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Galentine’s Day: A night of female friendship and fun
Laughter, clinking glasses, and the warm hum of conversation filled the air at Orland Ale House on February 13, as women gathered to celebrate Galentine’s Day. The event, held at the popular Orland...
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Cheese Mate brings a taste of Korea to Evergreen Park
Grace Youpel took a generous sip of Boba tea, also known as bubble tea and smiled widely. Boba tea is a Taiwanese drink made with tea, milk or fruit, and chewy tapioca balls. The tapioca balls, also...
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Happy Valentine’s Day, beware of online extortionists
It’s Valentine’s Day, the perfect time for a romance-scam reminder. Earlier this month, a Palos Hills resident looking for on-line affection recently reported becoming victim to an online blackmail...
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Hickory Hills police chief retires after 27 years of service, leadership
For more than 27 years, Jason Bray walked into the Hickory Hills Police Department with the same feeling—he was exactly where he was meant to be. On Feb. 13, as he announced his retirement, that...
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Hickory Hills council approves infrastructure projects, local business permits
Hickory Hills officials bid an emotional farewell to Police Chief Jason Bray on Monday, honoring his 27 years of service. The City Council meeting, marked by heartfelt tributes and key city updates,...
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Peotone Police Blotter: February 7-13
On February 12, Peotone Police observed a shattered window at a business in the 400 block of S. Governors Highway. Upon stopping to investigate, officers noted the entrance door was locked, and no...
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Peotone Park District Begins Spring Prep
With a quorum of three board members, the Peotone Park District discussed a variety of items pertaining to park programming and operations at its monthly meeting. President Barb Sim, Vice President...
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Lady Panthers Beat Coalers Second Time Around
On Monday, February 10, the Lady Panthers came out like gangbusters against the Coalers, with both teams starting the game with 12-1 records in the Illinois Central Eight Conference. The only loss the...
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Monee Township Asks for a Referendum
Monee Township voters will be asked on April 1 to decide on a referendum for property tax rebates. The Monee Township Board voted in December to place the referendum question on the Consolidated...
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Monee Police Blotter: January 28-February 10
On January 28, at 4:02 p.m., Monee K-9 Officer Steven Crescenti and K-9 “Cap” were asked to assist the Richton Park Police Department in tracking subjects involved in a shooting in their town. Upon...
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Manhattan School District Names New Superintendent
A late-season snowfall didn’t deter the Manhattan School Board from meeting and approving its new superintendent, Dr. Damien Aherne. Aherne has been the principal of Oak Forest’s Fierke Education...
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Manhattan Police Blotter: January 27-February 13
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.On January 27, officers stopped Turquoise E....
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Manhattan Park District Prepares for Round Barn Farm Improvements
The Manhattan Park District held a public hearing during its February monthly meeting and subsequently voted to sell $2,250,000 in general obligation park bonds. The bonds would be used primarily for...
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More than a Latte: Coffee Shop Teaches Job Skills
Bradley’s coffee shop, Love A Latte Coffee, offers its customers plenty of delicious drinks and tasty treats. However, its primary goal isn’t as simple as providing a hot cup of coffee, though that is...
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Bradley Takes First Financing Step for Water Park
At their Monday, February 10, board meeting, Village of Bradley trustees approved an ordinance allowing the issuance of $30 million in General Obligation bonds to finance the first steps of the actual...
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Superintendent Preaching Calm in Beecher
Jack Gaham is preaching calm in the midst of uncertainty.With President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk making massive changes to the Department of Education,...
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Warmer Weather on Everyone’s Mind in Beecher
With a snowstorm pending, the Beecher Village Board talked about a warmer topic at its February 11 meeting.Trustee David Weissbohn gave out the dates and bands for the village’s concert series, which...
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Countryside renews White Sox, Bears radio ad deal for $130K
For the second straight year, ads touting the city of Countryside will be heard during radio broadcasts of White Sox and Bears games.The city council at its Feb. 12 meeting unanimously approved paying...
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Army veteran sworn in as Countryside police officer
After a four-year stint in the Army and currently serving in the National Guard, Jacob Terpstra wanted to continue his career in public service.With that in mind, he applied to be a police officer in...
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Casten tries to ease worries of his constituents
Like it or not, President Donald Trump is making a head-spinning series of mandates and laws.Everything from cutting funding to imposing tariffs to ridding the country of illegal immigrants to owning...
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