Comings & Goings: Square Celt Ale House closes in Orland Park

By Bob Bong | April 22, 2022
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By Bob Bong The popular Square Celt Ale House in Orland Park announced last week the property had been sold and the restaurant was closing, effective immediately. The closing announcement was posted on social media. Restaurant owner Vaughn Hospitality said it would be reaching out to clients who had booked events or made reservations. It…

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Hickory Hills man arrested for hitting state trooper with vehicle

By Bob Bong | April 20, 2022
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By Bob Bong A Hickory Hills man has been charged with drunken driving after hitting a state trooper with his pickup truck while the officer was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 55 at Lemont Road. Porfirio Alverez Jr., 34, was arrested after he struck a State Police cruiser last Friday. Police said the State…

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Appellate court declines to block enforcement of vaccine, testing mandate

By | April 15, 2022 |
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By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A state appellate court ruled this week that it will not block enforcement of the Pritzker administration’s mandate that certain categories of public employees either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular testing. The 2-1 ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeals upheld a Sangamon…

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