Swallow Cliff Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, participated in recent JROTC awards ceremonies held at Shepard High School in Palos Heights and Richards High School in Oak Lawn. The DAR JROTC award, consisting of a medal and certificate, was presented to Navy C/LTJG Osasumwen Okungbowa at Richards High School by Chapter Treasurer […]
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Straz concerned about millions in lost LGDF funds
By Jeff Vorva Other area mayors and boards/counsels have expressed concern over the state taking too big a bite out of Local Government Distributive Fund money, but Palos Heights officials had been mum publicly on the subject. Mayor Bob Straz finally aired his concerns at the May 2 city council meeting over the promised 10% […]
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Recreation pilot programs ready to fly in Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva Bylut vs. pilot. Palos Heights Alderman Don Bylut was outspoken for his support of a pilot program allowing residents to sample services offered by the recreation department for free. But he was also outspoken about not granting expanded recreation benefits to full-time city employees. The city plans to try out both programs […]
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Lake Katherine celebrates with Earth Day BioBlitz
By Kelly White Earth Day is an annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the issues most impacting our planet and to celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth. It is held globally every year on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was no surprise that Lake […]
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Shepard Air Force JROTC adopts a highway
Service comprises a huge part of joining the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC program at Shepard High School. Throughout the year students volunteer for various worthy causes. This spring Major (ret.) Dan Johnson and his students added a new project. Shepard joined the Illinois Department of Transportation “Adopt a Highway” program. Twice each year students […]
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Palos 118 students donate $3,100 to earthquake relief
From staff reports Members of all three Palos School District 118 student councils collected over $3,100 during a March fundraiser to benefit those impacted by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. In addition, students at Palos East and West elementary schools and Palos South Middle School also collected 25 boxes of essential supplies that will […]
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Independence teacher Pamela Peters is a Golden Apple finalist
By Kelly White Independence Jr. High School teacher Pamela Peters has dedicated her educational career toward preparing tomorrow’s leaders. “Pam’s commitment to ensuring all students in her classes learn and grow makes her stand out as an educator,” Principal Kevin Kirk said. Peters teaches eighth-grade English/Language Arts at Independence Junior High School, 6610 W. Highland […]
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Police put focus on distracted driving in April
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and it won’t take you long to look around during your travels and see drivers distracted by all sorts of things. Most people immediately think of people being distracted by their mobile phones, but really the problem can come from any distraction either inside or outside the car. Palos […]
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Julliani’s celebrates 35 years of loving Palos Heights
By Bob Bong Bill Malliaras has seen his share of ups and downs in 35 years of operating a restaurant in Palos Heights. Originally, Malliaras and his brother Perry opened a Giordano’s franchise in 1988 at 7239 W. College Drive. The chain was eventually sold, and the brothers went independent in 2001 and Julliani’s was […]
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Door opens for Lewandowski’s second term in Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva On the afternoon of April 4, Brent Lewandowski got his garage door fixed after three weeks of inconvenience. He was happy to get that task checked off his list. That night, things got even better for him. The incumbent was the unofficial winner in the race for Palos Heights Third Ward alderman. […]