Sunday, April 14, 2013
In the past week, you may have missed stories about an emotional swearing in, Conceal Carry, shopping cart theft, controlled substances, metal theft, ice cream prom, robotic surgery, income tax and others in Palos and nearby.
MONDAY Search for Missing College Student Ends in Lake Family never gave up hope for finding Jim Sylvester, 21, aunt says. 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 Election 2013: Results for Local Races Keep track of the vote tallies for the races that affect the Palos area. Find out results for local school and community college boards and township trustee races. Newcomers Join District 118 Board Katie Thomason, John Faustino, Meredith Marran and Catherine Maier were elected to the District 118 school board Tuesday night, according to uncertified results. Republicans Sweep …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Worth Township Community First Party picks up all township board seats except one.
The core of the Worth Township Board’s leadership was ousted after 16 years, with only one of the incumbents retaining his seat. A slate of challengers billing themselves as the Worth Township Community First Party overpowered the incumbents' slate—United Party of Worth Township—under an avalanche of campaign mailers hammering the incumbents on term limits, public pension double-dipping and salary freezes. The Worth Township Community First Party also promised township homeowners' a one-time, 15-percent tax rebate of the township’s $2-million-plus tax surplus. United Party members accused their opponents of faking endorsements and of ties to the state’s top democrat, Illinois State House Speaker Mike Madigan. The incumbents also complained…
Monday, April 1, 2013
Palos Patch's guide to the candidates running for seats on the Worth Township Board in the April 9th election.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
In the last week, you may have missed stories about the upcoming election, school renovations, two murder cases, moving hospital patients, ice cream, burglary and more in Palos and nearby.
MONDAY District 230 School Board: A Pair of Incumbents Face 6 Challengers for 4 Seats A guide to the April 2013 District 230 school board race, pitting eight candidates for four seats. 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 Election Central Palos: 2013 Spring Elections Your guide to the local elections. Markham Teen Charged in Tinley Park 7-Eleven Murder Held Without Bond The alleged triggerman jailed in connection with last week's 7-Eleven parking lot murder appeared at the Bridgeview courthouse and was sent back to jail without a bond. WEDNESDAY Palos Community Hospital …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
One of this April's hottest races is taking place in Worth Township. A set of longtime incumbents is battling with political newcomers who are mounting an aggressive campaign.
Friday, March 29, 2013
One of this April's hottest races is taking place in Worth Township. A set of longtime incumbents is battling with political newcomers who are mounting an aggressive campaign.
Most township races get little notice, but in recent weeks Worth Township residents have been blanketed with mailers touting what appears to be a fresh approach by a new party of reformers in the upcoming April 9 election. The Worth Township Community First Party’s campaign literature presses all the hot buttons of everything that’s wrong with Illinois government today, including pension reform, term limits and out-of-control salaries footed by the hardworking taxpayer. Connect with Patch: Oak Lawn / Evergreen Park / Palos “We believe in term limits and we’re not going to give ourselves a raise because we know taxpayers don’t want it,” Kevin Hughes, whose challenging four-term incumbent John “Jack” Murphy for town supervisor, said. “…
The United Party of Worth Township claim two suburban mayors gave them thumbs up first in the derby to win political endorsements.
Allegations of false endorsements are flying in the race for the Worth Township Board, where eight seats are up for grabs on April 9. Connect with Patch: Oak Lawn / Evergreen Park / Palos The current elected township officials who are running together as the United Party of Worth Township claim that two suburban mayors' endorsements touted in the opposition’s campaign literature and website are false and misleading to voters. The long-time, township board is facing an aggressive challenge by the Worth Township Community First Party, whose slated candidates bill themselves as “reformers” that support term limits, salary freezes and suspension of pensions for part-time, elected township officials. Among the dozens of endorsements racked up …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
In the past week, you may have missed stories about earlier high school start times, a newspaper chase, Great Harvest Bread Company, Worth Township election issues, ruse burglary, an armed robbery suspect captured and others in the Palos area and nearby.
MONDAY Suspect from 3-Year-Old Armed Robbery Captured in Virginia Police say Jerry R. Wyatt, 53, drew a knife on a tanning salon employee during a robbery in April 2010. He was arrested on Wednesday in Virginia. Title Boxing to Open in Palos Park Title Boxing to Open in Palos Park • Citgo Closes • Allstate Agent Opens Palos Office. TUESDAY D230 Students Expected to Start School 30 Mins Earlier in August The Consolidated High School District 230 administration is looking to create an advisory/resource period for all students by starting studies at 8 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. beginning in August. Woman Chases Kids onto School Bus Over Newspaper Theft: Blotter Palos Hills police reports, March 7-8. WEDNESDAY Worth Township Challengers' Slate …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Worth police are searching for a man who is suspected in a ruse burglary where jewelry and cash were stolen.
Police are looking for a man suspected in a ruse burglary in Worth from earlier this week. An elderly woman was targeted at about 1:15 p.m. on Monday, police said. This is the second ruse burglary incident reported by area police in March. An elderly couple in Hickory Hills was hit on March 8. When she answered the door, the Worth woman spoke with a man who asked if she remembered him cutting trees in the past. He told her that ice in her trees was causing problems and that he worked for a tree cutting service. Protect Yourself: Tips on Preventing Ruse Burglaries The elderly woman led the ruse burglar through her house and into the backyard to look at the trees, police said. After a short while, the woman told the man to leave and refused …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
If elected on April 9, the Worth Township Community First Party says they will give township homeowners a one-time property tax rebate
Like a chicken in every pot, the Worth Township Community First Party is promising a one-time property tax rebate to all Worth Township homeowners if elected on April 9. Join Patch: Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park The Community First Party is challenging current incumbent board members who are running together as the United Party of Worth Township. After reviewing the most recent township revenues available in the most recent financial audit, the challengers determined that the current $2.4 million tax surplus should be returned to taxpayers still struggling in the sluggish economy, a news release said. On average, the township has carried an approximate $2 million tax surplus. Under the program, Worth Township homeowners would return 15…
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8:42 am on Friday, April 12, 2013
I think it says something when the majority of incumbents lose. This seems to be the case in Worth & Oak Lawn. People unhappy with the current admin. Time for a change. more ›