Posts by Jeff Vorva
Pekau opposes bringing migrants to Orland Park
By Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is resisting any talk about accepting migrants that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants shipped to the suburbs. In mid-August, Johnson said that he was looking for help from suburban towns to house the thousands of migrants, who are currently housed in police stations, Daley College, YMCAs, and…
Read MoreCasten fears possible government shutdown
By Jeff Vorva Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) is bringing millions of dollars of projects to his district but is fearful for the near future when it comes to bringing in more money. He is also crossing his fingers that there won’t be a government shutdown on Oct. 1 even though some analysts think there is…
Read MorePro Soccer Report | Milazzo goal forges draw, helps keep Red Stars’ slim postseason hopes alive
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The Chicago Red Stars’ playoff chances are sliding from slim to nearly non-existent, but Orland Park’s Tatumn Milazzo is helping to keep hope alive. The defender from Orland Park scored her first goal of the season — the fourth of her career — in the 23rd minute. Her successful header…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup | Local artists win BMW Championship mural contest
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Miley McCullum is a member of Lyons’ varsity golf team. Kaylee Davenport of Mother McAuley doesn’t play golf at all. But the two have a common bond in the golfing community. They both had their artwork ideas on display at the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship, held in Olympia Fields Aug.…
Read MoreArgo’s Patrick Greda is learning the ropes
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Argo senior Patrick Greda said that prior to three years ago, he had never punched anyone. He has more than made up for it since. Greda has been boxing for three years and is affiliated with the Chicago Heights Boxing Club. The Justice resident has racked up an amateur record…
Read MoreCommittees filling up in Palos Park
By Jeff Vorva After announcing a long list of appointments for committees, Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters was happy. There were several vacant spots on various committees and after the smoke cleared at an Aug. 14 village council meeting, the mayor said there are just a few spots still unfilled on the Beautification Committee and…
Read MorePalos Heights business plan taking shape
By Jeff Vorva It may take a while before downtown Palos Heights buildings get face-lifts and parking lots get makeovers, but significant movement was made with a business district plan. The city council voted 7-0 on Aug. 15 to adopt an ordinance for the approval of the business district plan and designation of the Palos…
Read MoreRed Stars near sale to group led by Laura Ricketts
By Jeff Vorva The Ricketts family is ready to buy the Chicago Red Stars. The family, which owns the Chicago Cubs and has a minority share in the Chicago Sky, will purchase the Red Stars, pending approval from the National Women’s Soccer League, for $35.5 million according to multiple reports. The current ownership, led by…
Read MorePekau denies accusation of swearing at veterans
By Jeff Vorva Less than 24 hours before a major heat wave hit the area, there was some heat coming out of the air-conditioned confines of the Village Hall board room. Mayor Keith Pekau gave a heated response to a citizen after she accused him of swearing at veterans during a recent meeting held at…
Read MorePrice of water going up in Palos Park in September
By Jeff Vorva Area communities are feeling the pinch of rising water costs and Palos Park is included in that mix. The village gets its Lake Michigan water via the Oak Lawn Regional Water System and when there are increases from Chicago and Oak Lawn to the villages and cities in the system those rate…
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