The 16th annual Taste of Thornton Township featured more than 1,200 people enjoying one of the last summer festivals of the year. The event, which took place at the township headquarters at 333 E. 162nd St. in South Holland, had a variety of food vendors serving ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, catfish, tacos, Chinese, pizza, corn, jerk chicken and more. There were also a large selection of craft vendors. The community was treated to free Back to School haircuts, bookbags w/school supplies, games and carnival rides, Bingo a classic car show and the first annual Taste of Thornton Township Basketball tournament, where teens and police officers played on the same team for the pride of their town. There was also a princess and superhero breakfast but young kids. The afternoon featured a wide selection of entertainment including Thornton Township Mexican Youth Folkloric Dancers, Line Dancing, Steppers, Chicago Boyz Acrobats, Visions of Santana, Rico – Michael Jackson Impersonator, Past Life and the header liner- The Dramatics
“At Thornton Township, we want to offer our residents the best. It was just a great day of family fun and fellowship,” said Jerry Jones, Thornton Township Board of Trustee member. “We value our community and we enjoy giving back in every way we can.”