Palos Hills deputy chief graduates from FBI Academy

By Maura Vizza

After 10 weeks of living away from home, writing papers, taking exams and having his physical fitness tested, Palos Hills police Deputy Chief...

Michael Bates: American flag appropriated by illegal immigrants

“We are not criminals,” was constantly intoned at rallies around the country Monday.

That’s nonsense.

People who break the law to enter the United States are by...

Ruth McGinnis: Through My Eyes

What my students meant to me

It’s been more than 37 years since I retired from teaching at Strathmore High, but I still think of my...

Educators get Stilges

Several teachers in North Palos School District 117 have been honored this year to receive three Stilgebauer Awards for Exemplary Use of Technology.

Chris Pulgar, media...

Trustees delay approving waste hauler contract

By Brett Rush

Oak Lawn trustees postponed signing a garbage collection contract Tuesday after a representative from a company that bid for the job raised questions...

Forever green

Village pro-active in preserving environment
By Maura Vizza

Through a variety of programs, Evergreen Park is focusing on helping residents become more environmentally conscious. The village...

Worth church opens arms for Beverly congregation

By Brett Rush

A familiar house of worship in the Friendly Village has opened its doors to a new congregation. The United Methodist Church of Worth...

Spectacled bank robber strikes in Hickory Hills

Suspect matches description of man who robbed Palos Heights bank
By Maura Vizza

The man who robbed a Hickory Hills bank last week is still at...

Palos Hills alderman to resign

Dan Scurek says financial problems forcing him to move
By Maura Vizza

Financial strains are forcing long-time Palos Hills Alderman Dan Scurek to unwillingly leave the...