting scent of glowing charcoal filled the air at Richards High School as fans, friends, alumni, and students gathered to celebrate the start of a new football season at the traditional Black and Gold Game on August 18. The marching band and cheerleaders performed, volunteers grilled and packaged hamburgers and hot…
Read MorePalos Park CERT issues first Challenge Coin
From staff reports The Palos Park Community Emergency Response Team is launching its first Challenge Coin. Officer Frank Flores is inviting community members to support the Palos Park Community Emergency Response Team Challenge coin. The Palos Park Community Emergency Response Team is comprised of community members who volunteer to help the Village of Palos Park…
Read MoreNew law allows ‘helpful’ drone usage by local police
By Isabella Schreck It’s a bird, it’s a plane. … Wait, it’s a drone. Local residents may more frequently see a drone flying overhead at community events or in response to emergency situations after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the “Drones as First Responders Act” June 16. The new law allows drone surveillance for certain government-funded…
Read MoreOLCHS kicks off sports season with Fall Green and White Night tonight
By Brian Frangella Friday night kicks off the fall sports season at Oak Lawn Community High School as it hosts “Fall Green and White Night.” All fall sports teams will be represented, and each give a preview of what’s to come this season. The event will take place inside and out of the building. On…
Read MorePalos Park police plan back-to-school campaign
From staff reports Our Back-to-school safety campaign begins in earnest with students heading back to school soon, Palos Park Police are reminding everyone to take extra steps to be safe. Commander Chris Hughes is overseeing our day shift efforts during the time of year when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going…
Read MoreMarrs-Meyer Legion Post to celebrate with outdoor concert
By Joe Boyle Summer is slipping away but Worth Mayor Mary Werner reminds residents that an outdoor concert will be a highlight this weekend. The Outdoor Music Fest will be held from 6 to10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St. Members of the post also remind…
Read MoreNew principal takes reins at Dorn School in Hickory Hills
From staff reports Jola Dziatkowiec was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7. The third of four children (two boys and two girls) born to loving parents who raised their family on Chicago’s Southwest Side, she began learning English Language in third grade while attending Chicago…
Read MoreNew assistant principals join Palos 118 administration team
From staff reports Palos School District 118 will kick off the 2023-24 school year with two new assistant principals at its schools. Jennifer Legris has joined the district as assistant principal for Palos South Middle School, and Kristie Tieri will step into the role at Palos West Elementary. Legris received her bachelor’s degree in education…
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