Palos Park News

In an attempt to generate more revenue and reduce a budget shortfall, Palos Hills aldermen are scheduled to vote Thursday on a dining tax.

Despite an intimidating, standing-room-onlycrowd of coin operator union members, local residents and concerned gambling opponents, the trustees of Orland Park voted 4 to 3 to ban video poker in their village Monday night.

A season of stuffing begins today. But why should one limit it to the turkey? In the great tradition of buffets and all-you-can-eat dining, the Southland has a few secrets - like stuffing your own guts with raw fish, or grilled kabobs.

An elderly woman told police the accelerator of the car she was driving got stuck and caused her to crash into a building, landing perfectly between two brick pillars, at a shopping center in southwest suburban Palos Park Saturday afternoon.

A longtime dog lover, Joy Metzger said she often was frustrated in her search for healthier food for her pet.

An elderly southwest suburban woman died Monday, five days after she was involved in an head-on traffic accident.

Megon Hill-Washington wants her son to get the H1N1 vaccine, but her husband isn't sure it's safe.

Here is a look at some ways to Expand Your Comfort Zone. Suggestions include visits to Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, the Children's Farm and Butterprint Farm's Fiddlers Competition during the Columbus Day weekend.

Dear Fixer: I am getting the runaround from Priceline.com regarding a refund of $4,705.20. My fiancee and I are having a Christian wedding ceremony in November here in Crown Point, Ind.

Jeff Mishur, of Art Excursions, will explore Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago along with its origins and sources during a lecture titled "City Beautiful: Celebrating Daniel Burnham" at 7 p.m. today at Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.

From The Orland Park Prairie Village hires landscape firm for garden at police station It may not be very aesthetically pleasing right now, but in a few years more than 1,300 native plants and flowers will be in full bloom outside Orland Park's environmentally friendly police station, 15100 S. Ravinia Ave.

Francesca's Tomato Festival Francesca's Vicinato September 7 - 13 12960 S La Grange Rd Palos Park 671-1600 www.miafrancesca.com Spaghetti dell 'Estate con Aragosta 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or linguini Two, 1 1/2 lb live lobsters 2 garlic cloves Pinch chili flakes 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 lbs assorted heirloom tomatoes Salt ...

Cassie Marie Bessert and Craig Robert Ishmael, both of Riverside, Ill., were united in marriage Saturday, Aug.

A 59-year-old sculptor apparently drowned Sunday while trying to rescue one of his dogs when it got entangled in some vegetation in Horsetail Lake in the southwest suburban Palos forest preserves.

Oak Forest Mayor Hank Kuspa decided to use Wednesday night's special city council meeting to pitch another law firm as the city attorneys instead of trying to persuade aldermen to change their minds about his first choice.

Oak Forest Mayor Hank Kuspa decided to use Wednesday night's special city council meeting to pitch another law firm as the city attorneys instead of trying to persuade aldermen to change their minds about his first choice.

Cook County President Todd Stroger last Friday vetoed a measure that would have rolled back a portion of the increased sales tax that went into effect last July.

Christine Brooks has spent most of her adult life volunteering as a lecturer, tour guide and curator at local nature centers and museums.

Oak Hills Cemetery in Palos Park has withdrawn a request to build a crematorium on its property, which is near the southwestern edge of the village.

DeKALB – Police say a Palos Park man led them on a bizarre, multi-stage, high-speed chase early Friday morning.