Palos Heights Fourth of July Parade
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Local Fourth of July celebrations say ‘Happy Birthday’ to America
By Isabella Schreck The southwest suburbs are bringing the red, white and blue spirit to the area with festivals, fireworks and fun this Fourth of July. Evergreen Park and Lyons host the earliest Independence Day events. This year’s five-day Lyons Fest begins Friday, June 30, and Evergreen Park’s parade marches the same day. Here’s a […]
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Palos Heights police nab man for identity theft, stealing check
A Justice man was charged with identity theft last week after he allegedly stole a $25,000 check and created a bogus account in the victim’s name. Darryl Weekly, 35, was charged June 22 with one count of identity theft. Police said they took a report on May 11 from the victim who was expecting a […]
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Palos Heights Pedal Pushers get it in gear
By Dermot Connolly The Pedal Pushers, a new bicycling group formed by the Palos Heights Woman’s Club, got into gear on Saturday, heading out on their first bike path ride around scenic Lake Arrowhead. Joan Meyers, the activities chair of the PHWC’s health and wellness department, said the new group started in September with an […]
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‘There is a piece of Ed all over this city,’ Dombrowski honored with art garden
By Jeff Vorva Ed Dombrowski weaved his way into the fabric of Palos Heights. “There is a piece of Ed all over this city,” said Denise Hyker, a member of several city organizations said. “There is a piece of him here, there is a piece of him in Adopt a Pots, the Car Classic we […]
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Straz breaks tie in Palos Heights consultant vote
By Jeff Vorva After a discussion and argument that lasted close to a half hour, the Palos Heights City Council voted on what appeared to be a routine item on the June 20 agenda. Mayor Bob Straz had to cast the deciding vote after a 4-4 stalemate by the aldermen to allow Tennessee-based McGrath Human […]
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District 230 Foundation seeks Legacy Hall Nominations
The District 230 Foundation is seeking nominations for prominent alumni who have used their education and experience to become successful, positive contributors to society to honor at their annual Legacy Hall dinner. Applications for nominations can be found at http://www.d230foundation.org/ under the “Legacy Hall” tab. All nominations must be received by July 1. The event […]
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Shepard alum Charlie Szykowny runs hot for Flames
By Mike Walsh Correspondent It’s not that Charlie Szykowny didn’t enjoy his time playing baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. After all, he was a First-Team All-American in 2022, as chosen by D3Baseball.com and ABCA/Rawlings. Szykowny, a Palos Heights resident and Shepard graduate, set a program season record that year with 18 home runs and […]
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District 230 students recognized for biliteracy and triliteracy
More than 200 Consolidated High School District 230 students from Amos Alonzo Stagg, Carl Sandburg and Victor J. Andrew High Schools recently received recognition for earning either a Seal of Biliteracy or a State Commendation Award. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and […]
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Chicago man charged in Palos Heights motor vehicle thefts
From staff reports A Chicago man was charged last week with possession of stolen motor vehicles after Oak Lawn police found him allegedly driving a van stolen in Palos Heights. Police said they responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of Good Shepherd Church at 7800 McCarthy Road about noon […]