Posts by Bob Bong
Rainbow Cone goes mobile with summer locations
By Bob Bong Venerable Rainbow Cone in recent years has stretched its reach beyond the Beverly neighborhood where it has ruled as the premier ice cream destination for almost a century. Brick-and-mortar locations can now be found in Lombard, Darien, Lakemoor and Skokie. In addition, the company began experimenting with mobile sales in 2020 when…
Read MorePalos Park police chief invites public for coffee on July 29
The Palos Park Police Department in inviting the community to attend Coffee with the Chief on July 29 at 7 p.m. at the Palos Park Police Station, 8999 W. 123rd St. Chief Joe Miller will be available for an open discussion with members of the public. Attendees can stop by for a short time or…
Read More50 years later, alum looks forward to class reunion
By Bob Bong It seems like only yesterday I was one of the Meteors donning a purple cap and gown and preparing for commencement as a member of the T.F. North High School Class of 1972 in Calumet City. Ours was to be the first outdoor graduation. We practiced a few times. On graduation day,…
Read MorePalos Heights Classic Car Show returns July 21
The Palos Heights Classic Car Event will return to Harlem Avenue on Thursday, July 21, from 5-9 p.m. It bills itself as the largest gathering of classic cars in the area and expects hundreds of classic cars from the 1920s through the 1980s to be on display on both sides of Harlem Avenue, from 122nd…
Read More2 passengers die in early morning Bridgeview crash
By Bob Bong A man and a woman were killed early Saturday morning when the passenger vehicle they were traveling in at speeds of more than 115 miles per hour crashed into a semi-truck at 79th Street and Roberts Road. Bridgeview police said the car was coming from the Palos area when it struck the…
Read MoreDancing Noodles to kick off Oak Lawn Sunday concert series
The Dancing Noodles will kick off the Oak Lawn Park District’s Sunday Concerts on the Green this Sunday, July 17, in conjunction with the village. Kids in attendance will also be able to get temporary tattoos as part of the family friendly event at the Village Green, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., starting at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreLate Evergreen Park teacher, coach preached character, family
By Joe Boyle Words of praise have never been scarce from the Evergreen Park community for John Elias “Coach” George. Relatives, friends, colleagues and former students were in attendance during a memorial service for George, a longtime teacher and coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. George died June 3, 2020, but a public memorial…
Read MoreSquatters may have started fire in Worth building
By Bob Bong A fire that heavily damaged a former plumbing supply company on 111th Street in Worth early Sunday morning may have been caused by homeless people living in the abandoned structure. “The fire started on the second floor, which used to be a beautiful and spacious apartment,” Worth Mayor Mary Werner said Monday.…
Read More3 juveniles arrested for setting off fireworks inside Chicago Ridge Mall
From staff reports Initial reports of gunshots inside Chicago Ridge Mall on Wednesday afternoon turned out to be fireworks set off by three juveniles who were later apprehended. Chicago Ridge police said they responded to reports at 3:50 p.m. of gunshots inside the shopping mall at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Several 911 callers stated…
Read MoreOak Lawn approves license plate readers at village entrances
Business license fees on hold for one year By Joe Boyle A series of cameras will be set up in Oak Lawn to monitor vehicles entering and exiting the village that may be involved in acts of crime. A resolution waiving the competitive bidding requirements awarding a services agreement with the Flock Camera Safety network…
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