By Kelly White Born and raised in Palos Heights, Todd Probasco takes pride in his roots. Elected as the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce president in December of 2022, for a two-year term, Probasco is looking forward to helping the community continue to thrive. “The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce is an amazing origination,” Probasco […]
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Palos Park residents asked to Move with the Mayor
By Jeff Vorva Palos Park residents are being encouraged to move with their mayor. No, first-year Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters is not leaving the village. She is taking part in a fitness program in 2024 called Move with the Mayor. Each month, she is scheduled to do an activity with members of the community. The first […]
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Countryside honors longtime recording secretary Fran Prokop
By Steve Metsch For the past 30 years, Fran Prokop has been a constant at meetings of the Countryside City Council and other committees. Prokop, who lives in a retirement community in Plainfield, was living in La Grange Highlands when she started as recording secretary in September 1993. The city council at its Dec. 13 meeting honored her […]
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Lopez is new director for Lyons Township mental health services
By Steve Metsch Jazmin Lopez has been training for her new job the past three years. Lopez, 36, is the new executive director of the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission. She started on Dec. 12. Lopez replaces Ron Melka, who retired. She had been Melka’s administrative assistant the past three years. The Bridgeview resident is […]
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Hodgkins cites police officers for exceptional service
From staff reports Hodgkins Police Chief Joseph Klotz presented awards to five police officers for exceptional commendations throughout the year at the December village board meeting. The five officers were Sgt. Natassia Miller, Officer Frank White, Officer Alan Garcia, Officer Desmond Handson, and Officer Ryan Johnson. In June, Miller and White were dispatched to a […]
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Comings & Goings: End of year brings end of 4 south suburban businesses
By Bob Bong The end of 2023 also brought the end to four longtime businesses in the south suburbs. The Tender Trap First to close was The Tender Trap in Chicago Heights, which shut its doors for the last time on December 23 after more than four decades in business. The former sports bar and […]
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Oak Lawn officials to address migrant crisis at board meeting
By Joe Boyle The Oak Lawn Village Board will consider additional measures to address the migrant crisis during the next board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The measures will be in addition to a previous vote on Dec. 12 that amended the village’s hotel/motel occupancy ordinance in response to concerns over migrants […]
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Oak Lawn Library hosts second Gingerbread House Contest
By Kelly White The holidays are and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by decorating a gingerbread house? The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave., invited residents of all ages to join in on the fun by participating in the second annual Gingerbread House Contest, a battle of […]
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Lake Katherine to give Christmas trees new use as mulch
By Kelly White The holidays are over. It’s a new year and as you take down the decorations, you may find yourself wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Luckily, there is no need to worry or stress about what to do, because Lake Katherine Center & Botanical Gardens is here to help. The […]
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Orland Park Library serves up Winter Wonderfest
By Kelly White It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at the Orland Park Library. The library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave., brought back its Winter Wonderfest. The winter celebration was a captivating event tailored for families and patrons of all age and marked the commencement of the Winter Reading Challenge and promised a delightful […]