Kimberly Fornek

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke said some people who spoke at the April 15 hearing were against the proposal and some were in favor of the village getting its first marijuana dispensary.

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Evergreen Park puts off vote on marijuana dispensary, will hold second public hearing

June 4, 2024 at 10:44 a.m.

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke said some people who spoke at the April 15 hearing were against the proposal and some were in favor of the village getting its first...

Staff on Silver Cross Hospital’s neurology floor marvel at how far Clarke Christiansen has come since suffering a debilitating stroke last August and being unable to move his limbs or swallow. In fact, one nurse at the New Lenox hospital bought him a Superman T-shirt to represent his super achievement.

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New Lenox man, 53, prepares to rock crawl again after debilitating stroke

June 4, 2024 at 10:47 a.m.

Staff on Silver Cross Hospital’s neurology floor marvel at how far Clarke Christiansen has come since suffering a debilitating stroke last August and being unable to move his limbs or...

The redevelopment of about 12 acres on the northwest corner of Halsted and 115th streets into the Morgan Park Commons is under the direction of the nonprofit Far South Community Development Corps. The property was home previously to a Jewel Food store and the Halsted Indoor Mall.

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Morgan Park Commons to bring apartments, stores and performing arts center to Halsted and 115th

June 3, 2024 at 12:07 p.m.

The redevelopment of about 12 acres on the northwest corner of Halsted and 115th streets into the Morgan Park Commons is under the direction of the nonprofit Far South Community...

The Oak Lawn Village Board presented police Sgt. Finbarr Haran the Award of Valor for his bravery when a truck driver, Khambrel Lee, came to MN89 Inc., at 10825 Central Ave. in Oak Lawn, March 11, 2024, angry over a pay dispute.

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Oak Lawn presents Award of Valor to officer shot while working as security guard

May 29, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

The Oak Lawn Village Board presented police Sgt. Finbarr Haran the Award of Valor for his bravery when a truck driver, Khambrel Lee, came to MN89 Inc., at 10825 Central...

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Oak Lawn approves tax rebate for Nissan dealership, garbage pickup increase for residents

September 15, 2023 at 3:39 p.m.

The Kelly Nissan dealership in Oak Lawn is remodeling its showroom knowing that it can be partially funded with sales tax dollars. The Oak Lawn Village Board this week unanimously...

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Oak Lawn raises village manager pay 5%, approves 3.5% raises for high-ranking police officers

September 14, 2023 at 3:17 p.m.

The Oak Lawn Village Board rewarded Village Manager Tom Phelan with a 5% merit raise for what they called his dedication to the village and its finances. The increase approved...

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Educational Depot in Calumet City focuses on school supplies for teachers

August 17, 2023 at 7:50 p.m.

As families get ready for the return to school, teachers have been preparing, too, for the new school year. And Lillian Brown hopes her business can offer the materials they...

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Oak Lawn Library memory kits give families of those with dementia new ways to connect with loved ones

July 30, 2023 at 10:15 a.m.

People struggling to talk to and interact with family members with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia can borrow memory kits from the Oak Lawn Public Library to help....

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Evergreen Park residents seek more communication from police during crime threats

July 18, 2023 at 6:05 p.m.

Evergreen Park residents told village officials Monday they want to be notified when crimes are happening in their community, in the wake of a shooting last week inside a Mariano's...

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South and southwest suburban chambers experience a rebound after COVID-19 pandemic membership drop

July 14, 2023 at 10:15 a.m.

As area businesses recover from the pandemic shutdowns, so are the organizations that support them, namely chambers of commerce. The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce saw a decline in membership...

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