During the Hickory Hills October 24 meeting, the City Council approved a St. Patricia Polish Festival liquor license, scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024. The event will be held at St. Patricia’s Parish Center, 9050 S. 86th Ave., celebrating Polish heritage with traditional food, music, and dancing.
Mayor Mike Howley initiated the motion for license approval, with Aldermen Mike McHugh and Debbie Ferrero seconding. The annual event, organized by St. Patricia Church, has been a tradition in Hickory Hills for over 30 years, drawing locals and residents to appreciate Polish culture. Festivalgoers can look forward to the many Polish food staples, including pierogies, sauerkraut, Polish sausage, and other favorites, as well as live entertainment and music by the Chicagoland Eddie Korosa Jr. Polka Band, a cash bar, a beer garden, and a selection of wine by the glass or bottle.
City Clerk Joe Stachnik has announced the upcoming Veterans Day Flag Presentation, a community event set for Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. The ceremony, which will take place in the parking lot adjacent to City Hall, this year’s theme, ‘A Legacy of Loyalty and Service,’ chosen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, reflects the ongoing commitment of our veterans to our nation.
The head of the Public Works Department, Sue Lehr, has confirmed that the city’s street program proposal for 2025 has been submitted to Robinson Engineering for a resurfacing project. This project will involve investigating the existing conditions for next year. Lehr stated, “Using the cost per square yard that Robinson supplied for this year’s going rate, this will be close to a one-million-dollar road and resurfacing project.”
Additionally, Lehr requested a proposal to remove 15 trees from the city, which includes grinding and removing 19 stumps from trees previously removed by the department. Lehr said company HomerTree Care was the lowest bidder at $11,400–– the project is set to be completed by Dec. 19,
Modest fashion boutiques are making a home in Hickory Hills in the upcoming year. Alderman Patrick Purtill said residents should be on the lookout for Hareer Modest Fashion, located at 7717 W 95th Street, an international clothing brand from Turkey and Palestine for women’s clothing. Haft Atelier, an online clothing store, will also have a location at 7705 W. 96th Place.
The Hickory Hills City Council approved a liquor license for the St. Patricia Polish Festival at its Oct. 24 meeting. The festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at St. Patricia’s Parish Center, 9050 S. 86th Ave., and will celebrate Polish heritage with traditional food, live music, and dancing.
Mayor Mike Howley moved to approve the liquor license, and Aldermen Mike McHugh and Debbie Ferrero seconded. For more than 30 years, St. Patricia Church has hosted this annual event, drawing Hickory Hills residents to celebrate Polish culture. Festivalgoers can enjoy Polish favorites like pierogies, sauerkraut, and Polish sausage, along with live music from the Chicagoland Eddie Korosa Jr. Polka Band. The event will also feature a cash bar, a beer garden, and wine available by the glass or bottle.
City Clerk Joe Stachnik announced the Veterans Day Flag Presentation, happening on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. The ceremony, set for the parking lot next to City Hall, will follow the theme “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service,” chosen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to honor veterans’ dedication.
Sue Lehr, head of the Public Works Department, confirmed that Robinson Engineering has received the city’s 2025 street resurfacing proposal. The project includes assessing road conditions to prepare for next year’s resurfacing. “Using the cost per square yard that Robinson supplied for this year’s going rate, this will be close to a one-million-dollar road and resurfacing project,” Lehr said.
Lehr also requested a proposal to remove 15 trees and grind 19 stumps left from previous removals. She noted that HomerTree Care submitted the lowest bid of $11,400, with the work scheduled to finish by Dec. 19.
Modest fashion boutiques are set to open in Hickory Hills next year. Alderman Patrick Purtill announced that Hareer Modest Fashion, an international brand from Turkey and Palestine, will open at 7717 W. 95th Street, specializing in women’s clothing. Haft Atelier, an online clothing store, will also open a physical location at 7705 W. 96th Place.