Tinley Park News Archives

“You can't high-five a woman's breast.”

Oh, Canada. You've got to be kidding. The News Photographers Association of Canada has awarded first prize in the spot news category to a photo of Conrad Black flipping the bird to the media at his trial in ... via Chicago Sun-Times

“We've taken all precautions to disinfect”

A Tinley Park High School student has become infected with the drug-resistant staph infection, MRSA, also referred to as the "superbug." High school officials notified parents Monday night about the MRSA case. via NBC Channel 5

Now that a judge has cleared the way for the adoption of 49 dogs seized from a n alleged Peotone puppy mill in March, a south suburban animal shelter will begin finding new homes for the dogs. via Chicago Sun-Times

“They need all their money for gas”

Oil and gas prices are setting more records, and there is no relief in sight - especially as the summer travel season creeps in.

As CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports, on Wednesday morning, the price at the Shell station at North Avenue and LaSalle Boulevard was $3.99 9/10 for regular gas. The highest grade was $4.19, and there are still two months until summer begins.

Gasoline prices typically rise in the spring as stations switch over to pricier summer-grade fuel and demand picks up as more travelers take to the road. Read more

In a nondescript Tinley Park warehouse sit the makings of many kitchen remodelings. via Chicago Sun-Times

Now that a judge has cleared the way for the adoption of 49 dogs seized from a Peotone puppy mill in March, a south suburban animal shelter will begin finding new homes for the dogs. via WBBM-AM Chicago

“Poshard and other members of the planning board also have suggested there was an element of racism in the proposals - that they were an effort to cater to customers who didn't want to travel to hospitals in communities with minority populations.”

Readers may wonder why, in this land so blessed by the fruits of free enterprise, a hospital would have to get state permission to serve a new community. via National Ledger

The city council could vote Wednesday on Panduit Corp.'s request for a five-year, 50 percent tax abatement on the increase in property taxes generated solely from the company's planned expansion of its Lockport ... via Lincoln-Way Sun

Prosecutors in Will County have filed 14 misdemeanor counts against a Peotone woman accused of running a puppy mill where police rescued 49 dogs last month. via WAND-TV Decatur

Straight from the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, "Smart People" stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker and "Juno" star Ellen Page. via Daily Southtown Entertainment

“At this point, we're just kind of monitoring and trying to determine if any students are involved”

News of threatening graffiti found at St. Xavier University didn't alarm graduate student Jamie Brewczynski. via WGNTV Chicago

“He that can brag without lying, let him brag.”

Past is fine, but future is what counts Editor's note: Business Ledger publisher Jim Elsener gave up a comfortable job in 1992 to pursue a dream - 'starting a newspaper. via The Business Ledger

“I hope you're going to tell me you want to open a hot dog stand.”

Like so many people who've had a bad day at work, Mick Marcotte considered chucking it all and doing something completely different. via Lincoln-Way Sun

“We're not relying on construction and increased population like Florida and other bigger states.”

When it comes to the economy, being small has its benefits. That was one message from the release Friday of the state's revenue estimate, which showed the state government would get nearly $80 million more from ... via Arizona Daily Star

“He was waving his gun around in the air and everyone had to get in lockdown”

A gunman held two people as apparent hostages but reportedly made no demands before surrendering to police. via WLS-TV Chicago

Tina Poliska, of Rochelle, and Kory Allred, of Tinley Park, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. via Rochelle News Leader