Sunday, February 17, 2013
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MONDAY, FEB. 11 Sandburg Athletic Director Bruce Scheidegger Dies in Car Accident The head of Carl Sandburg High School athletics was found dead in Carroll County early Sunday morning outside of southwest of Freeport. Those who knew Scheidegger remembered him as a supportive and caring figure in the school. Texting Might Soon Be Allowed in Stagg High School A District 230 school board vote coming later this month could open up cell phone policies at the high school. TUESDAY, FEB. 12 'We Have 1965 Stores' on Harlem: Palos Heights Mayor Mayor Bob Straz identified a need for 'forward thinkers' who can change the city's business landscape during Tuesday's State of Palos Heights address. He also highlighted the city's fiscal responsibility and …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
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MONDAY, DEC. 17 Man Accused of Giving Teen Heroin Sought County Drug Treatment A Cook County judge refused to lower the bond for 19-year-old Matthew Lefebvre on Monday, a move that would have qualified him for the county's jail-based drug rehab program. Astro Stars: Shepard Students & Staff Make 'Call Me Maybe' Video Shepard's Television Production teacher, students & staff came together for their version of Carly Rae Jepsen"s 'Call Me Maybe.' The song became an Internet phenomenon and has been frequently parodied. TUESDAY, DEC. 18 Man Arrested for DUI Threatened to Hurt Kids at School: Police A Palos Hills man referenced the Connecticut shooting massacre while in custody Monday, police said. Officers have removed guns and ammo from his …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
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MONDAY, DEC. 3 Pep Rally Pumps up St. Alexander School (VIDEO) Students spent a few minutes Friday afternoon getting excited about grant money the school is after. ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Palos There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals who were last known to be in Palos Heights, Palos Park or Palos Hills. Patch highlights a few of them today. First Cheesecake Factory in Southland Opens Wednesday The new 9,400 square-foot restaurant serving a novel-sized menu of entrees and cheesecakes launches in Orland Park this week. Take look inside while they held a test run over the weekend. TUESDAY, DEC. 4 Murder Suspect Not a Flight Risk, Psychiatrist Says The family of Mohammed Salahat, who is accused in the 2011 Granat murders…
Monday, December 3, 2012
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MONDAY, NOV. 26 Jobless Numbers Drop From October 2011 Although unemployment is down from this time compared to last year, numbers slightly increased from September 2012 to October. Figures on Palos-area jobs weren't released but stats are available for the Southland and Illinois. Hickory Hills Man Pushed Through Window During Fight: Police Both the Hickory HIlls man and another guy from Plainfield were arrested by Palos Hills police. TUESDAY, NOV. 27 Holiday Shopping Kicks Off at McCord The Palos Park art gallery is holding its 8th annual Holiday Shoppe for the shopping season. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Granat Murders Defendant Could Go Home Next Week: Attorney A doctor will testify at a bond hearing next week that 18-year-old Mohammad Salahat …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
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MONDAY, NOV. 19 Alsip Drops Holiday Cross Over Lawsuit Threat A Wisconsin-based foundation threatened to sue the village over the display of a cross used in Christmas decorations. The Freedom from Religion Foundation said the village's Holiday Cross is "unconstitutional." ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Palos There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals who were last known to be in Palos Heights, Palos Park or Palos Hills. Patch highlights a few of them today. TUESDAY, NOV. 20 Stay Heathy While Cooking for Thanksgiving ATI Physical Therapy offers tips to stay healthy while cooking that big meal. 'Nobody Ever Complained' About Cross: Alsip Mayor No residents have complained to the village about the holiday decoration on a municipal…
Sunday, November 11, 2012
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MONDAY, NOV. 5 Lipinski Reflects on Lessons His Father Taught Him Continuing the Lipinski reign over Illinois's 3rd Congressional District, Dan Lipinski still considers himself a kid who grew up on Chicago's Southwest Side. Chief Praises Detectives in Serial Property Damage Bust A male juvenile faces several charges from Palos Hills police. TUESDAY, NOV. 6 2012 Election Results: Find All Your Local Winners Find out who won and by how much in all your local county and state races. Pair Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Akram Alshoweat of Oak Lawn and Mohammed Shaban of Hickory Hills each pleaded guilty to one count of felony hate crime Tuesday and were sentenced to 24 months of probation. Other charges were dismissed. Illinois Tollway Streamlines …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
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MONDAY, OCT. 29 No Cancer-Causing Material in Jet Fuel: Palos Park Official G. Darryl Reed says the spill doesn't appear to have had harmful substances. Wetzel Shows Smarts at Navy’s Football Program Keegan Wetzel of Palos Heights, who was named Chicago Catholic League Defensive Player of the Year while at St. Laurence High School, is excelling in the classroom and on the field. TUESDAY, OCT. 30 Blaze Damages Palos Hills Garage No one was home when a garage caught fire on South 88th Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Restaurant Featured on Food Network Show Seeing More Customers, Owner Says Just a few weeks after the Valley Inn appeared on a Food Network show, new and old customers alike are filling the Palos Hills restaurant. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
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MONDAY, OCT. 22 New Wendy's Opening Tuesday In business news, the national, fast-food burger chain has built a new location in Palos Heights. Meanwhile, McDonald's is expected to open up in November and a new religious gifts store is coming to Harlem Avenue. Sperone's on Harlem: What Should Go Here? This former Italian joint sits on a prime piece of Harlem Avenue real estate. Do you want another restaurant to move in? Or would you rather see some new kind of business? TUESDAY, OCT. 23 New Lenox Police Arrest Retired White Sox Star Carlton Fisk Police found the Hall of Famer in a cornfield stupor behind the wheel of his pickup truck near Gougar and Spencer Roads. He was charged with DUI and spent the night in jail. Inside the 'Perversion …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
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MONDAY, OCT. 15 Police Hit Gang Members With More Charges in Palos Burglaries Two Gangster Disciples were hit late last week with more charges stemming from a series of Palos Heights break-ins. Palos Hills Veteran Welcomed Home USMC Sgt. Andrew J. Jender, a Stagg High School graduate and Palos Hills resident, is back home for a short while before he returns to active duty. TUESDAY, OCT. 16 Grandma Scam Targets Palos Park Resident A Palos Park resident was targeted in well-known scam where someone on the other end of a phone call claims to be a grandchild in need of money. Driver Fights with Police, Faces DUI Charge: Blotter Palos Heights police reports, Oct. 4-6. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 Family-owned Deli Looks to Rebuild after Fire The Ilics, …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
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What Should Go Here? Mona & Co. Fashion Shop This once was the spot for an apparel and accessories store. Bikes & Buggies: Bicycle Biz Dates Back 100 Years (or More) Rich Dziedzic, manager of Richards Bikes in Palos Heights, explains the business' history and the current affairs of the bicycle world. Nurse Hit in the Head by Patient: Blotter Palos Heights police reports, Sept. 23-24. Peanut Butter Recall Expands to Whole Foods, Target, GNC The voluntary recall of salmonella-contaminated peanut and almond butter now includes more than 70 products. What Would You Ask the Presidential Candidates? A series of presidential debates in October starts tonight. President Barack Obama meets challenger Gov. Mitt Romney at the University of Denver. …
