Dave Ritter became fire chief of Palos Heights Fire Protection District after 27 years with the department, promoted from within for his deep community ties and leadership.
Category: Regional Top News
Posted inEvergreen Park
Enchanted Forest Prom brings magic and memories to Evergreen Park seniors
Evergreen Park seniors enjoyed an enchanted forest themed adult prom featuring music, dancing, food, and nostalgic community celebration.
Posted inYour Town
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week serves up summer flavor across town
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week returns June 3-14 with local dining specials, summer fun and dozens of participating restaurants villagewide.
Posted inSchools
Marist students pitch million dollar ideas
Marist students unveiled innovative business ideas during IDEA Pitch Night, with ClearPath winning $10,000 for its headlight glare solution.
Posted inPalos Heights
Palos Heights police need your vote to win big scholarship
Palos Heights Police Department seeks community votes to win a leadership scholarship for advanced Northwestern University police training.
Posted inDVN Business
End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
Posted inYour Town
Palos Park exhibit turns student talent into award winning art
More than 40 student artists were featured at McCord Gallery’s juried exhibit, with awards announced and works on display.
Posted inYour Town
Who let the dogs run? Palos Park did at its annual Doggie Dash
More than 40 participants and their dogs gathered in Palos Park for the annual Doggie Dash community race and festival.
Posted inYour Town
Van Gogh Hair Spa celebrates 35 stylish years in Palos Heights
Van Gogh Hair Spa celebrated 35 years in Palos Heights with loyal clients, food, memories and plenty of community spirit.