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Harvey man, woman charged in woman’s murder in Worth
By Bob Bong A man and woman from Harvey have been charged in the murder Saturday afternoon of a woman at an ATM in the 6800 block of West 111th Street in Worth. Tamara Jailynn Johnson, 22, and Jason Jerry Joseph Johnson, 23, were each charged Tuesday with first-degree murder. They were to appear in bond…
Read MoreRichards rolls over Hubbard in first round of 6A playoffs
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Six different Richards players found their way into the end zone in a 55-7 win over Hubbard to open the IHSA Class 6A playoffs. Richards needed just 93 seconds to drive the ball 57-yard for their first score of the game, a Myles Mitchell 5-yard rushing touchdown. Mitchell and his running…
Read MoreNeighbors open hearts for Adrianna
. Teacher slain on Narragansett sidewalk . By Tim Hadac Garfield Ridge has opened its heart to help pay expenses relating funeral services for a 37-year-old woman shot and killed on a sidewalk near 54th and Narragansett. In less than a week, some 188 people have donated a total of $16,454 to a GoFundMe page…
Read MoreGarfield Ridge will endure, as always
. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound . Eight years ago, in the wake of a high-profile murder in a Garfield Ridge alley, I was the principal author of an editorial published in the Greater Southwest News-Herald, sister publication to the Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound. I recalled that editorial this week as I…
Read MoreLucky winner claims prize at Ray Buick
. Paul Tranowski (left) stands next to his 2024 Buick Encore GX as he accepts congratulations from Ray Gieselmann III and Ray Gieselmann IV of Ray Buick, 5011 W. 63rd St. Tranowski won the sporty SUV as a grand raffle prize at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish’s 75th anniversary dinner-dance. – Greater…
Read MoreArgo makes Class 7A playoffs, will open against top-seeded Normal
By Mike Walsh Correspondent After addressing his Argonauts following their comeback victory over T.F. South in the regular-season finale — a win that two days later officially punched their ticket to the IHSA playoffs for a second straight season — Argo head coach Phil Rossberg stood by himself in the south end zone. Rossberg, standing…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Wyndham breaks ground on new Bedford Park hotel
By Bob Bong Development in Bedford Park is in high gear and a new hotel broke ground earlier this month adjacent to the Wintrust Sports Complex on 65th Street, which opened in 2021. The importance was not lost on Bedford Park Mayor David Brady who, moments after his shovel dug into dirt on October 6, rattled…
Read MoreBedford Park named Municipal Leader of the Year
By Jeff Vorva Bedford Park is having a huge year, and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has taken notice. During the organization’s awards ceremony on Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree Alsip, the Village of Bedford Park was named the Municipal Leader of the Year. There are more than 60 municipalities encompassing the bureau.…
Read MoreMoraine Valley to host events for new president’s inauguration
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills is hosting three events as part of the inauguration for Dr. Pamela J. Haney, the college’s new president. All events are free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend a Presidential Meet and Greet that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to…
Read MoreCalling all ‘soldiers’ to fight with Sara again
. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound . The social media post from Clearing resident and retired Chicago Police Officer Dwayne Bragiel was to the point. Seven words grabbed my attention. “She has to fight the demon again.” His 22-year-old daughter, Sara, “has been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma…and she’s fighting…
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