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Palos Hills mayor wants to outlaw BYOB

But do any businesses even allow it?

By William Jones

The mayor of Palos Hills has proposed banning BYOB — or “bring your own booze” — at city businesses, not that any in the city currently allow the practice.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald R. Bennett told the City Council last week he would like them to consider adopting an ordinance that would prohibit establishments from...

OL Park District to hold off on prairie restoration

By William Jones

After talking with consultants earlier this month about restoring a portion of the Chicago Ridge Prairie, the Oak Lawn Park District has changed its plans amidst budget concerns.

The prairie, a 12.8-acre tract at 105th Street and Menard Avenue, was designated an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1995. Roughly 4.5 acres of the land has been compromised according to John Van of...

Man charged with illegally selling dogs

By William Jones

An Oak Lawn man has been charged with multiple counts of cruel treatment to animals, selling dogs younger than 8 weeks old, operating as a dog dealer without a license, and possession of dangerous animals for allegedly breeding and selling dogs out of a Crestwood automotive business.

Danny Vithoulkas, 44, was arrested June 18 after he tried to sell two 7-week-old...

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Deputy bids good day to career as cop

Steven Good to retire after 36 years with P. Hills police

By Matthew Piechalak

A longtime member of the Palos Hills Police Department will retire tomorrow after...

Library displays 100 years of history

In conjunction with village’s centennial

By William Jones

Since taking over the post of local history coordinator for the Oak Lawn Public Library more than a year...

Evergreen hopes lights deter Rockwell burglars

By Matthew Piechalak

Evergreen Park has placed streetlights near a block of homes village officials said has been vulnerable to burglaries because of its close proximity...

Worth Park Dist. offering movies as part of summer Family Fun

By Veronica Eskra

The Worth Park District has retooled its “concert in the park” concept in an attempt to make the program accessible to more people.

The...

Counselor has helped children, parents bridge the gap

By Matthew Piechalak

He has spent more than three decades counseling families through troubled times, but for Hank Zwirkoski, the job parallels his personal goal of...

Worth Board abolishes deputy clerk position

By William Jones

The village of Worth has eliminated its deputy clerk position and reduced the salaries of its finance director and building commissioner.

Worth trustees voted...

Through My Eyes

by Ruth McGinnis

A twentieth anniversary, questions, gladness and me

How many people moved into Peace Village 20 years ago? And how many of the same people...

Pets of the week

Tessa (A036108) is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair cat. She is very sweet. Trixie (A041563), an 8-month-old female pug and beagle mix, is also available...

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