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Dynamic duo to lead team at Glen Oaks School
From staff reports Flexible, open-minded and adaptable are three qualities the new principal and assistant principal at Glen Oaks School cite as ingredients for continuing to build a culture of fun and success with both students and staff. Farah Daoud, who spent last year as assistant principal at the Hickory Hills’ school, was named principal…
Read MoreRichards JROTC students complete Basic Leadership Training
Summer for high school students typically means making some money, heading to the beach, and spending time with family on vacations. For students enrolled in the U.S. Navy JROTC program at Richards High School, summer also offers the chance to learn about life as a military officer. More than a dozen recently spent a week…
Read MoreFootball Season Preview South Suburban Conference
A look at how the area South Suburban Conference teams look heading into the 2023 football season. ARGO HEAD COACH: Phillip Rossberg 2022 RECORD: 5-5 2023 OUTLOOK: A mixture of eight returning starters and some young players will try to keep the momentum going at the Summit school. Back for the Argonauts are seniors…
Read MoreEvergreen Park police cited for quick actions after fatal Mariano’s shooting
By Joe Boyle Evergreen Park police officers who assisted in tracking down a man linked to a fatal shooting were recognized by village officials for their performance to duty. Police were dispatched during the morning hours of July 13 after a report of multiple shots fired by an active shooter in Mariano’s food store at…
Read MoreSt. Catherine charges forward with 5k run
By Kelly White Students woke up bright and early but not to head to the classroom. St. Catherine of Alexandria School, 10621 S. Kedvale, Oak Lawn, hosted its 12th annual Charge on 5K on Saturday, August 19. “I’ve been doing this every year, since it started more than a decade ago,” Erin Heidemann, of Oak…
Read MoreShepard celebrates start of football season with Orange and Brown Game
From staff reports The Shepard High School community gathered on Friday, August 18, to celebrate the start of a new football season with the customary Orange and Brown Game. Beautiful weather, performances by the varsity dance team, and free sno-cones for everyone helped make the evening at Shepard stadium a wonderful occasion. Booster Club also…
Read MoreCommittees filling up in Palos Park
By Jeff Vorva After announcing a long list of appointments for committees, Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters was happy. There were several vacant spots on various committees and after the smoke cleared at an Aug. 14 village council meeting, the mayor said there are just a few spots still unfilled on the Beautification Committee and…
Read MoreCasten to hold Town Hall on Thursday at Moraine Valley Community College
Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) will host a town hall in Palos Hills at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Parkway, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Since being elected to Congress, Casten has made it a top priority to be accessible and in constant communication with constituents—holding over…
Read MorePalos Heights business plan taking shape
By Jeff Vorva It may take a while before downtown Palos Heights buildings get face-lifts and parking lots get makeovers, but significant movement was made with a business district plan. The city council voted 7-0 on Aug. 15 to adopt an ordinance for the approval of the business district plan and designation of the Palos…
Read MoreRed Stars near sale to group led by Laura Ricketts
By Jeff Vorva The Ricketts family is ready to buy the Chicago Red Stars. The family, which owns the Chicago Cubs and has a minority share in the Chicago Sky, will purchase the Red Stars, pending approval from the National Women’s Soccer League, for $35.5 million according to multiple reports. The current ownership, led by…
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