Established 1958

Mark Benaitis, who came to the Hickory Hills Police Department in April 1997, was promoted to Deputy Police Chief with the department. He was introduced by Police Chief Charles Hobart, received his oath of office from City Clerk Dee Catizone, and had his badge pinned on by his wife while his two sons watched. A reception followed.

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The Hickory Hills Park District has openings in the Little Learners Preschool classes:

Five days a week, Monday through Friday, for $1,760; three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for $980; and two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, for $805. 

Classes start in September and run through May 2022. Class times are 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. or 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

The office is open from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for registration. To register, your child’s birth certificate and immunization records are required. Children and staff are currently required to wear a face mask when social distancing is not possible. 

There is also a preschool and kindergarten before and after care program. Before Care runs from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $82 for residents and $87 for non-residents per week. After Care runs from 12 to 4:15 p.m. The cost is $103 for residents and $108 for non-residents per week. 

For more information, call 708-598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrct.org. 

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The Hickory Hills Park District is hosting an “Art 4 Kids” program for 2 ½ to 5-year-olds this summer. 

Every Wednesday, 10 to 10:45 a.m., from July 7 to August 11, students will meet at Krueger Park Activity Room C to craft with play dough, water colors, chalk, and more. 

The fee is $30 for residents and $35 for non-residents. Register by calling the Hickory Hills Park District at 708-598-1233.

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Residents can get 2021 Splash Pad Season Passes for just $20. Passes are exclusively sold at the Kasey Meadow building, 8047 W. 91st Place, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Daily rates are $5 for anyone. The Splash Pad is open seven days a week, from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Visit hhparkdistrict.org for more information. 

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