By Bob Bong Roofs collapsed last week at riding stables in Palos Park and Palos Hills from the weight of more than two feet of snow that had fallen since mid-January. Both Palos Hills Riding Stables …
Palos Park’s Polk wants to help seniors get COVID shots
By Jeff Vorva Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk cannot guarantee that citizens will get their COVID-19 vaccination shots anytime soon. But he said he wants to help residents in the “incredibly…
Sky Zone to sue if Orland Park yanks license
By Jeff Vorva The final arguments were made. Now, it’s in the hands of the board members and the mayor. The Village of Orland Park revoked Sky Zone Trampoline Park’s license in December after a Sept.…
Nothing is sweeter than Paczki Day
By Kelly White Every year, just before Mardi Gras, people in the Midwest join other parts of the country and begin searching for jelly doughnuts. This year, Fat Tuesday, the day of feasting before th…
Orland Park offers Snow Angels to help seniors deal with snow
By Jeff Vorva Controversy took a back seat to snow on Monday night. Recent Orland Park board meetings have featured tension and occasional yelling but on Monday night Village Hall was calm as the Boa…
Orland Park Mayoral Race: Pekau, McLaughlin spar over mall concerns
By Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and former mayor Dan McLaughlin shared their opinions regarding the village’s business climate during a video town hall meeting and when it was over, the t…
Newman makes the rounds at Orland Metra station
By Jeff Vorva Marie Newman is making the rounds. And she has a lot of rounds to make. The new Democratic 3rd District congresswoman is overseeing a district that she says extends from “from White Sox…
Comings & Goings: Andy’s Frozen Custard opens in Palos Heights
Missouri-based Andy’s Frozen Custard opened the doors without fanfare at 11 a.m. Friday at its Palos Heights location at 12805 S. Harlem Ave. A grand opening may be held in the spring. The Palos Heigh…
Woman charged in Orland man’s kidnapping
By Dermot Connolly An Orland Park police investigation into a kidnapping and car theft in October resulted in the arrest of Denise Dominguez, 29, on Jan. 5. An arrest warrant was issued for a male su…
Orland Park police hand out awards, promotions
The Life-Saving medal was awarded to Officers Kerry Kelly-Valen (left) and Dave Hansen (right) for their efforts which resulted in the saving of a life. (Supplied photo) By Dermot Connolly The Commit…