By Joe Boyle The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools released its plan last Friday to open school buildings next month as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. “We l…
Living With COVID-19: Pastor at Sacred Heart delivers drive-by blessings
By Joe Boyle Finding methods to remain connected has been a challenge as COVID-19 has become a way of life for now. However, members of Sacred Heart Parish in Palos Hills discovered that emotio…
Orland Park, Hope Covenant Church at odds over homeless shelter
By Dermot Connolly A controversial homeless shelter operated by an Orland Park church since Oct. 1 remained open on Tuesday night against the wishes of the village government. Pastor Jon Fogel of Hope…
The Port Ministries plans second Fall Harvest of Hope Celebration
The Port Ministries (“The Port”), a multi-faceted nonprofit serving the poor on the South Side, will host a fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 26, from noon to 4 p.m., at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 11…
Pearl Schumann, founded Palos Township health service
Pearl SchumannFormer longtime Palos Hills resident Pearl Schumann, a trailblazing nurse who led efforts to improve the health of the community, died last Friday. She was 93 and had lived in Orland Par…
Orland firefighter dies after crash into pole on I-57 on way to work
Wesley B. “Wes” PeakOrland Fire Protection District officials this week expressed shock and grief over the loss of a comrade. Firefighter Wesley B. “Wes” Peak, of Manteno, died last Sunday morning whe…
Edward C. Kamper, Heights fire chief for 26 years, at 96
Regional file photo. Former Chief Ed Kamper (second from left) came back to Palos Heights to visit the firehouse he built for a reunion in September 2012. He is shown with Bill Czajkowski, Chief Tim S…
Harvest Bible Chapel finds Jesus at former Life Church
Photo by Tim Hadac. Pastor Ryan Hall pauses for a photo last Sunday morning, moments before heading inside to lead the 9 a.m. worship service. Filled with faith in Jesus Christ and pastoring a vibrant…
Crisis Center seeks donations of items for its summer camp
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia seeks donations of art kits and other materials for its summer camp for children residing in the emergency shelter. Started a few years ago, the camp’s popularity …
Smith Senior Living honors vets on D-Day
Smith Senior Living will host a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, to honor WWII vets residing at Smith Crossing in Orland Park and its sister community Smith Village in Chicago and other veterans…