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Comings & Goings: Mona Lisa owners closing brick and mortar store
By Bob Bong Sisters Wendy Lundberg and Jill Evans opened Mona Lisa Boutique in Palos Heights in October 1991 and patterned it after a Parisian boutique. At first, the sisters presented women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry. The boutique quickly expanded to include home decor, furniture, gifts, Christmas decorations and a complete baby boutique. It…
Read MoreDist. 218 race focuses on costs and achievements
By Dermot Connolly Three seats up for election in High School District 218 are expected to be among the most closely watched local races on April 2. District 218 includes Shepard High School in Palos Heights, Richards High School in Oak Lawn and Eisenhower High School in Blue Island. Two board members seeking second terms…
Read MoreSlime Time: Dist 118 kids shatter fundraising goal, have fun with principals
Batches of green goo were unloaded on Palos East and West Principals Mr. Robert Szklanecki and Mrs. Jennifer Peloquin-Biel March 8 and 10 for a job well-done. What did the principals do to deserve such a slimy honor? It was a satisfying reward, said District staff, for students meeting their reading goals for the Palos…
Read MoreOrland Village Board race heats up with all names back on ballot
By Dermot Connolly Voters in Orland Park can look forward to a competitive trustees race April 2 between two slates of candidates running for three seats on the village board. The names of three candidates were returned to the ballot after the Illinois Appellate Court on Friday affirmed a Cook County Circuit Court ruling to…
Read MorePalos Heights, Orland Park make “Safest Cities” list
Check it out, from Safewise, a home security firm: Illinois’ 50 Safest Cities of 2021
Read MorePalos Heights mayor delivers positive State of the City update
Solid financial footing, steady growth By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor Palos Heights has a surplus of cash again this year in its general fund, which will allow the city to leverage large outside funding for development purposes. “For those of you who have…
Read MoreBiz owners can attend Fusion 59 innovation hub March 13
Strategies, assistance, collaboration offered at Fusion 59, Trinity Christian College By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor There’s an open invitation March 13 for business owners and potential business owners to sample a vision of entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth for the Palos communities and all the southwest/south suburbs. Fusion59, the “innovation…
Read MoreAbby Kasch of Palos Park is Here for the Party
Country singer hopes to cash in on ‘The Voice’ Update, April 15: Big nights tonight and next Monday for Abby. Tune in at 7 p.m. tonight and April 22. Vote for her with an App! Update, March 13: She’s movin’ on up! Watch video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwsZsTpq1uY By Bob…
Read MorePalos Heights Library to celebrate 75th anniversary
The library looks ahead, not just behind By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor A horse drawn plow. Corner gas stations. A small-town pharmacy. A vintage aerial photo of a sparsely settled community with little to recognize except the Calumet-Sag Channel bridge. Pet vaccinations under sunny skies…
Read MoreSpeeders Beware in Orland Park
Speeders can lose their vehicles in crackdown By Dermot Connolly Motorists speeding through Orland Park may get their vehicles impounded as part of a crackdown by police. Vehicles driven at excessive speeds—at least 26 mph over the limit, will be considered “public nuisances,” subject to seizure and impounding. “They can very easily get their vehicles…
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