Palos Heights’ Doughs Guys Bakery announced Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the business will be closing its doors for good effective on Dec. 31.
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Oak Lawn announces Music Fest lineup
Oak Lawn’s annual Fall Music Festival returns this weekend to the Village Green at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue.
Rich Wojcikowski leaves a lasting mark on Bookie’s and the community
Rich Wojcikowski, longtime Bookie’s manager, is remembered for his generosity, dedication to readers, schools and the South Side community.
EPCHS food drive honors 9/11 victims by helping local families
Evergreen Park Community High School is holding a food drive Sept. 7-11 to honor Sept. 11 victims while supporting the local food pantry.
Comings & Goings: Zachary’s Grill closed in Palos Heights
Zachary’s Grill in Palos Heights is closed until further notice, according to a sign taped to the restaurant’s front door.
Pride, shame keep needy from aid, officials say
Kendall Grant, the director of the St. Cletus Social Concerns Ministry in LaGrange, said it’s not just those who are broke and jobless who need help.
Dodgeball national championships coming to Bedford Park
After visiting places such as Las Vegas, Boston, New Orleans and other cities, the USA Dodgeball Premier Tour National Championships are headed to Bedford Park this year.
Protesters claim Oak Lawn police biased against Arab Americans
Protesters rallied before an Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night and called for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to investigate local police over three incidents involving individuals of Arab descent.
Chicago Ridge swears in new fire chief Paul Chocola; Bob Smart retires after 28 years
Chicago Ridge Fire Chief Bob Smart retired after 28 years of service. Paul Chocola, a 33-year veteran of Oak Lawn Fire Department, was sworn in as his successor.
From in custody to mentor: Jammie Williams and the garden that saved his life
Jammie Williams, formerly incarcerated person at Cook County jail’s life experienced a rapid upward trajectory when he was tapped to manage the jail’s two 1-acre each gardens upon release. Read his story; search Southwest Regional Publishing.
