Posts by Bob Bong
Oak Lawn salon owner vows to rebuild after car totals business
By Dermot Connolly The Scissor Hands hair salon, a longstanding business in Oak Lawn, sustained heavy damage Saturday night when a car careened out of control through the storefront at 10822 S. Cicero Ave., destroying the interior of the salon. Jayne Molony, the owner, said the salon had closed at 4 p.m., about three hours…
Read MoreNew Palos Heights fire chief passionate about firefighting, new community
By Isabella Schreck Even after more than 30 years in fire protection, Michael Daly said he was still excited to come to work. “I’m very lucky to have a career that I enjoy,” said Daly, who became fire chief for the Palos Heights Fire Protection District in March. “I still like to work. I enjoy…
Read MoreCar crashes into Oak Lawn hair salon
A burning car crashed into an Oak Lawn hair salon Saturday night and caused extensive damage to the business and the building. No injuries were reported. Firefighters received a call about 6:45 p.m. that a Nissan Altima with an engine on fire had crashed into Scissor Hands, 10822 S. Cicero Ave. The car reportedly was…
Read MoreWoman, child injured on Friendship Fest ride
A 40-year-old woman and a 6-year-old child suffered minor injuries Saturday night when a ride malfunctioned at Palos Hills Friendship Fest and they fell out of the ride onto the ground. Police said they were notified of the accident at about 8:30 p.m. The ride was not identified. Police said the victims were…
Read MorePalos Hills celebrates Friendship Fest 2022
By Kelly White The city of Palos Hills is bringing the community together this weekend with its annual Friendship Festival. “We always look forward to this great family weekend event,” Jerry Bennett, Palos Hills Mayor, said. “It’s one of the last free festivals around and it has been a tradition for the last 41 years…
Read MoreWorth considers buffer zone for tobacco stores
By Joe Boyle The Worth Village Board is considering creating a buffer zone in an effort to restrict where tobacco stores can be located near schools. While restrictions placed on tobacco stores do not have to be implemented until October, Mayor Mary Werner and the trustees discussed the issue in earnest at the Worth Board Meeting on Tuesday night. Deputy Police…
Read MorePalos Hills Friendship Fest begins Thursday at Moraine Valley
By Bob Bong Palos Hills will kick off its annual Friendship Festival at 6 p.m. Thursday on the campus of Moraine Valley Community College. The annual summer festival has been around for 38 years and will run through Sunday, July 10. This event will include a car show, carnival, kids’ entertainment, face painting, pony rides,…
Read MoreSpecial ed youths, Grace Point seniors putt for friendship
From staff reports While golfers were teeing up last week for the U.S. Open, one 88-year-old woman with dementia shared her love of the game with a group of special education students on the putting green at an Oak Lawn memory care community. Ruth Lang, a resident at Grace Point Place, an Anthem Memory Care…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Duke’s opens new drive-in Mokena
By Bob Bong Duke’s Drive-In Mokena held its grand opening last month and a huge crowd of fans showed up to greet Bill Humphrey upon the return. Upwards of 100 cars packed the parking lot on June 17 behind the restaurant at 19990 S. LaGrange Road in Mokena and the adjoining parking lot of Belle…
Read MoreMemorial Saturday for EPCHS coaching legend John George
From staff reports The family and friends of John George, a longtime former teacher and coach at Evergreen Park Community High School, are planning a memorial to remember him on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 9358 S. Homan Ave. in Evergreen Park. Refreshments will be served after…
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