Chicago-area pizzerias celebrate National Pizza Day by sticking to tradition, perfecting their recipes, and serving up nostalgia with every slice.
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Skaters hit the ice for Flake Fest in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park residents gathered for the 2025 Flake Fest, enjoying free skating, a hockey clinic, and community festivities at Daniel Capuano Ice Rink.
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Evergreen Park business is booming, says mayor
Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke shared some good news to start the new year. “The state of the village is healthy and financially sound,” Burke said during her State of the Village address at the Senior Council Luncheon Jan. 16 at the Evergreen Park Community Center. Burke told the crowd that 32 businesses opened last […]
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New year brings in new Evergreen Park fire chief
The new year welcomes a new fire chief and assistant fire chief for Evergreen Park. Corey Hojek officially became the new fire chief during a brief ceremony at the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night. Hojek replaces Ron Kleinhaus, who retired last month after serving as chief since 2007 and had been affiliated with […]
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Evergreen Park High art teacher’s ink drawing featured in national exhibition
Libby McArthur has always been drawn to art. As a child, she sketched on the backs of restaurant placemats. “That creativity stemmed into my adolescence,” McArthur, of Mokena, said. “I would find myself doodling on all my homework and notes.” Now an accomplished artist and educator, McArthur recently achieved a significant milestone: her ink drawing, […]
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Evergreen Park food pantry expands Thanksgiving aid
As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, volunteers from the Evergreen Park Food Pantry are stepping up to support those in need. Evergreen Park Trustees Carol Kyle and Mark Phelan have been leading efforts to collect food and clothing for residents facing hard times. They are joined by the Village Pantry Coalition, established in 1981 by […]
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Evergreen Park cops nab suspects with license-plate reading camera help
Commendations are in order for members of the Evergreen Park Police Department who recently made a series of arrests that may have prevented major crimes. A license-plate reading camera alerted Evergreen Park police to a vehicle wanted by Markham Police for fleeing and eluding officers. Police found the vehicle parked at Aldi, 2541 W. 95th […]
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Evergreen Park honors first responders for acts of valor
Members of the Evergreen Park police and fire departments were recognized Monday night for acts of valor that went beyond the call of duty during the past month. Several members of the police department were honored for Outstanding Performance of Duty on Oct. 2. Evergreen Park police units responded to a report of someone driving […]
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Evergreen Park approves disaster prevention plan
The threat that hazards and disasters pose to residents and property has been recognized by Evergreen Park officials. A resolution was approved by a 6-0 margin during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night, acknowledging the importance of reducing or eliminating vulnerability to disasters. The U.S. Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act on Oct. […]
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Evergreen Park gears up for autumn activities
Summer will soon retreat with autumn beginning this week as activities marking fall will be offered in Evergreen Park. “I want to thank the senior council and everyone who volunteered and participated in this year’s Memories to Go,” said Mayor Kelly Burke during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night. “I want to thank […]