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Orland Park adopts strict tree ordinance
By Heather MacDonald/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/09/08 01:06 PM   8 hits
Just as area trees are blooming with the beginnings of leafy green canopies, Orland Park has moved to protect its biggest trees, with the village board ...MORE

Jackhammer fans -- keep an eye on Backman family
By Jeff Vorva/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/09/08 01:51 PM   8 hits
  Former major leaguer Wally Backman in convinced his son, Wally Jr., can play baseball at a higher level.  He just knows it. No question. No argument. ...MORE

Thunderbolts mix bats and business in after hours event
By Kelli Murray/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/09/08 10:57 AM   12 hits
The Windy City Thunderbolts mixed batting practice with a business after hours event May 8 for area chamber of commerce members. The brisk winds didn't keep ...MORE

Palos Park reminds seniors they are not alone
By Heather MacDonald/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/08/08 02:01 PM   5 hits
Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk wants to remind residents about the "You Are Not Alone" program, which assists Palos Park senior citizens who may be ...MORE

Students, community prepare for Relay for Life
By Melissa R. Riske/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/08/08 01:58 PM   33 hits
 The American Cancer Society/District 230 All-Youth Relay For Life is scheduled for May 16-17 at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park. To date, more than 219 ...MORE

Palos 118 Math Olympiads Win Big at Regional Contest
By kgira   05/08/08 01:08 PM   4 hits
Each year, Prairie State College hosts the South Cook Math Olympiad Bowl. Students from south suburban school districts participate in a series of individual and team ...MORE

Palos 118 hires new superintendent for afternoon
By kgira   05/06/08 12:52 PM   15 hits
Palos School District 118 Superintendent Dr. Joseph Dubec handed his title and job duties over to Palos West fifth grader Haley Madura on Tuesday.  In celebration ...MORE

Graduating seniors face tough job market
By Heather MacDonald/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/05/08 11:36 AM   46 hits
    Phillip Walton, Jr., isn't afraid to roll the dice.     Even though many of his classmates at Moraine Valley Community College are scrambling to find a ...MORE

Mother's Day contest winner gives sound advice
By Kelli Murray/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/05/08 11:00 AM   56 hits
For  Palos Hills resident Donna Ricci, the Triblocal Momism contest was a good opportunity to highlight her mother's sensible advice. "Just wait 'til the chickens come home ...MORE

McMahon Family unites to aid an endangered species of dragonfly
By Heather MacDonald/Triblocal.com staff reporter   05/02/08 01:57 PM   39 hits
The McMahon family are true pioneers. Their original homestead is set on acres of land located just a few blocks west of 107th Street and ...MORE

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