An interoffice memo from Village Manager David Niemeyer and Assistant Treasurer Michael Zonsius concluded that, “staff cannot make a case that ICMRT will be financially more advantageous for the Village, and in years when there are a high number of claims, the cost differences between ICMRT and the IRMA are significant.”

The Tinley Park-Park District said farewell to summer and hello to ABCs and 123s at its annual Back to School Fun Fair on Thursday, Aug. 16. Music from School of Rock Mokena, games, crafts, refreshments and more greeted early attendees before a screening of “Monsters University” served as the main attraction.

The past two seasons have seen strong finishes for the Andrew girls volleyball team. The Thunderbolts hope a strong start can lead to better overall results this season. With at least nine returners back from last seasons squad, that could certainly be the case.

“We’re not complaining,” Tinley Park coach Lee Rucinski said of his teams four-year surge. “It’s changed the trajectory of the program. Now people wonder what Tinley Park High School is up to rather than looking at us as just another game on the schedule.”

Every dog has their day – and on Saturday, Aug. 11, the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College helped some dogs and other animals living in their kennels have a chance to seize their day as the school hosted its annual summer adoption event at their Tinley Park campus.