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…
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…
Season finale
The Christmas season came to an official end in Palos Heights last week when Public Works crews were out taking down the Christmas decorations that had been adorning light poles in the city since Nove…
Palos Park police await COVID-19 vaccinations
By Jeff Vorva The Palos Park Village Council opened 2021 taking care of some insurance business. During Monday night’s meeting via teleconference, the council voted unanimously to approve its insuran…
Inaugural Santa parade a hit in Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva There were reasons Saturday’s inaugural Santa’s Parade thru Olde Palos could have been a bust. First, it was put together in just two weeks. The usual staple of parades such as bands, f…
Orland Park moves to revoke Sky Zone business license
By Dermot Connolly An Orland Park municipal hearing is scheduled for Wednesday on the revocation of the business license for Sky Zone after a Sept. 12 melee at the indoor trampoline park. Mayor Keith…
Hundreds of parents, students rally to put kids back in the classroom
By Dermot Connolly Hundreds of people from throughout the southwest suburbs attended an Orland Park rally last Thursday to reopen schools and sports that was organized by parents of students at…
Bridgeview man charged in fatal Orland Park accident
By Bob Bong A Bridgeview man was charged Thursday with reckless homicide and additional charges in the January 23 crash in Orland Park that claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl. Orland Park police ar…