Kelly Burke will return as mayor of Evergreen Park after recording a resounding victory over Bill Lorenz in the general election Tuesday night.
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Burke to face former public works director in Evergreen Park mayor’s race
Kelly Burke is running against Bill Lorenz for mayor of Evergreen Park in the April 1 election.
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Oak Lawn’s first Mexican vegan cafe now open
The grand opening of Abuelita Coco, 4821 W. 95th St., took place the morning of March 5 with great enthusiasm.
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Worth police busy with driving offenses in February
Police made 45 arrests during February, according to reports. Seventeen of those arrested were driving with either a suspended or revoked license, according to police.
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Oak Lawn urges drivers to obey stop signs
Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer and other officials are asking residents to watch their speed and to obey stop signs while in the village.
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First K9 officer joins Worth Police Department
Village Clerk Bonnie Price swore in the new officer, a K9 by the name of Garron, who is just over 1 years old. This is the first K9 dog for the Worth Police Department.
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Evergreen Park ordinance reinforces parking regulations
An ordinance was approved to reinforce specific vehicle parking regulations throughout the Village of Evergreen Park.
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Oak Lawn Lions seek Helen Keller 5K Run/Walk support
The Oak Lawn Lions will sponsor the 15th annual Helen Keller 5K Run/Walk beginning at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., and continuing through the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center and back.
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Oak Lawn mayor sees a busy future for village in 2025
Mayor Terry Vorderer added that along with the credit rating upgrades, projects will begin this year for Oak Lawn, including a state-of-the-art combined 911 center and public works department structure that will be built at the current public works site at 98th and 55th streets.
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Big Shoulders Fund named South Side Irish Parade grand marshal
The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place beginning at noon Sunday, March 16, at 103rd and Western and will conclude at 115th and Western in Chicago’s Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods.