A Palos Park woman transformed personal grief and a neglected yard into a thriving neighborhood flower farm and floral business.
Category: Top News
Posted inDVN New News
Heritage Middle School student wins Summit vehicle sticker design contest
A seventh-grader’s understated design beat out nearly 70 entries to win the Summit Chamber of Commerce’s vehicle sticker competition.
Posted inCountryside
Countryside upgrades memorial park honoring 2 firefighters killed in 1981
The new playground will feature a firefighter theme, including a new monument and plaque honoring the two men for whom the park is named.
Posted inYour Town
Orland Park girl battles rare disease with courage
Orland Park fifth grader Violet Fredin inspires her community while bravely battling systemic scleroderma and raising awareness through Team Violet.
Posted inLa Grange
La Grange alters policy on emergency lead water line work
La Grange will now cover the village’s portion of lead service line replacements during emergencies.
Posted inWillow Springs
Willow Springs gas station owner fined $12,900 for gaming machines, THC sales
The violations centered on two issues: operating gaming machines without a license or permit and selling THC products which are prohibited in Willow Springs. The fine breaks down to 17 citations at $750 each, plus one citation for $150.
Posted inYour Town
Palos Park goes Footloose with 80s prom
Palos Park Recreation Foundation launches May 29 with an 80s prom-themed dance event featuring family-friendly activities and community celebration.
Posted inTinley Park
Local Author brings wild frog hero to life
Tinley Park journalist Jon Bigness publishes Ultrafrog novel featuring superhero frog battling vampire squirrel and zombie chickens on Planet Schnark
Posted in1-Draft
Palos Hospital steps up care for older adults
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital’s GEDI program provides specialized emergency care and follow-up support to help seniors remain safe at home.
Posted inBeecher
Beecher gaming revenues are growing
Gaming revenues are up in Beecher since the village added new facilities to gamble.