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Casten visits agency that aids homeless veterans
By Dermot Connolly Cong. Sean Casten (D-6th) recently paid a visit to In Color, a non-profit in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood in his newly redrawn district, which received a $466,406 grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor that will go toward assisting homeless veterans in need of shelter and jobs. “Our background is housing and workforce……
Read MoreDo-it-all Chibe promoted to Palos Park sergeant
By Jeff Vorva Ross Chibe has done a variety of work in his police career in Palos Park starting at the bottom as an intern when he was still in school. No job was too small back then and no job has been too big in recent years, which included stints with a FBI task……
Read MorePekau opposes bringing migrants to Orland Park
By Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is resisting any talk about accepting migrants that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants shipped to the suburbs. In mid-August, Johnson said that he was looking for help from suburban towns to house the thousands of migrants, who are currently housed in police stations, Daley College, YMCAs, and……
Read MoreCasten fears possible government shutdown
By Jeff Vorva Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) is bringing millions of dollars of projects to his district but is fearful for the near future when it comes to bringing in more money. He is also crossing his fingers that there won’t be a government shutdown on Oct. 1 even though some analysts think there is……
Read MoreDynamic 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……
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