Worth
Apartment complex for disabled residents will be built in Worth
By Joe Boyle Financing has been approved for a three-story apartment complex for adults with disabilities who will reside in Worth. The Illinois Housing Development Authority approved the financing for the Garden Center Apartments in March. The official finance closing will occur in March of 2024. Construction will begin immediately after the official closing. The…
Read MoreWorth Public Works gets high marks for stormy weather response
By Joe Boyle The Worth Public Works Department received high praise from a local official on how they responded to a series of storms that raced through the village on March 31. Trustee Brad Urban was appreciative of how the public works department reacted quickly in the aftermath of the storms. “Public works did a…
Read MoreMarrs-Meyer Auxiliary kicks off Vets Need Pets Project
By Kelly White Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 991 has partnered with the Chicago Ridge Animal Welfare League to provide pets to Worth Village resident veterans at no cost. Located at 11001 S. Depot St, Worth, this is the first time the legion has hosted the Vets Need Pets Project. “We believe that many different…
Read MoreVoters say ‘yes’ to Worth Park District
By Bob Bong Voters have approved the Worth Park District request to pay a little more to support development plans and park facilities. The district was asking voters on Tuesday to approve a 0.2000 percent tax rate increase, which would add about $5 more per month for every $100,000 of equalized assessed value of their…
Read MoreWorth mayor looks forward to spring events
By Joe Boyle Spring arrived on Monday and Worth Mayor Mary Werner is looking forward to several activities that will be held in the southwest suburbs next month. Werner mentioned during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night that the annual Spring Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3…
Read MoreWorth Park District asks voters to support parks
Worth Park District officials will ask residents on April 4 if they are willing to pay a little more to support facilities. The district will ask voters to approve a 0.2000 percent tax rate increase. If approved, residents would pay about an additional $5 per month for every $100,000 of equalized assessed value of their…
Read MoreWorth police officers take a plunge for Special Olympics
By Joe Boyle The Worth Police Department is paid to serve and protect its citizens. But on Saturday afternoon, they were called on for special duty — taking a plunge for a good cause. The Worth Fraternal Order of Police held its seventh annual Polar Plunge at Altman Park. The police department, along with the…
Read MoreWorth to dispose of old public works equipment
By Joe Boyle With spring just around the corner, the Village of Worth is preparing to dispose of public works equipment that has become dated and no longer useful. Mayor Mary Werner has authorized through an ordinance the disposal of the equipment that has become old and obsolete. Trustee Brad Urban, who is the head…
Read MoreStudent filmmakers strut their stuff at Richards Film Festival
By Kelly White Local area high schoolers were able to showcase their digital talents this past weekend. Harold L. Richards’ digital media program hosted its inaugural Student Film Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the high school’s Performing Arts Center, 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Students from Richards, as well as Barrington High School, Lemont…
Read MoreShepard brings back A Little Bit of Germany
By Kelly White The celebration of German culture was back once again at Shepard High School with the return of A Little Bit of Germany. “It’s nice to see everyone out celebrating something that they love,” Juleaya Smith, 16, of Alsip, said. The food, music and fun festival took place on February 11 at the…
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