Pass Health Foods held its first Irish Soda Bread Baking Contest on March 7, with 29 entries celebrating Irish heritage and tradition in Palos Heights.
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Respect Week peaks with Polar Plunge fundraiser at Shepard
Alan B. Shepard High School’s annual Polar Plunge raised $16,000 for Special Olympics, with 84 participants celebrating inclusion during Respect Week on March 5.
Palos Heights’ Channel 4 boss honored for 25 years of service
Ron Jankowski was in his 60s when he retired from NBC5 in Chicago and helped start up a cable access channel in Palos Heights.
Richards family legacy lives on after the loss of Geraldine Richards
Geraldine “Gerri” Richards, 82, retired educator and matriarch of a family-owned newspaper legacy, dies, leaving a lasting community impact.
Despite hurdles, Straz remains upbeat about Palos Heights
Mayor Bob Straz addresses highlights and lowlights for Palos Heights at State of the City Address last week.
District 218 freshmen get free college tours this spring
CHSD 218 ninth graders tour Moraine Valley and UIC this spring, exploring programs, dual credit, and future career possibilities.
National winter snowstorms could cause spike in salt prices
City Administrator Adam Jasinski said that the widespread snowfall could cause a potential spike in future salt costs.
McGrogan seeks new committee to study Trinity closing and sale
The City of Palos Heights is in limbo when it comes to what is happening with the closing of Trinity Christian College and the selling of the campus.
Local Dad’s idea creates CHEESEWICH success story
A Palos Heights family turned a ruined fishing trip sandwich into Cheesewich, now a top five convenience store snack brand.
Heights Cycle spins into four years of fitness and community
Heights Cycle celebrates four years in Palos Heights with classes, music, awards, raffles, and community-focused workouts for all fitness levels.

