Oak Lawn mayor: Village manager shouldn’t golf with developer

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann and village manager Larry Deetjen are at odds over Deetjen’s participation in a golf tournament with a developer who wants to build a nine-story office tower in the village.

Heilmann said teeing it up with the developer last month in …

What’s Going On for Feb. 23, 2012

Here’s a look at What’s Going On in the Southland including in Chicago, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest and Chicago Heights.

Oak Lawn police blotter

OAK LAWN

DUI ARREST: Shawn M. Morris, 38, 9411 Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park, was charged with drunken driving and speeding after a Jan. 29 stop at 104th Street and Pulaski Road, police said.

POT POSSESSION: Mohamed Khalil, 18, 9511 Massasoit Ave., Oak Lawn, was …

Oak Lawn Lego display features fantastic creations

There were Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, medieval knights, pirates and so much more. It was hard to pick a favorite. But the one thing everyone could agree on was that these intricate Lego creations were amazing. “Oh, wow! Look at that!” was the general consensus …

He’s filling essential needs, one cargo  container at a time

John Shattuck is the man behind the stuff. The stuff that will cure the sick, educate the young and heal the despondent. From his Frankfort home, he organizes campaigns to send essentials, and some extras, to various locations in Haiti. On behalf of Nuestros Pequenos …

Petzel: Parish to host ‘Dancing with the St. Gerald Stars’

Greetings fellow Oak Lawnians! St. Gerald will host an evening of “Dancing with the St. Gerald Stars” on Feb. 25. Featured entertainment for the annual dinner event will be a dance competition by members of the parish.

Debbie Janicke, the development director for St. Gerald …

Around Town (North) for Feb. 19, 2012

Here is a look at upcoming events in the SouthtownStar’s North region, which includes Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Palos Hills, and Worth.

NHS students volunteer as Blanket Buddies

The National Honor Society from Richards High School recently set out to help children in the fight of their young lives. Armed with patience and sharp scissors, NHS members stayed late after school to cut fleece, fringe the edges and tie the strands together to …

Property Transfers for Feb. 19, 2012

Property transfers for Cook and Will counties. Curious about more home sales in your neighborhood? For more Chicago area transactions, see “recent sales” at www.searchchicago.suntimes.com/homes/.

Math and science conference in D-117

Pharmacy, 3D animation and architecture were among the professions on display recently at the annual Fifth-Grade Girls’ Math and Science Conference at Moraine Valley Community College. The conference was sponsored by the Palos-Orland Area Branch of the American Association of University Women, the Chemical Industry …

Orland insurance firm has grown into one of country’s biggest

Orland Park-based The Horton Group has grown into one of the nation’s biggest privately owned insurance brokerages.

Oak Lawn Metra stop to be named ‘Patriot Station’

Oak Lawn’s Metra station soon will be named “Oak Lawn-Patriot Station” in honor of the village’s 9/11 First Responders Memorial. The village board this week approved the new name for the station, which is adjacent to the monument. Metra still must approve the village’s request, …

Oak Lawn mayor, village manager at odds over meetings, development

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann said village manager Larry Deetjen recently held a secret meeting with developers about their plans to build a nine-story office building on blighted property near the center of the village and suggested Deetjen must have something to hide. Deetjen denied …

Disabato: Richards family helps Chappettos ease heartache

Once every season, Richards’ boys basketball team selects an organization to donate proceeds from one home game.

It’s a way for Richards coach John Chappetto to demonstrate to his players the importance of assisting others.

This year’s cause — providing financial assistance to the American …

Doctor accused of fondling patient, placed on leave from Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn

Dr. Rajat Prakash, 46, of Oak Brook, a doctor at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, is on leave from the hospital after a patient accused him of touching her inappropriately, authorities said.

Oak Lawn police blotter

OAK LAWN

DUI ARREST: Matthew J. Walsh, 34, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, driving on the median and no insurance Jan. 28 after a stop at 109th Street and Pulaski Road, police said.

DUI ALLEGED: Dwayne L. Smith, 31, of Chicago, was …