The tradition of Evergreen Park Community High School seniors teaming up with first graders at Evergreen Park elementary schools to promote literacy continued this month when a pair of Mustangs visited Southwest, Northwest, Southeast and Northeast elementary schools in Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124. EPCHS Service Club students Jonatthan Whiteside and Taylor Evans were […]
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Orland Park prepares for the winter season
With the expected seasonal snowfall on the horizon, the Village of Orland Park Public Works Department shares its annual list of snow related reminders. “I know that all of the Village’s plowing crews appreciate residents’ cooperation as they work to keep Village streets safe and accessible,” said Mayor Keith Pekau. Parking is prohibited on Village […]
Moraine Valley president Sylvia Jenkins to retire
Dr. Sylvia M. Jenkins, president of Moraine Valley Community College, announced her retirement at the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 20. Her retirement will be effective June 30, 2023. “The Board of Trustees appreciates the positive working relationship we have enjoyed with Dr. Jenkins. Her dedication to the students, faculty and staff of […]
Stickney Forest View Library names interim director
By Carol McGowan The Stickney Forest View Public Library District has a new interim executive director following the sudden departure of Leighton Shell. Details are unclear why Shell is no longer with the library, but Danielle Taylor has taken over the helm. Taylor has been the interim director since December 16, but has been with […]
Domestic Shooting in Monee Leaves One Dead
Monee Police are continuing their investigation of a domestic disturbance that led to the shooting death of 46-year-old Mark Maher on December 23. According to a Monee Police Department news release, officers were called to a residence on the 25700 block of S. Taft at approximately 8:30 that night. The incident was reported as “a […]
Bradley Awards Contract For Lil’s Park Improvement
By Stephen Nelson At the Bradley Village Board meeting on Tuesday, December 27, trustees awarded a contract for Lil’s Park parking lot expansion to Hamann Wagner Excavating in the amount of $77,295. The expansion is part of a package of improvements to the park that will include a splash pad for summer recreation. […]
Peotone Chief Mort Retires
By Karen Haave Bill Mort has spent his entire adult life in public service. Now, after a myriad of accomplishments and just as many sacrifices, he is retiring as Chief of Police in Peotone. He says it’s time, “Well, you know, I’m not getting any younger. I’ll be 69 in May.” He says his family […]
