Posts by Bob Bong
Palos Park native helps write screenplay for ‘Knock at the Cabin’
By Dermot Connolly Palos Park native Steve Desmond, 40, has been thinking about making movies for most of his life, and now one he co-wrote can be found in a theater near you. Desmond and his screenwriting partner, Michael Sherman, share writing credits with director M. Night Shyamalan for the screenplay for “Knock at the…
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 MoreOak Lawn police officer pleads not guilty to battering teen
By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Police Officer Patrick O’Donnell had plenty of supporters with him on the morning of March 1. O’Donnell, 32, arrived at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago surrounded by members of the Oak Lawn Police Department and family to face charges of two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of…
Read MoreJob Fair at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, March 4
Looking for a fun and unique work environment, then head to Brookfield Zoo’s Job Fair on Saturday, March 4, from noon to 3 p.m. The zoo’s business partner, SSA Group, which oversees the concessions, retail, and catering, is hiring for the upcoming busy season. Seasonal positions for energetic and guest-service oriented individuals are available at…
Read MoreEvergreen Chamber, Library host Community Job Fair
Attention job seekers! Evergreen Park Public Library and the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a Community Job Fair, Sunday, March 5, from 1-3 p.m., at Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Avenue. This event is free and open to the public. Job seekers of all ages are invited to…
Read MoreOrland Park police nab man for gas station heist
A 62-year-old Chicago man suspected of robbing an Orland Park gas station on Feb. 19 was tracked down and arrested the following day in Chicago. Orland Park police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Mobil gas station, 14300 S. LaGrange Road, at 5:42 p.m. Feb. 19. An employee said the man…
Read MoreMidwest Music Festival honors Shepard band director
On a night when his students earned the highest scores possible, Shepard High School band director Chris Pitlik received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Midwest Music Festival. Pitlik has led the Shepard band program for three decades. Pitlik has been bringing Shepard students to perform and compete at the festival, hosted by Lemont High…
Read MoreNews from Springfield: Cunningham advances measure to ban sweepstakes machines
State Senator Bill Cunningham advanced a measure through the Senate Executive Committee to outlaw unregulated electronic sweepstakes machines. “Sweepstakes machines are not subject to the same licensing and regulation requirements as video gaming terminals, which can lead to illegal gambling activities and harm consumers,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the…
Read MoreWorth FOP seeks sponsors, volunteers for Polar Plunge
By Joe Boyle The Worth Fraternal Order of Police is asking the community to take a dip in cold waters for a good cause. The annual Worth FOP Polar Plunge will be held under the pavilion at Altman Park near 117th and Harlem on Saturday, March 4. The FOP is looking for sponsors for the…
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