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Scenes from Paczki Day
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Sweet tradition: Crowds line up for pączki at Pticek’s & Son
Even through the steady rain, the smell of fresh-baked pączki drifts through the air, guiding people toward the doors of Pticek’s & Son Bakery. The scent of fried dough, sweet fruit fillings, and...
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Straz highlights Palos Heights growth, financial strength at campaign town hall
Residents and local leaders gathered at Mayor Robert Straz’s campaign town meeting on Feb. 27 at the Marist SportsPlex, showing their support and discussing the city’s future. The event brought out...
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Evergreen Park ordinance reinforces parking regulations
An ordinance was approved to reinforce specific vehicle parking regulations throughout the Village of Evergreen Park.The amended ordinance was passed and approved by a 5-0 margin during the Evergreen...
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Worth police arrest 3 in shooting
Worth police arrested three men Monday afternoon after shots were fired in the 10600 block of South Depot Street.Police said they were called about shots fired about 3:50 p.m. and after arriving...
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More work ahead for Orland’s Catalina area
For those in the Catalina subdivision who have been inconvenienced by water main and road construction in 2023 and 2024, more of the same is coming in 2025.The aging infrastructure in that neighborhood...
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Will a great debate take place Friday in Orland Park?
There is a debate to debate.The groundwork has been laid for a possible debate showdown Friday morning between Orland Park mayoral candidates Keith Pekau and Jim Dodge.The incumbent, Pekau, is all...
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Countryside resident seeks help, is arrested
A Countryside man learned the hard way that it is sometimes best to not call the police for help.Jose M. Ramirez-Mata, 40, called the police department around 4 p.m. Feb. 24 to get assistance after he...
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Bill banning traffic stops over pot odor worries police
Two local police chiefs are worried that a bill introduced by state Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet) could hamper officers in the field dealing with impaired drivers.Ventura says the bill to remove...
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First K9 officer joins Worth Police Department
A new “officer” received the royal treatment during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night.Village Clerk Bonnie Price swore in the new officer, a K9 by the name of Garron, who is just over 1...
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George Vanderford Sr., 90
George Vanderford Sr., a devoted husband, father, and veteran, died Feb. 24, 2025, at the age of 90.Born Sept. 8, 1934, in Bronzeville, Chicago, he developed a lifelong determination and devotion to...
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Rhine VFW hosts annual Penny Social
The Auxiliary of Rhine VFW Post 2729, 5858 S. Archer Ave., held its annual Penny Social fundraiser on Sunday, March 2.“It’s one of the largest fundraisers for the auxiliary,” Auxiliary President...
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Trio hopes to shake up Countryside City Council
Three Countryside residents have had enough of the status quo on the city council.They think it is long overdue for new voices to be heard on the council, and they are running for election on April 1...
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Shepard High School’s Polar Plunge makes a splash for Special Olympics
Shepard High School students didn’t need a frozen lake to take an icy plunge. All they needed was school spirit and a great cause. On Thursday, March 6, the school hosted its annual Polar Plunge on...
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Violet does it again, wins Palos Heights sticker contest
For the past few years, Palos Heights fifth-grader Violet Sugg has turned her artistic talent into a citywide display. The Palos East Elementary student has once again won the city’s vehicle sticker...
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Mayoral forum turns into Pekau one-man show
Incumbent Mayor Keith Pekau called it a “Mayoral Forum.”Challenger Jim Dodge called it a “political stunt.”Whatever it was called, Pekau spent 90 minutes talking on Friday morning, March 7, in a room...
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Kismet restaurant closes in Orland Park
Just a few weeks after Daniel Canter celebrated his first year as owner of Kismet restaurant in Orland Park, the restaurant announced on Sunday that it was closing immediately.“Due to some unforeseen...
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Straz, Key debate leadership, taxes, and development in Palos Heights
Mayor Robert Straz and Ald. Jeffery Key went head-to-head on key city issues at a candidate forum hosted by the Palos Area Chamber on Thursday, March 6, at the Palos Heights Recreation Center....
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Business in the Board Meeting, Beef on the ‘Book’
The Village of Manhattan’s last board meeting was brief and business as usual, with nary a word about the tense exchanges and accusations on Facebook between Trustees Justin Young and Dave Beemsterboer...
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Grant Park Village Hall Improvements Questioned
Grant Park Village Hall improvements were mostly completed—however, those improvements raised new questions during the March 3 board meeting by both a member of the public and board members. Resident...
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