Barbara Dargis

In southwest suburban Palos Heights, regular visits to Baumann's Bakery has been a cherished ritual for locals for years. So when Bryon Farmer, who works at the nearby Salon "L,"...

The village president in Orland Hills appointed his son trustee this week after a secret interview process, but officials in the south suburb deny nepotism was involved. Village President Kyle...

ALSIP SwapORama appeals fee hike A spokesman for the popular flea market SwapORama recently appealed to village trustees to reconsider a proposed increase in vendor fees because, if approved, it...

CHICAGO RIDGE Trash collection fee to double to $24 per quarter in 2010 The village of Chicago Ridge plans to save money in 2010 at the expense of residents. Because...

Mayors and trustees have had to cut jobs and government services in this tough economic climate, but Christmas lights and other holiday traditions? It might have been tempting to save...

FRANKFORT Village to buy downtown parcel The village solved another piece of the downtown Frankfort redevelopment puzzle this week when trustees approved a contract to buy the 3.5-acre Fox Lumber...

ALSIP Plant expansion raises job hopes The mayor of Alsip recently celebrated the expansion of a manufacturing business that he says could bring more jobs to the village. GC America...

FRANKFORT New pub on tap for closed site A closed Irish pub in Frankfort is getting a new owner. The Village Board this week approved a liquor license and a...

ALSIP Railroad crossings get makeovers Conditions are improving at three railroad crossings in Alsip at no cost to the village. Thanks to upgrades at 115th Street and Laramie Avenue, cars...

The red fox is making itself known in the south suburbs this summer. A small but growing population is creating a stir in the Worth, Joliet and Plainfield areas, forcing...