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Landmark of Palos torn from the land
From Our Community Section

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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Landmark of Palos torn from the land

Hearing will consider comprehensive plan
From Our Community Section

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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Heights flower sale this Sat.
From Our Community Calendar Section

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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Heights flower sale this Sat.
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'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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