From staff reports A woman has admitted in federal court that she used a series of threats and intimidation to bilk an elderly Orland Park victim out of more than $1.6 million. Lee Turner, also known as “Ashley Turner,” 40, of Joliet, pleaded guilty on May 16 to one count of using a facility of […]
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Palos Hills celebrates summer with Picnic in the Park
By Kelly White The City of Palos Hills is encouraging its residents to get outdoors and to enjoy everything the community has to offer. Organized by the Palos Hills Resource & Recreation Department, the city hosted its third annual Picnic in the Park at Bennett Park, 10801 S. Roberts Road, on Saturday, June 17. “The […]
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Smith Village employees complete CNA program at Moraine Valley Community College
Smith Village, a life plan community in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, teamed-up with educators at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills so employees interested in becoming nurses could participate in a new program designed to attract students new to the field. “The idea is to fund short- and long-term education programs so people can enter […]
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‘There is a piece of Ed all over this city,’ Dombrowski honored with art garden
By Jeff Vorva Ed Dombrowski weaved his way into the fabric of Palos Heights. “There is a piece of Ed all over this city,” said Denise Hyker, a member of several city organizations said. “There is a piece of him here, there is a piece of him in Adopt a Pots, the Car Classic we […]
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Worth police to receive new vehicles
By Joe Boyle New vehicles for the police department and two block party requests have been approved to mark the beginning of summer in Worth. Two 2023 Toyota Rav 4, LE Hybrids will be purchased to replace a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, one 2022 Ford Explorer and one 2018 Dodge Durango RT. Police Chief Tim […]
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Straz breaks tie in Palos Heights consultant vote
By Jeff Vorva After a discussion and argument that lasted close to a half hour, the Palos Heights City Council voted on what appeared to be a routine item on the June 20 agenda. Mayor Bob Straz had to cast the deciding vote after a 4-4 stalemate by the aldermen to allow Tennessee-based McGrath Human […]
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Orland Public Works staff air complaints to board
By Jeff Vorva Public Works workers took their grievances public. More than 50 people attended the June 19 Orland Park village board meeting and most of them were Public Works employees who have been unhappy with the way they have been treated in recent years. During a public comments portion of the meeting, six employees […]
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Local youth soccer team wins state cup, could see Mickey at nationals
By Isabella Schreck Chicago Rogue Football Club’s U14 soccer team has the chance to play in the national championships at Disney World – if the boys can win at the regionals Friday in St. Louis. The team does hate to lose, said head coach Benjamin Vega, whose team hit the road for St. Louis on […]
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Man rescued after falling into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home
From staff reports A contractor working Wednesday afternoon in a home in Orland Park fell down a 20 to 30 foot well that was in the building’s basement area. He had to be rescued by firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District. It took about one hour to carefully lift the victim out of the […]
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Judge rules for Orland Park in La Margo lawsuit
From staff reports A Cook County judge last week ruled in favor of Orland Park, Mayor Keith Pekau and Trustee Bill Healy in a lawsuit was filed against them by former village manager Joseph La Margo. In 2020, La Margo filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Attorneys […]