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Police Department breaks ground on new facility South Holland leaders and residents, including Mayor Don A. De Graff (pictured left) and police Chief Greg Baker (bottom at podium) took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, June 3, at the site of the new police station, 16330 South Park Avenue. The former MB Financial Motor Bank will be renovated to meet the needs of the expanded... Read More

The South Holland Police Department has launched a new program, the Community Relations Initiative, that is designed to better serve our senior residents, as well as our local businesses. With this new program, members of the South Holland Police Department will engage seniors and raise their awareness by way of preventative communication. This communication will consist of crime tips,... Read More

It’s never too early to start thinking about who to honor with the Mayor’s Leadership Awards. GUIDELINES FAITH: Nominee must be a South Holland resident who has demonstrated outstanding service to advance the heritage of Faith in the Village of South Holland FAMILY: Nominee must be a South Holland resident who has demonstrated outstanding service as a role model to married couples, families,... Read More

Resident believes in helping his community By Cindy Cruz Clint Verhagen believes in the importance of helping his community. Some time ago, when he wanted to make a difference, Clint approached a village board member and inquired if he could help by volunteering for a commission that was in his area of interest. The village’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) was a good fit because Clint... Read More

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 160th Place & South Park Avenue Check-in/Day of race registration: Opens at 6:00 a.m. Kick-off Ceremony & Warm Up: 7:00 a.m. 15-Mile Bike Race: 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon: 7:45 a.m. 10K Run: 8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk: 8:15 a.m. Kids Dash, Vendors & Other Activities: 8:30 a.m. Register online: www.southholland.org Proceeds to benefit the South... Read More

The South Holland Municipal Band will conduct their final performance for the summer season at the Paarlberg Festival on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. The annual festival, hosted by the South Holland Historical Society, is held at Paarlberg Park, 172nd Street and Paxton Avenue. 2014 marks the 72nd anniversary of the municipal band providing free concerts all summer, beginning on Memorial... Read More

Ainsworth Rose, originally known for his reggae performances as the Jamaican One-Man Band, returns to the Heritage Festival. Rose and the Sunshine Reggae Band will perform Saturday, August 30, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, 160th Place and South Park Avenue. The annual Heritage Festival “Saturday in the Park” event is a day of family-friendly activities. In... Read More

The annual Heritage Festival kicks off with the Artists Gallery exhibition, August 27 – 30, at the South Holland Community Center, 501 East 170th Street. Showcasing their works of art include painters, sculptors, illustrators, potters, woodworkers, photographers, and more. The gallery is open to the public (at no cost). Artists Gallery Hours Wednesday, August 27 – Friday, August... Read More