Worth
Marrs-Meyer Legion Post to celebrate with outdoor concert
By Joe Boyle Summer is slipping away but Worth Mayor Mary Werner reminds residents that an outdoor concert will be a highlight this weekend. The Outdoor Music Fest will be held from 6 to10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St. Members of the post also remind…
Read MoreMVCC, SD218 team up for summer STEAM camp
By Kelly White Through an educational collaboration with Moraine Valley Community College, Community High School District 218’s STEAM camp students from third- to eighth-grade have been learning more about science, technology, engineering, art and math this summer. These fields are providing students with the opportunity to gain exposure to the cutting-edge field of STEAM, according…
Read MoreLocal National Night Out events to celebrate first responders, promote community
By Isabella Schreck Many residents will be able to meet their local police officers and police canines, while enjoying food and fun activities at local National Night Out Against Crime events coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The national event, which has occurred every year on the first Tuesday of August for the past four…
Read MoreChicago rock legend to perform at Krapil’s
By Bob Bong Krapil’s Steakhouse in Worth offers live music on weekends in the summer and when Ambidextrous takes the stage Saturday night they will be joined by a Chicago rock legend. Taking the stage with Ambidextrous will be Ray Graffia Jr., one of the founding members of the New Colony Six. Graffia is making…
Read MoreWorth Park District is closer to managing Altman Park
By Joe Boyle The next phase of the Worth Park District plan to develop Altman Park has been approved by the village board. The board approved the measure during the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The park district and village will share the costs for the boundary survey. A resolution was approved by the…
Read MoreWorth FOP golfers chip in for SD127 school board
By Joe Boyle Worth Mayor Mary Werner praised the efforts of the police department for their work on what she said was another successful FOP golf outing. “I always like to start a meeting with a check presentation,” Werner said at the Worth Village Board meeting Wednesday night. “It was another great event and it’s…
Read MoreNew Frankmobile draws a crowd in Hickory Hills
Oscar Mayer brought its newly christened Frankmobile to Fairplay Foods in Hickory Hills on Thursday as part of a round of appearances at company stores in the Chicago-area including Oak Lawn and Worth. Everyone enjoyed seeing the former Weinermobile and tried their luck at rolling a dice hoping to win a prize. Everyone went home…
Read MoreLocal Fourth of July celebrations say ‘Happy Birthday’ to America
By Isabella Schreck The southwest suburbs are bringing the red, white and blue spirit to the area with festivals, fireworks and fun this Fourth of July. Evergreen Park and Lyons host the earliest Independence Day events. This year’s five-day Lyons Fest begins Friday, June 30, and Evergreen Park’s parade marches the same day. Here’s a…
Read MoreWorth police to receive new vehicles
By Joe Boyle New vehicles for the police department and two block party requests have been approved to mark the beginning of summer in Worth. Two 2023 Toyota Rav 4, LE Hybrids will be purchased to replace a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, one 2022 Ford Explorer and one 2018 Dodge Durango RT. Police Chief Tim…
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