Anne Fritz steps down after six years as Oak Lawn Chamber executive director to focus on her son’s transition program. The chamber seeks a full-time replacement.
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Palos Heights will try again on rained out concerts, to hold 9/11 remembrance
Palos Heights will hold a remembrance ceremony for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at city hall on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m.
Jenny Bednarz wins Palos Heights classic car show raffle
The winners of the Palos Heights Classic Car Show raffles were announced at last week’s City Council meeting, though they were not in attendance.
Palos Heights alderman Basso won’t seek reelection
Palos Heights Alderman Robert Basso announced last week at the city council meeting he will not be seeking reelection.
Dukett takes helm at Palos West Elementary
Palos West Elementary School’s new principal, Joel Dukett, figured his future would be in psychology when he was growing up.
Pride, shame keep needy from aid, officials say
Kendall Grant, the director of the St. Cletus Social Concerns Ministry in LaGrange, said it’s not just those who are broke and jobless who need help.
Man sentenced to 15 years for armed robberies in Chicago suburbs
Perry Maple, 23, was a driver and gunman in a crew that stole nearly $700,000 from armored trucks and ATMs across Calumet City and Orland Park between January 2022 and March 2023.
Dodgeball national championships coming to Bedford Park
After visiting places such as Las Vegas, Boston, New Orleans and other cities, the USA Dodgeball Premier Tour National Championships are headed to Bedford Park this year.
Protesters claim Oak Lawn police biased against Arab Americans
Protesters rallied before an Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night and called for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to investigate local police over three incidents involving individuals of Arab descent.
