Posts by Bob Bong
Worth police to receive new vehicles
By Joe Boyle New vehicles for the police department and two block party requests have been approved to mark the beginning of summer in Worth. Two 2023 Toyota Rav 4, LE Hybrids will be purchased to replace a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, one 2022 Ford Explorer and one 2018 Dodge Durango RT. Police Chief Tim…
Read MoreLocal youth soccer team wins state cup, could see Mickey at nationals
By Isabella Schreck Chicago Rogue Football Club’s U14 soccer team has the chance to play in the national championships at Disney World – if the boys can win at the regionals Friday in St. Louis. The team does hate to lose, said head coach Benjamin Vega, whose team hit the road for St. Louis on…
Read MoreMan rescued after falling into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home
From staff reports A contractor working Wednesday afternoon in a home in Orland Park fell down a 20 to 30 foot well that was in the building’s basement area. He had to be rescued by firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District. It took about one hour to carefully lift the victim out of the…
Read MoreJudge rules for Orland Park in La Margo lawsuit
From staff reports A Cook County judge last week ruled in favor of Orland Park, Mayor Keith Pekau and Trustee Bill Healy in a lawsuit was filed against them by former village manager Joseph La Margo. In 2020, La Margo filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Attorneys…
Read MoreDistrict 230 Foundation seeks Legacy Hall Nominations
The District 230 Foundation is seeking nominations for prominent alumni who have used their education and experience to become successful, positive contributors to society to honor at their annual Legacy Hall dinner. Applications for nominations can be found at http://www.d230foundation.org/ under the “Legacy Hall” tab. All nominations must be received by July 1. The event…
Read More2 Chicago men charged in assault and robbery of Oak Lawn senior
From staff reports Two Chicago men were charged Monday for battering an elderly man on June 16 and stealing his money and cell phone. Ivan Garduno, 29, and Heberto Flores, 31, both of Chicago, were charged with a variety of offenses including Aggravated Battery, Robbery, Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While License Suspended,…
Read MoreDistrict 230 students recognized for biliteracy and triliteracy
More than 200 Consolidated High School District 230 students from Amos Alonzo Stagg, Carl Sandburg and Victor J. Andrew High Schools recently received recognition for earning either a Seal of Biliteracy or a State Commendation Award. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and…
Read MoreSt. Catherine Carnival goes off without a hitch, trustee says
By Joe Boyle The St. Catherine of Alexandria Carnival in Oak Lawn was not only considered a success last weekend, it may prove to be beacon of hope to other communities. The carnival drew large crowds and went off with few hiccups, according to Trustee Ralph Soch, whose 6th District includes St. Catherine at 10621…
Read MoreUpdated: I-57 traffic shift coming to complete Tri-State bridge work
An Illinois Tollway traffic shift has been rescheduled to begin next week on southbound I-57 between 147th Street and the CSX Railroad for ongoing bridge work, as part of work to complete the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. Now set to begin on June 26, three nights of lane closures will be needed to shift…
Read MoreTraffic shift this week in Justice for tollway bridge work
Traffic on 88th/Cork Avenue is scheduled to shift this week onto the northbound side of the bridge over the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) as part the Illinois Tollway’s construction of a new interchange in Justice. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane in each direction on the bridge and will remain so after the shift.…
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