Hundreds gathered July 3 at Peppo’s Subs in Palos Hills to celebrate the sandwich shop’s 50th anniversary — and to test the 1976 menu and prices.
Category: Regional New News
Orland Park to host Independence Day celebration
The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday Saturday, July 4.
Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park celebrate Fourth of July with parades
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States is worthy of not just one parade, but two. The annual Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade was held Friday night along 95th Street as a large crowd of spectators turned out, decked out in a wide variety of red, white and blue. That festive event was followed by the […]
Street Fair brings needed relief to Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills held its 46th annual Street Fair on June 28, with many attendees marching down Roberts Road between 91st and 95th streets.
Fourth of July Fireworks show times
Beecher Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Fireman’s Park, 675 Penfield St Bridgeview Date: July 3 Time: 9:15 p.m. Location: Commissioners Park, 8100 S. Beloit Avenue Brookfield Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Avenue Kankakee Date: July 4 Time: Dusk (show is about 25 minutes long) Location: Kankakee Community College, 100 […]
Orland Park shows off planning initiatives at community open house
To manage this evolution, the village administration partnered with the urban planning and design firm Houseal Lavigne to draft a brand-new blueprint.
Palos Park police join LaGrange Road speeding crackdown
Palos Park residents have complained of speeders and loud vehicles in the area, especially on LaGrange Road, and the village is joining forces with other communities and agencies to stop it.
Palos Park eyes kratom, vaping regulations
Palos Park officials are going to take a long look at how to deal with vape shops and kratom sales.
Orland Park man charged with DUI
Angel Palma-Garcia, 23, of Orland Park, was charged May 31 with driving under the influence and illegal transportation of alcohol.
Palos Heights makes switch to LED lights on Harlem Avenue
The City of Palos Heights approved the purchase last week of kits which will be used to retrofit the streetlights along Harlem Avenue to LED bulbs instead of halogen.

