Palos Patch

Looking to adopt a fuzzy friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at adoption agencies in and around Palos. trib.al/KQCDTjD

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/OnApuoq

PLUS: 30 yrs for armed robberies, abductions | Man shot in tussle with PD over gun | Kids' café to benefit teacher | Family wants justice trib.al/1BzGW9N

One of your neighbors published an article in the Obituaries section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/Bthio0a

One of your neighbors published an article in the Obituaries section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/dAfFTdC

Drivers be warned: Palos Park police announce plans to enforce school bus passing laws from the street and aboard the bus on problem routes. trib.al/W7wqFWJ

Grades 1-8 start school Aug. 23, with preschool and kindergarten starting Aug. 24 at Palos Consolidated School Dist. 118 schools. trib.al/g8x3ajV

The Hyundai owners told police the keys to the Elantra were in another vehicle that was unlocked, Palos Hills police reports said. trib.al/RNkfLp5

Palos Park hosts the Southwest Community Concert Band Thursday, Aug. 17, for the final free concert of the summer concert series. trib.al/A8wYbH8

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information. trib.al/KBmEajr

Freshmen students report Aug. 16 for the first day of school, with all grades reporting Aug. 17 at Shepard High School. trib.al/NFMSEGf

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/NtUI57A

The first day of school for North Palos Dist. 117 students is Aug. 18. Here's all the dates you need to know for the 2023-2024 school year. trib.al/uHEoCYS

One of your neighbors published an article in the Sports section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/uRXPrgl

Look inside the most recently listed houses available in the Palos area. trib.al/QI3hkuB

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories. trib.al/2Y2H4pN

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG | trib.al/JD25Wek

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/IVWMAmY

The community theater group will be casting "Guys and Dolls." Sign up for a slot to audition Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 at Morgan Park Academy. trib.al/W9AgiuV

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/UXl0DOO