The Evergreen Park Youth Department Coat Drive resulted in twice as many items being donated this year, which is the largest turnout.
Category: Regional Business
State grocery tax to end, but local taxes take effect Jan. 1
Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though most shoppers in the southwest suburbs will continue to be charged.
Evergreen Park Chamber honors village police chief
Evergreen Chamber of Commerce honored Police Chief Michael Saunders as “Citizen of the Year” during the annual holiday luncheon.
Worth OKs adults with disabilities apartment complex
Ordinance variances were granted to allow the next phase of a special apartment complex that will be under construction in Worth.
New transit bill heads off fare hikes, service cuts
A yearslong effort to overhaul and improve funding for Chicago’s public transportation agencies crossed the finish line last week.
Orland Park honors groups for sponsoring village events
Orland Park hosts numerous popular programs and events throughout the year that draw hundreds of thousands of people.
Every candle tells a story at Marvelous Light Candle
Krystal Anderson transforms Marvelous Light Candle into a creative, healing space in Orland Park, fostering community, connection, and meaningful experiences.
Orland Park acquires abandoned El Cortez site
The board paid $290,000 for the former El Cortez property, which is the price the site was appraised at in June.
Orland Park approves $40M bond sale to fund capital projects
Orland Park trustees voted Monday to issue $40.5 million in general obligation bonds to finance capital projects and improvements.
Tinley Park bookstore joins Chicagoland Holiday Trolley
Love’s Sweet Arrow in Tinley Park joined the inaugural Bookstore Holiday Trolley, delighting romance fans and connecting bookstores across Chicagoland.

