A Palos Park woman transformed personal grief and a neglected yard into a thriving neighborhood flower farm and floral business.
Category: Regional Top News
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.
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.
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
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.
Standing ovation for Palos Park mayor after State of the Village address
Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters told audience members some things they liked to hear.
Centennial Park Aquatic Center kicks off summer season in Orland Park
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center, located at 15600 West Avenue in Orland Park, officially opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23.
Trinity Christian College sale ramping up as school year ends
Trinity Christian College property was put on the market April 9 through the nationally run CBRE real estate company.
Andrew students earn national honors in German exam
Eleven Victor J. Andrew students earned national honors after excelling on the National German Exam and showcasing impressive language skills.
Children’s Museum launches weekly Queen of Hearts excitement
Oak Lawn’s Children’s Museum launched a Queen of Hearts raffle fundraiser supporting exhibits, programs and play-based learning opportunities.

