Southwest suburban Republican politics has been shaken by a shocking twist in the race for Cook County Commissioner for District 17.
Category: Palos Heights
Posted inRegional New News
Letter: Our schools deserve a more meaningful comparison
Letter to the editor regarding Palos Heights School District 128 referendum by Richard Flacko.
Posted in2026 Elections
Palos Heights SD 128 seeks money to continue mission
Smit noted that this is the first time District 128 has ever asked for a limiting rate increase, and argued that it is necessary in order to finance the district’s day to day expenses, keep class sizes down, and maintain extracurricular programing options.
Posted inRegional New News
Eighth-graders take over Palos Heights City Hall
The City of Palos Heights’ City Council hosted its annual Mayor for a Day event ahead of its Oct. 20 meeting.
Posted inYour Town
Student journalists get lessons from the pros
About 225 students gathered at Richards High School to learn journalism, writing, photography and media skills from experienced industry professionals.
Posted in2026 Elections
Casten, Conforti square off again in 6th District Congress race
The 6th District Congressional race will come down to incumbent Democrat Casten, who is 4-0 in winning congressional elections, and challenger Republican Conforti who is 0-2 including a loss to Casten in 2024.
Posted inPalos Heights
Palos Heights church plans free Halloween bash with trunk-or-treating and a petting zoo
Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church plans a free Fall Fest Oct. 31 with trunk-or-treating, pony rides and a petting zoo.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Palos Heights police charge driver after 100 mph chase
A 29-year-old man faces a felony charge of aggravated fleeing to elude police after Palos Heights officers said he sped away from them twice in one night in August, once at more than 100 mph on Route 83.
Posted inYour Town
Pass Health Foods to host holiday bake-off in Palos Heights
Pass Health Foods will host a holiday bake-off Nov. 14 in Palos Heights, featuring wholesome recipes, local mayor judges and prizes.
Posted inRegional Business
Palos Heights adopts downtown redevelopment plan
The City of Palos Heights voted last week to adopt a downtown redevelopment plan created by MKSK Studios, a move meant to give the city a roadmap towards revitalizing the downtown area from 122nd to 124th streets along Harlem Avenue.
