Worth
Christmas tree lights damaged at Worth Veterans Park
By Joe Boyle Damage took place sometime over the weekend to the Christmas tree lights that were put up at Veterans Memorial Park in Worth. Bob O’Shaughnessy, supervisor of the Worth Park District, said they noticed that the Christmas tree lights were cut by an individual or individuals. O’Shaughnessy and employees noticed the damage after…
Read MoreMitten Tree returns to Worth Village Hall
By Joe Boyle The holiday season is not always warm and bright for some residents who are experiencing hardship. But providing some hats, gloves and mittens can at least give those a helping hand as Christmas approaches. The Mitten Tree has returned to the Worth Village Hall, 7112 W. 111th St., and with it is…
Read MoreAltman Park eyed as a future recreation jewel in Worth
By Joe Boyle When Bob O’Shaughnessy was appointed supervisor of the Worth Park District eight years ago, he had one main priority. His primary goal was to have the area known as Altman Park be managed and cared for by the Worth Park District. So, O’Shaughnessy was delighted when the Worth Village Board voted unanimously…
Read MoreWinning recipe in Pass Health Foods Gluten Free Baking Contest
Gluten Free Sea Salted Caramel Biscotti Submitted by Gloria Patitucci, Worth Ingredients 1¾ cup of gluten free all-purpose flour ¼ cup of gluten free corn starch 1 teaspoon of baking powder ¼ teaspoon of salt ¾ stick of butter Heaping cup of baking chips or nuts of your choice 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla…
Read MoreBiscotti recipe wins Pass Health Food’s Gluten Free Baking Contest
By Kelly White With all of the food allergies and sensitivities today, a local health food store is here to help. Pass Health Foods, 7228 W. College Dr., Palos Heights, hosted a Gluten Free Baking Contest on Saturday, November 12. “There is a popular demand for gluten free foods due to allergies, Celiac, which…
Read MoreMorrison proud of victory but not happy with makeup of Cook County board
By Jeff Vorva Sean Morrison will go back to work on the Cook County Board of Commissioners and continue to work with just one Republican ally. And he’s not happy about that. Morrison was hoping that perhaps a handful of Republicans could knock off some Democrats Tuesday night and give a little more balance to…
Read MoreWorth Library presents sleep like a baby program
By Kelly White National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that healthy adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. However, that’s easier said than done. To help its residents get more snooze time, was the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St., with a program called, Sleep Like a Baby. “I know a…
Read MoreShepard students chosen for ILMEA district festival
Shepard High School choir students Aidan Reilly (Bass 1), Carson Steele (Bass 1), Alejandro Gutierrez (Tenor 1) and Ellie Davidson (Soprano 2) and band student Gabriella Scalzo last weekend earned selection to the Illinois Music Education Association District 1 Choir. “These students started working on their all-district auditions at the start of the school year,…
Read MoreDavonte Evans’ 4 TDs put Argo on brink of first playoff berth since 2013
By Steve Metsch Correspondent Despite scoring four touchdowns to help Argo to its biggest win in seven seasons, Davonte Evans did not fly home after the game. “He’s riding the bus. He’s not flying” Argonauts interim coach Jason Korkosz said. “He is Superman, though. “He does it all. He puts the team on his back…
Read MorePalos Heights man dies in motorcycle crash in Worth
A Palos Heights man was killed September 21 when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into another vehicle in Worth. The driver was identified as Nicholas Locasio, 26. A passenger on the motorcycle was injured in the accident. Both were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where Locasio was pronounced dead. Worth…
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