Community Corner

Week in Review: Stanley Cup Visit and Duckling Save

In the past week, you may have missed stories about escaping fires, a yellow light wreck, Mona Lisa opens in a new space, a meth sting, Shepard marching band plays the Blackhawks theme and more in the Palos area and nearby.

News

Two Palos Park Men Arrested in Meth Sting
Joseph Strubin, 30, and Christopher Strubin, 32, were both arrested after buying methamphetamine in Villa Park, according to police.

New Digs For Mona Lisa
A "Now Open" sign is up at the new location for Mona Lisa Boutique. 

Shepard Marching Band Welcomes Stanley Cup With 'Chelsea Dagger'
The band played while the Stanley Cup was available for people to take pictures with iconic trophy Wednesday.

Blackhawks Trainer Recalls Final 'Unbelievable' Stanley Cup Moments
Crestwood resident Mike Gapski shared a few keys to the winning season, and the excitement of the Hawks' intense game 6 win.

Pair Hospitalized in Palos Park Wreck: Police
Two drivers were trying to beat a yellow light Tuesday morning, Palos Park police said. One remains in fair condition at Advocate Christ Hospital.

2 Escape Basement Blaze Tuesday Morning
Investigators have yet to determined was started an early morning fire on Winward Trail in rural Palos.

Family Escapes Apartment Fire in Palos Hills
A father and four children were treated at Advocate Christ Medical Center following the fire early Tuesday morning.

Palos is Still Getting Fatter—Just at a Slower Rate
Obesity is responsible for over 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat our county is.

Firefighters Save Duck Family from Sewer Grate
Ducklings crossing Harlem Avenue fell through a nearby sewer grate, leading to a traffic stall and one of the more unique calls for the Palos Heights Fire Protection District.

West Nile Virus Threat Looms in Suburban Cook County
Officials at the Cook County Department of Public Health say weather over the last week has provided an ideal breeding ground for West Niles Virus-carrying mosquitos, and residents need to take precautions right now.

Blogs

What's with the 88th Avenue weed garden in Palos Hills?
I have been avoiding 88th Avenue for a long time now due to the road work. 

10 Strategies for Healthy Snacking
When it comes to weight management, research shows eating small, frequent meals is the best way to keep off excess fat and boost metabolism.

Failures in free fall in District 218

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