The Week That Was, Jan. 3-8: Petition Challenges, Ballot Referendums, Robbery

As we were shaking off our post-holiday malaise, the towns of Palos were buzzing with news this week. Here is a look back at the stories Palos Patch covered over this first week of 2011.

• For the next three months local elections will continue to be a hot topic as April 5 gets closer. This week the local electoral board in Palos Park to rule on objections filed against three commissioner candidates. To read the full story . 
• At the same time Palos Park officials were making their ruling, just yards away the Palos Fire Protection District Board of Trustees was discussing what they believe to be a serious lack of funds. The board a referendum on April's ballot asking for a tax rate increase.
• A 94-year-old Palos Heights woman New Year's Eve as burglars conned their way into her home.
• We gave you a rundown of the Illinois state laws that have gone into effect for 2011. about how these new laws might affect your daily life.
• As always the Forest Preserve District of Cook County is in picnic permits. If you are looking to reserve some picnic space you better get on it. 
• A new daycare in opening up its doors in Palos Hills.
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• In sports coverage, we brought you game recaps of Stagg and Chicago Christian basketball games. As always, sports editor Ron Kremer ranked the areas best girls and boys basketball teams.
• Myra Eder gave you the rundown of the the south suburbs over the coming week. 
• I also gave you a list of the biggest stories of 2010. to look back on Palos Patch's first four months.