Mayor Bob Straz addresses highlights and lowlights for Palos Heights at State of the City Address last week.
Category: Regional Top News
District 218 freshmen get free college tours this spring
CHSD 218 ninth graders tour Moraine Valley and UIC this spring, exploring programs, dual credit, and future career possibilities.
Holocaust Museum inspires young voices to stand up for human rights
Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School students attended the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Student Leadership Day, learning empathy, human rights and practical tools for civic engagement.
Palos Park clerk Arrigoni steps down
Longtime Palos Park Clerk Marie Arrigoni has resigned from her post.
Orland exploring AI scans to detect road problems
Village of Orland Park officials believe they can save some money and get ahead of potential road damage by implementing an AI road tool.
McGrogan seeks new committee to study Trinity closing and sale
The City of Palos Heights is in limbo when it comes to what is happening with the closing of Trinity Christian College and the selling of the campus.
Local Dad’s idea creates CHEESEWICH success story
A Palos Heights family turned a ruined fishing trip sandwich into Cheesewich, now a top five convenience store snack brand.
Worth Park District board members earn top state recognition
Worth Park District board members earn Master Level recognition from IAPD, marking first time all five achieve this prestigious honor.
Gifted Docuseries showcases the courage behind organ donation
Gifted Docuseries premiered to an emotional audience, honoring donor heroes and inspiring lifesaving conversations about organ donation nationwide.
Abbey Murphy’s hometown erupts as USA wins Olympic gold
A crowd estimated by a waitress at “275-ish” burst into a deafening roar Thursday at Barraco’s Pizza when the American women won.

