From staff reports A Cook County judge last week ruled in favor of Orland Park, Mayor Keith Pekau and Trustee Bill Healy in a lawsuit was filed against them by former village manager Joseph La Margo. In 2020, La Margo filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Attorneys […]
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District 230 students recognized for biliteracy and triliteracy
More than 200 Consolidated High School District 230 students from Amos Alonzo Stagg, Carl Sandburg and Victor J. Andrew High Schools recently received recognition for earning either a Seal of Biliteracy or a State Commendation Award. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and […]
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Green Hills Library kicks off Summer Reading program
By Kelly White The warm weather is upon us, but that is even more of a reason to visit your local library. In celebration of the season, the Green Hills Public Library, 10331 Interlochen Drive in Palos Hills, hosted a Summer Reading Kick-Off with Rainbow Cone on Monday, June 12, at Bennett Park, 10801 S. […]
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Orland Park police station to be named after former chief Tim McCarthy
By Jeff Vorva Sometime in the near future, Tim McCarthy will be driving by or visiting his old home at the Orland Park police station and he will notice something new. His name. The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted to name the station the Tim McCarthy Police Headquarters at its June 5 […]
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Palos 118 foundation donates $30,000 for new classroom displays
The Palos 118 Educational Foundation recently made a $30,000 donation to Palos School District 118 for classroom equipment upgrades. The donation will be used for the purchase and installation of new 70-inch interactive displays in all of the district’s third-grade elementary classrooms. “Our hope is that the new displays can be delivered and installed over […]
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Contruction headaches starting, splash pad coming to Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva Road construction time is in full swing and already residents of Palos Heights are experiencing some headaches. At a brief June 6 city council meeting that had four of eight aldermen absent, Alderman Jack Clifford said that an Oak Park Avenue construction project had started and is inconveniencing residents along that street […]
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Despite attacks, Pekau says he will run again in 2025
By Jeff Vorva Usually, when mayors get up and give their yearly status reports of their communities, there is a lot of happy-happy-joy-joy talk. Even some of the negatives get glossed over with optimism for change. But when Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau held the 2023 version of the State of the Village address on […]
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Despite concerns from Orland Hills mayor, Orland Park on board with new Fernway School
By Jeff Vorva Village of Orland Park officials are giving thumbs-up to a plan to build a new school on the property of existing Fernway Park Elementary School. Fernway is located at 16600 S. 88th Avenue and is a part of the Kirby School District 140 group of schools, but is the only one in […]
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Palos Park Doggie Dash is Saturday
Palos Park is going to the dogs on Saturday, May 20. Two- and four-legged friends are invited to the Palos Park Rec Center, 8901 W. 123rd St., for 1-mile fun run/walk (with or without your dog), and 5K run/walk with or without your dog. Free parking for the event is available next to the Rec Center […]
