By Kelly White Palos Park is ready to celebrate the changing leaves, chillier weather and start of autumn. The village welcomed the season in just a little early with its annual Autumn in the Park festival on Friday, September 15, and Saturday, September 16, on the Village Green at 8901 W. 123rd Street. “This is […]
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Turkish House offers imported and handmade items
By Joe Boyle A new business has opened in Palos Hills that should attract coffee lovers everywhere. The official grand opening for the Turkish House, 10703 S. Roberts Road, took place August 5 as the owners and employees welcomed local dignitaries and customers. Balloons were up throughout the store and signs were posted outside indicating that the […]
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My Twist Boba and Yogurt in Summit is a must try!
By Carol McGowan On 63rd Street in Summit, sits a great place to get in on all of the excitement of Boba Tea, and delicious frozen yogurt. My Twist, 7520 W. 63rd Street, has been open for almost a year and a half, and is drawing in more customers as word gets around over the […]
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Summit Fire Department remembers September 11
By Carol McGowan Nearly 30 people gathered Monday morning at the Summit Fire Department on 59th Street to remember the people who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States. The ceremony and prayer service were followed by Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson and Summit Police Chief […]
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Mundy pleads guilty in Summit bribery case
From staff reports William Mundy, the former public works director in Summit, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges he conspired with John Kosmowski, the village police chief, to take bribes to grease a liquor license transfer for the Mars Bar. Mundy also admitted that he’d “also engaged in corrupt activities with other public officials.” Mundy, […]
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Security measures in place for Palos Parks’ Autumn in the Park Festival
By Jeff Vorva Although there have not been many problems reported in the South Suburbs since a serious flash mob incident at a carnival in Tinley Park in May, Palos Park officials are not taking any chances. The village’s Autumn in the Park Festival takes place Sept. 15-16 at the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St., […]
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Palos Heights making holiday plans
By Jeff Vorva Holiday plans were made during the Sept. 5 city council meeting, months before the first flake of snow has hit the pavement. The council voted on a resolution to request permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to close down Harlem Avenue between 127th Street and Illinois Route 83 from 10:30 a.m. to […]
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Bridgeview tweaks special meetings ordinance
By Steve Metsch With a light agenda on Aug. 2, the Bridgeview Village Board approved ordinances that dealt with zoning and economic development and also tweaked a meetings ordinance. The board unanimously approved an ordinance granting a variation for a drive-thru stacking lane setback on the property at 7200 S. Harlem Ave. The setback changes […]
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Concert series wraps with Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival
By Kelly White Oak Lawn’s second annual Fall Music Festival took over the weekend with incredible sounds and delicious treats. The festival kicked-off on September 9 and ran through September 11 at 95th Street and Cook Avenue. “All summer long, we have music on our green, ending the season with the Oak Lawn Music Fest,” […]
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Oak Lawn trustees sing praises of Fall Music Festival
By Joe Boyle Several Oak Lawn trustees gave high praise to this past weekend’s music fall fest and mentioned that there were a couple of key reasons for that. “The St. Catherine and St. Gerald carnivals were very successful,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night. “Our police […]