The City of Palos Heights voted last week to adopt a downtown redevelopment plan created by MKSK Studios, a move meant to give the city a roadmap towards revitalizing the downtown area from 122nd to 124th streets along Harlem Avenue.
Category: Regional New News
Orland Park ready to approve speed cameras
According to one public safety survey that started on Oct. 1, Orland Park residents want to see the village bring in speed cameras to the village.
Visit Southland says Orland Park is tops for tourism
Orland Park won the Community Tourism Excellence Team Award on Oct. 8 at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort in East Hazel Crest.
Orland Park acts to head off teen takeovers
Thus far, there haven’t been any teen takeover incidents in Orland Park, but village officials are taking steps to thwart the possibility of it happening in their community.
Brain Boost Tutoring cited as Orland business of the month
Brain Boost Tutoring received a positive boost on Oct. 5 when Orland Park named it the Business of the Month for October.
Palos Park uncertain on e-bikes regulations
Some communities have expressed public concern over e-bikes in their villages and cities, but Palos Park intentionally stayed silent.
Mike Ditka, Bears Hall of Famer who won titles as player and coach, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who later coached the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl XX championship, has died at 86, his family announced Friday morning.
Jon’s Way Youth Group builds Chicago Ridge’s Halloween haunted trail
Jon’s Way preteens and teens are building a “Stranger Things”-themed haunted trail for Chicago Ridge’s Halloween celebration, scheduled Oct. 24.
Joey’s Red Hots moves across Wolf Road in Orland Park
After 10 years on Wolf Road, Joey’s Red Hots has moved across the street into a larger Orland Park location.
Bridgeview DMV to close Oct. 9 for renovations
The Bridgeview DMV at 7358 W. 87th St. is scheduled to close Friday, Oct. 9, for renovations, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

