Palos Park police are investigating a porch pirate caught on camera stealing a package. Residents urged to check security footage and stay alert.
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Backpack theft turns violent outside Palos Park Jewel
Palos Park police responded shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday to reports of a fight outside the Jewel-Osco at 9652 W. 131st Street. They arrived to find a 61-year-old employee bleeding from the face. Paramedics were called to treat his injuries, which included cuts and bruises.
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Palos Heights approves water rate hike, outlines infrastructure projects
Palos Heights City Council approved utility rate hikes, outlined $947,510 in infrastructure projects, and discussed casino revenue during its Jan. 21 meeting.
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Palos Heights bids farewell to longtime Alderman Jerry McGovern
Palos Heights honored retiring Alderman Jerry McGovern after 14 years of service. Mayor Straz appointed Patrick Shamp as his successor.
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Hickory-Palos Sertoma opens applications for $1,000 scholarships
The Hickory-Palos Sertoma Club is offering scholarships to support local students’ college dreams. Applications are due March 31, 2025.
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Cold Weather spurs discussion in Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills leaders tackled winter challenges, water main breaks, and infrastructure updates, while approving a donation and essential duct cleaning.
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Hickory Hills’ New look Veterans Park to debut this summer
Hickory Hills’ Veterans Park redesign promises ADA-compliant pathways, new seating, and a water feature, with substantial completion set for June.
Posted inNew News
Local osprey stuns researchers with rare 2,000-mile migration to Colombia
An osprey banded as a chick in Lemont, Illinois, was discovered injured nearly a year later in Colombia—the South American country, not the city in Missouri—after an extraordinary 2,000-mile journey.
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Celebrate National Pie Day with apple, caramel, and a creative twist
From buttery classics to creative twists, Franklin’s Pie Company and Pticek’s & Son Bakery are the heart of National Pie Day.
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Seniors trust Palos Park police to keep them safe
When a Palos Park woman lost her husband of 50 years, her family worried about her adjusting to life alone. Living in a small town where her children couldn’t check on her daily, they contacted the Palos Park Police Department and asked if she could join their “You Are Not Alone” program. Officers began visiting […]