Despite their busy schedules, general manager Tim Gehr and several other supervisors from Webb Chevrolet in Oak Lawn found time in December to show automotive technology students from Richards and Shepard high schools the career possibilities waiting for them. Teachers Keith Luszcak and Matt Krogh brought 29 students to tour Webb facilities, talk with various […]
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Worth Township property tax review workshop
Worth Township Assessor Shaun Murphy, Worth Township Supervisor Patricia Joan Murphy, and Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas will be hosting an in-person Board of Review Workshop on Monday, January 29, from 5-7 p.m. at Worth Township Hall, located at 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip. The workshop is free. Analysts will be on hand […]
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Chicago Ridge light show benefits toy drive
By Kelly White Both having been raised in Chicago Ridge, John and Danielle Valenti take pride in their home and community. Christmastime is the perfect time for them to showcase their elaborate light display right in the heart of Chicago Ridge. But Christmas means so much more to the Valenti family. Since 2021, The Valenti […]
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Oak Lawn officials to address migrant crisis at board meeting
By Joe Boyle The Oak Lawn Village Board will consider additional measures to address the migrant crisis during the next board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The measures will be in addition to a previous vote on Dec. 12 that amended the village’s hotel/motel occupancy ordinance in response to concerns over migrants […]
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This rescue agency is devoted to felines
By Kelly White Finding cats and kittens a safe home is the sole mission behind Kitties for Keeps Rescue. A non-profit, no kill, volunteer run and foster based, Kitties for Keeps Rescue is dedicated to rescuing friendly, adoptable cats, both old and young, that are left homeless, in danger of euthanasia, or in danger, or […]
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Moraine Valley hosts high school Pastry Decorating Competition
Nine high schools were represented at Moraine Valley Community College for the annual High School Pastry Decorating Competition in late October. Teams of students from Eisenhower, Shepard, Richards, Reavis, Oak Lawn, Andrew, Argo, Stagg and Sandburg high schools participated in the competition in the Culinary Arts kitchen on the college campus. Every fall, Moraine Valley […]
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Property assessments released for Worth Township
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi last week released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Worth Township. “I strongly encourage property owners to review their reassessment notice to ensure their property characteristics and market value reflect their home,” said Kaegi. “It is important to understand that assessments in Cook County reflect market value […]
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Veteran journalist Charles Richards, longtime owner of The Regional News, dies
By Bob Bong Charles Richards, a veteran community journalist whose family owned The Regional News from 1947 to 2014, passed away Thursday at his Palos Heights home. The Regional News was founded in 1941 and is the oldest business in Palos Heights. Its original coverage area was Palos Heights and Palos Park. Mr. Richards’ father, […]
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Tokar to step down as Chicago Ridge mayor
By Dermot Connolly Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar is retiring this month, after nearly 50 years in local government. Tokar, a lifelong resident of Chicago Ridge, presided over his last Village Board meeting on Oct. 3, and said he would be watching the next one on Oct. 17 from the audience. “I’ve been contemplating this […]
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Black and Gold game opens football season at Richards
From staff reports The enchanting scent of glowing charcoal filled the air at Richards High School as fans, friends, alumni, and students gathered to celebrate the start of a new football season at the traditional Black and Gold Game on August 18. The marching band and cheerleaders performed, volunteers grilled and packaged hamburgers and hot […]