By Joe Boyle After experiencing an interruption to everyday life and the suspension of businesses due to the pandemic this past year, Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett was eager to hear some good news.…
Palos Hills restaurant owners plead for help
By Joe Boyle Many restaurant owners in Palos Hills and adjacent communities are voicing their concerns that the latest state mitigations that prevent indoor dining could result in a death sentence. Al…
Local mayors knew restrictions were imminent
By Joe Boyle New restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus are now being applied for the first time in suburban Cook County, which does not surprise two local mayors. “Sorry to say this…
Palos Hills police chief to retire
By Joe Boyle Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett has often credited Police Chief Paul Madigan and his department for continually having the city ranked in the top 10 for low crime figures in the state. N…
STATE OF THE CITIES: Development in the Hills is encouraging as pandemic continues
By Joe Boyle The mayors of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills are encouraged this year by projects taking place in their communities, but added that a return to normalcy is not likely in the early stages o…
