Palos Hills News

MONDAY, JAN. 30 DUI on Roberts Road Fred Ammerpohl, 53, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of drug equipment, possession of cannabis and driving without insurance.

'Bar None': The Sisterhood of Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 S. Western Ave., Olympia Fields, offers a "Bar None" Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday followed by a family Shabbat service.

On Friday, Jan. 13, Mokena resident Jack DeVries was honored along with 32 other Chicago Christian High School students for displaying excellence in the classroom, character development and work ethic during the second quarter of this school year.

A Palos Hills man accused of stealingA a canister filled with donations for a woman fighting cancer pleaded not guilty.

Free general admission continues to Jan. 28 and on Jan. 30 and 31 at Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.

SUNDAY, JAN. 14 DUI on 111th Street Amanda Reed, 25, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving.

The Cook County Health and Hospitals System hopes to partner with NorthShore University Health System in a three-year deal to train emergency room physicians and net the county nearly $565,000. The proposed contract would create an emergency medical residency program for doctors of Evanston-based NorthShore at Stroger Hospital on the Near West ... (more)

Debbie Boniface understands the importance of repeating a message, especially when it comes to drug and alcohol abuse among students.

After several recent overdoses believed to be heroin related, Palos area school officials are voicing their concerns about an increase in the usage of the dangerous drug among teens.A In a letter to parents that was sent Thursday, District 230 superintendent James Gay encouraged parents to talk with their children about the issue and consult the ... (more)

Mara Heneghan, a senior at Stagg High School in Palos Hills, would like to major in political science or international relations.