The Regional News

11/08/2024

Oak Lawn man sentenced in drunken driving death of Summit Village Trustee Karen Wasko.

The driver responsible for the St. Patrick’s Day 2023 crash that killed former Summit village trustee Karen Wasko has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.

11/06/2024

Kids experience voting at mock election.

Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School took to the polls during a mock election.

11/01/2024

Worth Park District expanding by taking over Altman Park.

Upon the recent acquirement of Altman Park, the Worth Park District has big plans in store for its future.

10/30/2024

Glen Maker American Legion Car show trunk or treat

Glen Maker American Legion Post 1160, 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, hosted a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 24 offering tons of fun, classic cars and treats for kids.

10/30/2024

Runners make noise at Hickory Hills Howl Thru the Hills.

Runners of all ages took to the streets of Hickory Hills for the 9th Annual Howl Through the Hills 5K Run/Walk last weekend. The event, which began at 9 a.m.

10/30/2024

Kelly Nissan re-opens in Oak Lawn with a brand new look.

Kelly Nissan, located at 4300 W. 95th St., underwent a complete renovation over the past year. While Kelly acknowledged that the process brought “some

10/30/2024

Peppo's Subs opens a second location in Orland Park. Come and get your guts.

Robert Peplowski believes that a great sub sandwich can be enjoyed everywhere in the southwest suburbs. And why not in Orland Park?

10/30/2024

Fall Fun at High 5 Heights

High 5 Heights at 12213 S. Harlem in Palos Heights, held a Fall Fun Night on Oct. 22. High 5 Heights provides a new era of opportunity and dreams will start for adult students with special needs within the District 218 community. The shop sells goods created by students and graduates from Eisenhower, Richards and Shepard High Schools with special needs from the district’s Adult Transition Program. The Fall Fun Night featured adorable fall collection pieces, including: stylish clothing, permanent jewelry, trendy accessories and of course the best customer service around. Employees handed out Halloween candy to all guests who visited the store.

10/30/2024

Halloween on the Green

Boys and ghouls of all ages were welcome to join the Village of Palos Park on the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd Street, for their annual Halloween party on October 25. The free event featured tons of fun for the entire family. In the gym, there were Halloween-themed games, surprises, crafts, and more. Outside on the Village Green, children could do some trick-or-treating and go through the village's haunted trail.

10/30/2024

McCord Gallery and Cultural Center celebrates 20th anniversary. Congratulations!

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center knows how to throw a party.

10/29/2024

Chicago Ridge returns village clerk to full-time status.

Under the new measures, the annual salary for the mayor will stay at $85,000, with an additional $12,000 for serving as liquor commissioner.

10/29/2024

Palos Park mulls adopting own grocery tax.

Illinois lawmakers have voted to eliminate the state's 1% grocery tax in 2026, prompting officials in Palos Park to consider a local version of the tax to

10/26/2024

Liquor license approved for PGN Fun Village.

https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2024/10/26/hickory-hills-adds-liquor-license-for-pgn-fun-village/

10/26/2024

Evergreen Park cites first responders for valor.

https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2024/10/26/evergreen-park-honors-first-responders-for-acts-of-valor/

10/26/2024

OLHMS students blast off!

Global Space Week is an annual international celebration of space science and technology that encourages innovation, international cooperation, and curiosity

10/26/2024

Dash for Den honors Dennis Raber.

Dennis Raber had a wide array of talents—he was an athlete, a cook, and a musician. Compassionate toward animals, Dennis was always looking for ways to help

10/23/2024

Love of flannel trips up ID theft suspect.

Two Palos Heights residents, both banking through Old National Bank, recently became victims of aggravated identity theft.

10/23/2024

Spooky Shuffle draws a crowd in Palos Park.

Palos Park added a spooky twist to a traditional run.