ALSIP—Alsip residents can honor the veterans and service members in their lives by ordering a banner to be displayed on village light poles. The Village of Alsip and Alsip Chamber of Commerce are teaming up in the Hometown Heroes program.
Current and former residents of Alsip who have served or are currently serving our country in a branch of the military are eligible for the program. Applications will be accepted through April 30. The banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day.
Hometown Heroes must have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard. The fee is $100 and includes banner production and placement by the village. If requested on the application, the original banner will be returned to the family after the two-year period. Photos of the individual in uniform are preferred and should be in reasonably good condition.
To order a banner, simply download the application on the Village of Alsip and Alsip Chamber websites. Applications can also be picked up at:
Alsip Village Hall, 4500 W. 123rd St.
Alsip Chamber of Commerce, 12159 S. Pulaski Road
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library, 11960 S. Pulaski Road
Alsip Park District, 12521 S. Kostner Ave.
Complete the application and return it, along with a photograph of the hometown hero, and check to the Alsip Chamber, 12159 S. Pulaski Road. Photos of the individual in uniform are preferred and should be in reasonably good condition.
Original photos will be returned. The attractive banners will be displayed for two years, from 2026 through 2028. If requested on the application, the original banner will be returned to the family after the two-year period.
For more information, email info@alsipchamber.org or: Cathy- Ohara, 708@aol.com.
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