On Monday at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn, a woman was presented her uncle’s Purple Heart by State Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
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Evergreen Park Food Pantry seeks assistance
While the courts have ruled in favor of emergency funding for food assistance, Evergreen Park officials are asking residents to remember those in need.
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Evergreen Park mayor hails police for shooting response
Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke said the shooting incident at a local Walmart on Oct. 15 was a situation that could have been much worse if not for the police.
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Oak Lawn Fire Department promotes six
A larger than expected crowd filled the auditorium for the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting last week to witness the promotions of several members of the fire department.
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Oak Lawn flood prevention project to begin
The Polaris Stormwater Storage and Storm Sewer Improvement Project will begin next month in the Oak Lawn 6th District.
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Worth wants to curb e-scooters
Worth is the latest municipality weighing what restrictions should be implemented on youths and teens who are riding e-scooters and e-bikes.
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Oak Lawn, Midnight Terror to host Halloween Decorating Contest
Oak Lawn Trustee Paul Mallo (3rd) said that the village, along with the staff at the Midnight Terror Haunted House, will again host the Halloween Decorating Contest.
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Oak Lawn to tackle flooding problems in 6th District
A meeting has been arranged for residents to find out about and ask questions regarding a project to curb flooding in Oak Lawn’s 6th District.
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Oak Lawn names veteran as new fire chief
David Wheeler, a longtime Oak Lawn firefighter was named the new fire chief at the Oak Lawn village board meeting Tuesday night.
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Evergreen Park curbs e-scooters, e-bikes
Evergreen Park officials responded to complaints by residents regarding individuals riding electric and motorized devices erratically.