By Kelly White Born and raised in Palos Heights, Todd Probasco takes pride in his roots. Elected as the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce president in December of 2022, for a two-year term, Probasco is looking forward to helping the community continue to thrive. “The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce is an amazing origination,” Probasco […]
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Welcome first babies of 2024
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital’s first baby of 2024 was born on January 1 at 3:10 a.m. The baby boy was named Franklin Matthew Lale. Parents are Matthew and Samantha Lale. Franklin checked in at 8 pounds, 4.9 ounces. The family lives in Oak Forest and Franklin has two older brothers. Samantha is a nurse who […]
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Shepard staff keeps active in December through Shepardathon
By Kelly White Shepard High School is pushing its faculty and staff to stay active during these chilly winter months that often keep people indoors. Through the implementation of an inaugural SHEPARDTHON, a modification of the Marcothon, a challenge that is popular in the UK where participants run 3 miles or 25 minutes every day […]
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Worth mayor expects no migrant dilemma
By Joe Boyle Worth Mayor Mary Werner believes it will not be necessary to pass an ordinance to deter migrants from being dropped off in the village. Werner was responding to a question by a resident during the public forum segment of the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The resident asked if the village […]
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Doctor’s love of community inspires author to write children’s book
By Kelly White Dr. George Skarpathiotis took his philosophy of care and love for the community and turned it into a beautiful pediatric practice. A practice founded on the principles of family centered care, Dr. George Kids, with offices located in the heart of Palos Heights, 7110 W. 127th Street; in Chicago, 8537 S. Cicero […]
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Lake Katherine to give Christmas trees new use as mulch
By Kelly White The holidays are over. It’s a new year and as you take down the decorations, you may find yourself wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Luckily, there is no need to worry or stress about what to do, because Lake Katherine Center & Botanical Gardens is here to help. The […]
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Palos 118 school board member honored for continued learning
Pam Paris, a member of the Palos School District 118 Board of Education, has been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards for her participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during her service as a school board member. IASB recognizes school board members who show a dedication and desire to learn more about local school governance, adding to their leadership skills, knowledge of state and national educational issues, and commitment to serving in trust of their community and their students. Paris acquired 40 credits to earn IASB’s Board Leader Recognition status. Because of Paris’ ongoing commitment to […]
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High 5 Heights retail shop opens in Palos Heights
By Kelly White The first retail store to train, employ, sell products made by adults with special needs opened its doors in Palos Heights. The store, called, High 5 Heights at 12213 S. Harlem, Palos Heights, provides a new era of opportunity for adult students with special needs within the District 218 community. High 5 […]
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Palos Heights celebrates holiday season at Kris Kringle Market
By Kelly White The Palos Heights community welcomed in the Christmas season by showcasing its small-town charm and holiday cheer this past weekend. Residents from Palos Heights, along with those from surrounding communities, came out to celebrate the Holidays in the Heights at the city’s Kris Kringle Market on December 1 and December 2 at […]
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Palos 118 students win at 2023 Young Inventor Challenge
Fourth-grade students from Palos School District 118 took home three awards at the 2023 Young Inventor Challenge. Students from Palos East and West Elementaries participated in the event on November 4 and 5 in Chicago. The program gives students ages 6 to18 an opportunity to develop and pitch their original inventions to toy and game companies and […]
