A Palos Hills business owner says he talked his way out of being killed during an armed robbery at his cell phone business.
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Cook County Sheriff’s Office closes case against Palos West teacher
Cook County Sheriff’s Police have closed their investigation into a November incident between a second-grader and his teacher at Palos West School in Palos Park.
Brookfield Zoo becomes a movie set: Penguins, Polar Bears, and all
For eight days in December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned into a movie set for filming of the feature-length film “Christmas at the Zoo.”
Reavis high school teacher resigns after student allegations
A Reavis High School teacher resigned last month after students reported allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Da Bears, Da Zoo: How Brookfield Zoo shared game-day juju
The Bears hadn’t even kicked off yet Saturday night, but Brookfield Zoo Chicago was already in game mode.
Palos Heights rejects auto repair shop, seeks plan input
Palos Heights is asking residents to weigh in on the future development of downtown Olde Palos.
Holiday lights shine at Hickory Hills council meeting
The Jan. 8 Hickory Hills City Council meeting opened with recognition of the city’s annual Lights of Hickory Hills decorating contest.
Argo finance director Joe Rojek to resign
Joe Rojek was criticized by investigators for weakening financial controls that allowed the improper spending to continue.Â
Lobster rolls arrive in southwest suburbs on big black food truck
Lobster rolls are priced around $30. The company says its lobster is sourced from Maine and shipped in for its trucks and restaurants.
District 117 schools land among Illinois’ best
Four schools in North Palos School District 117 are now ranked in the top 10 percent statewide, and district leaders say the numbers actually put them even higher.
