Admin | August 24, 2011
Why: What better break from the weekly routine than a stroll along the Rimrocks along the east end of Swords Park while learning more about the area from Kevin Kooistra, community historian of the Western Heritage Center. The 90-minute tour will include information about the areas use as a Crow fasting site and cemetery, the site [...]
Admin | August 24, 2011
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Officials say a park pentathlon at the Illinois State Fair featuring teams of state workers shows the fun things families can do at their local parks. Teams made up of employees of the state fair, park districts, secretary of states office, Department of Natural Resources, Army National Guard, local sheriffs department [...]
Admin | August 24, 2011
The National Grange, the nations oldest national agricultural organization, calls on Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (HR-1449) on behalf of its more than 200,000 members in order to protect individual vehicle ownership rights, particularly for residents of farming and rural communities. Our members value their ability and freedom to [...]
Admin | August 24, 2011
Updated: August 23, 2011 2:04AM Fill the Boot: Motorists will have opportunities to Fill the Boot this month as Tinley Park firefighters station themselves at various intersections to collect donations to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Firefighters will hit the streets from 3 to 7 pm Friday (Aug. 26). Proceeds go toward helping local MDA [...]