April 2, 2025 Update from the Mayor
St. Patricia Annual Wine Mixer Saturday, April 5
On Saturday, April 5th, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., St. Patricia’s Parish will host its largest fundraiser of the year — “St. Patricia Annual Wine Mixer.” Tickets are available at the rectory office. It proves to be a very entertaining evening. The Dueling Pianos are featuring the famous “Howl at the Moon.”
The evening will feature a versatile and talented group of musicians who will perform your favorite songs from the 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits.
There is plenty of food and a variety of beverages to taste—from soft drinks to wine or a craft beer. Gather to see old friends or make new ones on the dance floor while supporting our school.
Local Storm Sirens
As we recently experienced in the area, tornado season is here so please be keep an ear open for our local warning sirens.
Locally, during a severe weather incident, tornado sirens will be activated if any one of the five conditions exist:
1. A tornado or funnel cloud aloft is reported within a 10-mile radius of Hickory Hills, Summit, or Hometown by a member of the police department, fire department, or an emergency management agency.
2. Multiple calls from different sources reporting a tornado, funnel cloud, or structural damage from high winds in our area.
3. A tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) accompanied by threatening weather within 10 miles and tracking towards Hickory Hills, Summit, or Hometown.
4. A request from any watch commander of the police and fire departments, mayor, director of public works, or alderman during the conditions of threatening weather.
5. A tornado or funnel cloud is visible by communications personnel from the Communications Center
Elsie’s Food Pantry
Elsie’s Food Pantry, located at 10040 88th Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465, continues to serve up to 150 needy families a week. Beth Heinrich, the pantry Director, said that the pantry could use additional pasta, tuna, and some non-food items such as tooth paste and tooth brushes. There is a drop off box located on the Savior Divine driveway or else you can walk donated items into the pantry Wednesday morning or Thursday morning between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. at the lower level.
As of now Elsie’s has yet to experience a reduction in food from the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Program hours are every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thank you to the wonderful 28 volunteers at Elsie’s who continue to help families in need each week.
Mayor Mike