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Committee openings drawing some interest in Palos Park
By Jeff Vorva Filling vacant committee spots has not been easy in Palos Park, but new mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters is encouraged by what she has seen in the last two weeks. She has been seeking out volunteers to fill a new welcoming ad-hoc committee but is also looking to fill a few holes on the […]
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Orland Park Library kicks off reading program with a party
By Kelly White The Orland Park Public Library is once again making a huge effort this year to get kids and adults reading over the summer through fun and rewarding summer reading programs. The library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., hosted a Find Your Voice Summer Reading Kick-off Party Weekend on June 10 and on June […]
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Festival crowd smashes attendance record at SeatGeek Stadium
By Bob Bong When SeatGeek bought the naming rights to Toyota Park in 2018, it promised to bring premier concerts, international sporting events and music festivals to Bridgeview. That promise was delivered in spades last weekend when more than 100,000 people descended on Bridgeview to attend the three-day Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival, breaking attendance […]
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Oak Lawn trustee says license plate readers have helped cut crime
By Joe Boyle An Oak Lawn trustee praised the police department and how effective the license plate readers have been in making arrests. Flock Safety License Plate Reader Cameras have been installed at several locations in the village within the past year. They have been instrumental in reading the plates of drivers who have been […]
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Evergreen Park police honored for firearm arrests
By Joe Boyle Commendations were presented to members of the Evergreen Park Police Department for arresting offenders in three incidents involving firearms. The first incident took place at 95th and Western at Walmart on May 8. A gunman tried to carjack a vehicle with a 3-month-old baby in it from the parking lot. Police responded […]
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Justice Park District welcomes The Lunch Bus
From staff reports The Justice Park District welcomed The Lunch Bus back for the third year in a row on June 12. The Lunch Bus is possible through the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and offers free meals for children and teens this summer. Children and teens 18 and under will receive nutritious meals for free […]
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Palos Hills celebrates summer with Picnic in the Park
By Kelly White The City of Palos Hills is encouraging its residents to get outdoors and to enjoy everything the community has to offer. Organized by the Palos Hills Resource & Recreation Department, the city hosted its third annual Picnic in the Park at Bennett Park, 10801 S. Roberts Road, on Saturday, June 17. “The […]
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Worth police to receive new vehicles
By Joe Boyle New vehicles for the police department and two block party requests have been approved to mark the beginning of summer in Worth. Two 2023 Toyota Rav 4, LE Hybrids will be purchased to replace a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, one 2022 Ford Explorer and one 2018 Dodge Durango RT. Police Chief Tim […]
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Straz breaks tie in Palos Heights consultant vote
By Jeff Vorva After a discussion and argument that lasted close to a half hour, the Palos Heights City Council voted on what appeared to be a routine item on the June 20 agenda. Mayor Bob Straz had to cast the deciding vote after a 4-4 stalemate by the aldermen to allow Tennessee-based McGrath Human […]