Posts by Bob Bong
Worth Park District is closer to managing Altman Park
By Joe Boyle The next phase of the Worth Park District plan to develop Altman Park has been approved by the village board. The board approved the measure during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The park district and village will share the costs for the boundary survey. A resolution was approved by the…
Read MoreNorth Palos Fire District starts Fire Buddies chapter
By Kelly White Project Fire Buddies brings joy to kids struggling with serious illnesses. The program launched in 2016 when a group of Oak Forest Firefighters answered a 911 call. A young child who was battling cancer fell ill with a high fever. The department transported the child to the hospital for life-saving treatment, and…
Read MoreShepard students earn Biliteracy Seal
Nearly 40 students from Shepard High School earned the Seal of Biliteracy, which recognizes graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other foreign, or world, languages, from the State of Illinois. Students earning the Seal of Biliteracy include Alyssa Fuks, Dania Soriano, Timothy Sanchez, Anna Czernik,…
Read MoreChicago Ridge woman charged in DuPage crash that killed brother, sister
From staff reports A Chicago Ridge woman has been charged with one count of aggravated DUI causing death in a June 29 crash in DuPage County that claimed the lives of a brother and sister. Christine Brocious, 36, of the 7000 block of Mather Avenue, was also charged with two counts of aggravated DUI causing…
Read MoreUpgraded Lewandowski Park is Oak Lawn’s newest jewel
The revamped Lewandowski Park in Oak Lawn now features new plants, flowers and paved walking paths throughout the four acres of land. Fifteen LED lights have also been added. By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer recalled that a long time ago the land where Lewandowski Park now stands was once a drive-in movie…
Read MorePalos Park installs bike fix-it station on Cal-Sag Trail
By Bob Bong Bikers traveling on the Cal-Sag Trail in Palos Park who experience a flat tire or mechanical breakdown can now try to make their own repairs on the trail thanks to a new bike Fix-It Station recently installed by the village of Palos Park. The Fix-It Station is located near the Palos Park…
Read MoreOrland Park’s Bridge Teen Center comes of age
Community center celebrates 13th birthday By Isabella Schreck The Bridge Teen Center officially became a teenager itself in June. In 13 years, the nonprofit community center that serves the south suburbs has connected with over 11,800 students in its goal of supporting students “mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually” as they work through the ups and downs…
Read MoreLTHS names Nava to fill board of education vacancy
From staff reports The Lyons Township High School District 204 Board of Education announced last week that Elvia Nava, of LaGrange Park, had been appointed to the board, effective July 5. Nava fills the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Julie Swinehart. She will serve until the April 2025 consolidated election. Nava works in the construction…
Read MoreOrland Twp. Back to School Health Fair set for July 15
Orland Township will hold its annual Back-To-School Health Fair on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Township Hall, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. “Students will be back in school before we know it,” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “Support for our schoolchildren, parents, and teachers needs to be easily accessible. We’re…
Read MoreShepard awards graduating seniors
Families, friends, teachers, administrators, and community leaders gathered recently to celebrate the seniors from Shepard High School who received scholarship awards. Winners included: Alexa Ramirez, Academic Achievement Award for outstanding scholastic accomplishments; Piotr Maciorowski, Jessica Acevedo, Carlo Hernandez. Manny Orozco, Brianna Rolek , Dylan Cervantes, Raymond Hammerschmidt, Ryland Roberts, Miriam Cojocariu, and Delaney Doyle, District…
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