By Meg Sullivan
Many were caught by surprise Tuesday by the sudden start of demolition of the
toboggan slides at Swallow Cliff Forest Preserve, in unincorporated Palos
Township.
The demolition process is slated to last a week to 10 days.
"While we are saddened that the toboggan slides are being demolished, we are
excited that the hill will be available next winter for...
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by Meg Sullivan
staff reporter
Including master plan for parks
Do you want to know what Palos Heights will look like in 15 years? Where
commercial and residential developments may be popping up? What park
improvements are on the horizon?
Mark your calendar for Monday, May 19.
A public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. before the Plan Commission to
consider the adoption of Palos Heights' comprehensive plan, including a parks
and recreation master plan. The hearing will take place...
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Pat Hogan (from left), Hedie Alt and Arlene Sypniewski herald the Palos
Heights Woman's Club's annual flower sale to be held this Saturday, May 17, from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot of RE/MAX, 7130 W. 127th St.
Patio pots, hanging baskets, flats of annuals and some vegetables will be
sold. All proceeds will fund the club's civic...
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Community
|  'Greener' systems sought for Heights pool  
| by Meg Sullivan
staff reporter
Friends of the Palos Heights pool are aiming for "green" solutions to make
its waters more pristine.
City officials and residents have plans to make the pool more environmentally
friendly to the health of all who use it.
Installing... |
| Hospital to stay open under new ownership 
| No jobs, salaries to be cut, new owners say
by William Jones
SSM Health Care announced at a press conference last Thursday that St.
Francis Hospital & Health Center in Blue Island would remain open after a deal
was signed earlier that... |
| Palos Park eases pathway to reach landmark status
| by Meg Sullivan
staff reporter
The Palos Park Village Council Monday night eased the process for designating
buildings as historical landmarks in Palos Park by approving three
recommendations of the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC).
The recommendations by the HPC included to implement a... |
| Mayor Straz casts tiebreaker for tutor service in storefront
| by Meg Sullivan
staff reporter
Is a Sylvan Learning Center a good fit for a retail strip in Palos Heights'
Harlem Avenue central business district?
The majority of the City Council said "yes," while some vehemently opposed
it, last week.
The Sylvan Learning Center,... |
| Orland enlisting community to amplify warm welcomes 
| Changeable signs greet troops home
Orland Park military personnel returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan are
welcomed home by family, friends and the entire Orland Park community.
The village Veterans' Commission is coordinating "Operation Welcome Home,"
calling on local agencies and businesses... |
| Orland's summer outdoor water limits in effect
| Orland Park's Water Conservation Program is in effect today through Sept. 15
of each year.
Lawn sprinkling and outdoor water usage is permitted only between the hours
of 7 and 11 a.m. and 7 and 11 p.m. year round. Between May... |
| By whom Palos Reads 
| Author Nancy Horan discusses her book "Loving Frank" with an audience of
about 150 readers last week at the Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills.
Horan's appearance culminated this year's Palos Reads program, for which her
novelization of architect Frank... |
| Heights Woman's Club officers installed 
| The Palos Heights Woman's Club enjoyed its annual installation dinner on May
7 at the Garden Chalet in Worth.
After dinner and entertainment, two past presidents, Jeannette Meyer and
Marianne Orr, installed the new board for 2008-09. They are Treasurer Marj... |
| Woman's shots of Cher live on 40 years later 
| Oak Lawn resident's photos of pop icon featured on 'Oprah'
by William Jones
From The Reporter
Many people might not believe someone who claims she is longtime friends with
Cher, but once that person's candid home videos and photographs are featured on
"The... |
| Art show draws in families 
| Zoe, Gurp and Walker Ahluwalia, of Palos Park, strolled down art lane at the
ninth annual art show at Palos Park Episcopal Day Care & Learning Center last
month.
The art show is highlighted during National Week of the Young Child.
The... |
| For enriching seniors 
| The Meritorious Service Awards to Enhance Senior Lifestyles, sponsored by
Smith Senior Living and Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers,
were presented for the first time April 16 at ceremonies that included a
performance by Stanley Paul... |
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