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Dick’s looking to move into vacant Sears building
The Sears space in the Orland Square Mall – all 200,000 square feet of it – has been empty for seven years.But the Orland Park Village Board took a couple of first steps at its March 17 meeting to...
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Orland Park mayoral candidates rave about their slates
Keith PekauThere is little common ground when it comes to Orland Park mayoral candidates Keith Pekau and Jim Dodge.But they are both similar in one respect — their fierce admiration and respect for the...
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Oak Lawn’s first Mexican vegan cafe now open
Casandra Flores said it was her grandmother who was the inspiration for Abuelita Coco, the first Mexican vegan cafe to open in Oak Lawn.This is the first business venture for Flores, who said it has...
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Local players punch tickets to March Madness
Here is a look at local players in the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments.MenSami Osmani, Oak LawnOsmani took a medical redshirt season during the 2023-2024 season and returned this year for his senior...
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Clara Victoria (Marek) Kinders, 96
Clara Victoria (Marek) Kinders, 96, died March 4, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, after a brief illness.Born Aug. 5, 1928, to Michael and Agnes (Truta) Marek, Clara was one of 11 siblings and was raised...
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Michael Paul Zwijack, 66
Michael Paul Zwijack, affectionately known as Mike, died on March 5, 2025, at the age of 65. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.Born Dec. 28,...
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Forever 21 joins list of retailers closing, Ollie’s are on the way
Forever 21 has joined the growing list of retailers that are closing their doors.The fast fashion retailer filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, for the second time in six years, and announced it would be...
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Sun shines bright on Archer Avenue Working Families St. Pat’s parade
Borrowing from the ancient Irish blessing, “May the road rise to meet you …,” the road rose to greet persons both present and departed at Saturday’s Working Families St. Patrick’s Day parade and with a...
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Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade in pictures
Here are pictures from last weekend’s Archer Avenue Working Families St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photos by Robin Sluzas The post Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade in pictures appeared first on...
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Justice mayor awarded Polish Gold Medal of Achievement
The mayor of Justice may have moved from Poland to the U.S. 50 years ago, but his homeland remains close to his heart.And the nation of Poland is proud of one of its native sons, bestowing upon him one...
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McCook board signs off on AC upgrades, banner ads at The MAX
When the hot weather of summer hits, it will be pleasantly cool and comfortable at The MAX, the indoor sports center operated by the village of McCook.That’s because at its meeting of March 4, the...
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Joseph J. Fleider Jr., 90
Joseph J. Fleider Jr., affectionately known as “Moose” and “Big Joe,” died at the age of 90. A resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, he was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War.He...
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Joseph R. Schroedle, 70
Joseph R. Schroedle, 70, a resident of Park Lawn, died suddenly on March 13, 2025.He was the beloved son of the late Robert and Antoinette (née Indovina) Schroedle and the loving brother of Peter...
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Yerkes launches write-in bid for Oak Lawn high school board
Dr. Kenneth Yerkes, known to many as “Dr. Y,” is running as a write-in candidate for the Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 school board. A longtime Oak Lawn resident and business owner,...
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New early voting sites announced in Bridgeview and Countryside
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon announced the addition of two new early voting sites at a press conference this week at Universal School in Bridgeview—one of the largest Islamic schools in the nation....
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Incumbent Countryside aldermen defend records ahead of election
John FinnThe three incumbent aldermen seeking re-election to the Countryside City Council bristled after challengers called them “a rubber stamp.”Nothing could be farther from the truth, they said,...
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Kennedy’s Mason Rychetsky stymies Argo
The breezes were swirling at Argo on March 17, and that made Kennedy’s Mason Rychetsky even more effective.The sophomore right-hander opened the season on a high note, striking out 11 and walking three...
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Price faces first-time challenger in Palos Hills
First Ward Alderman Michael Price is seeking re-election, aiming to continue his focus on community engagement, local development, and financial stability.Price, who was appointed to the Palos Hills...
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Update: Man charged in Bridgeview crash that hurt 3
Bridgeview police have charged a man accused of crashing a stolen postal van into a vehicle injuring a mother and two young children on Wednesday.Miguel Alvarado, 36, was charged late Thursday with...
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Frankfort to Continue Police Presence in Village Schools
At the Frankfort Village Board Meeting on Monday, March 17, the board passed a resolution to continue a program that includes a police presence in local schools. At its March 12 meeting, the Committee...
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