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Another season in the sun

Another season in the sun

by Kristen Wajda
staff reporter

Guardians watch over

Ahh, the glamorous job of a lifeguard.

Just look at “Baywatch.” Bronzed, toned, attractive youths spending summers in...

Some freshmen unready

by Kristen Larsen
From The Reporter

For academic success in H.S.

Some incoming freshmen in Community High School District 218 may not be academically prepared to start school this year.

Each fall, eighth graders feeding into District 218 take the Explore Test to assess their academic abilities. The test includes 30-minute multiple choice exams in English, math, reading and science reasoning.

Compared to the national mean, which...

Heights pool forum tonight

by Michael Gilbert
staff reporter

Palos Heights residents will have the opportunity to view a presentation and give feedback on the city’s proposed $4.19 million aquatic center during a special meeting tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m., at the city’s Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St.

Craig Roy, principal engineer for the Kansas-based Water’s Edge Aquatic Design, will present the plan he initially unveiled during the...

News and Features

Web poll madness Please stop click abuse

by Jack Murray, editor

It was just meant to be a fun and interesting Web poll. “Should Old Palos be declared a special district?” we asked...

McCord Chair-ity opens

Artworks herald gala benefit in Oct.

What’s the deal with those decorated chairs popping up at libraries and some businesses in Palos-Orland?

Sponsors and artists gathered at...

Pizzeria still delivers after 50-plus years

by Maura Vizza
From The Reporter

Comedian George Wendt ate there when he was a child and still orders food when he is in town.

Mickey Rooney enjoyed...

Awards earmarked for cadets

by Michael Gilbert
staff reporter

The Palos Park Citizens on Patrol Service (COPS) have started a college scholarship fund for village police cadets who are enrolled in...

G. Merrill Cooper, scion of Orland pioneer family

G. Merrill Cooper

G. Merrill Cooper, one of Orland Park’s longest living residents, died on Aug. 1 at his Union Avenue home in Old Orland. He...

Sadie beats the heat

What to do on a hot summer day if you are a dog. This pooch cooling off during last week’s extreme heat lives in Palos...

Razing of old Burger King could yield new Starbucks

by Michael Gilbert
staff reporter

A Starbucks Coffee and a cellular phone store are expected to open on the site of a shuttered Burger King in the...

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