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Whisler being ousted as Red Stars owner after release of Yates Report
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The NWSL’s investigation into allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct hit the Chicago Red Stars hard last week. The Yates Report was released Oct. 3, and some of its 319 pages include claims that ex-Stars coach Rory Dames abused players and that team owner Arnim Whisler turned a blind eye…
Read MorePigskin Wrap: Lemont overpowers Richards in SSC crossover
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Richards is in a pretty good position to get into the playoffs this year, but all of its success has come within the South Suburban Conference Red. Outside the Red? The Bulldogs know they still have some work to do. After a 68-30 crossover road loss to SSC Blue powerhouse…
Read MoreNazareth Academy seniors named commended scholars
Nazareth Academy seniors Sophie Hynes, of Western Springs, and Alexander Soto, of Berwyn, have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers among students who took the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT.…
Read MoreBoys Soccer: Stagg keeps rolling; Marist’s Danny Olsen scores four in draw with Marian Catholic
By Steve Millar Correspondent Kacper Dziubek has some extra motivation to lead Stagg soccer deep into the postseason this season. The junior midfielder wants bragging rights over his older brother, Sebastian, who starred for the Chargers until graduating in 2019. “He never won a regional title here, so that’s something I’m trying to do —…
Read MorePizza Castle moving from Gage Park to Hickory Hills
By Bob Bong Pizza Castle has had a long run at its Gage Park neighborhood home on the Southwest Side. But after almost 50 years, the Jensen family is pulling up the roots on the family business and moving to the suburbs. The pizzeria, which was founded in 1973, will be moving to 7737 W.…
Read MoreMacy’s grand opening Friday in Evergreen Park
By Bob Bong The new Market by Macy’s and Macy’s Backstage stores will hold their grand openings this weekend at Evergreen Plaza in Evergreen Park. The new stores will open in the former Carson’s at 9700 S. Western Ave. Market by Macy’s will occupy the first floor and Macy’s Backstage outlet store will take over…
Read MoreSenior Center has re-opened
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 I hope everyone has been able to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather we’ve been blessed with. I visited the Southwest Regional Senior Center, 6117 S. Kedzie, recently. They are open once again, and everything looks very nice. New floors were installed and there are freshly painted…
Read MoreTabares’ shred day was a fun event
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Happy National Pizza Month! Don’t we live in a great neighborhood for pizza? There are so many pizza parlors to choose from. There are the big chains and the mom-and-pop establishments. I volunteered on last week at…
Read MoreKids visit gas station with a purpose
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Last Thursday, third graders from McKay School visited the new Roux Gas Station at 7051 S. Western. The station was recently built on the vacant lot where Napleton Buick and its predecessor, Van Male Buick, once stood. Now…
Read MorePro Soccer Report: Red Stars claim playoff spot, will face San Diego in first round
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer In a joking attempt to jinx the Chicago Red Stars into losing to or drawing with Angel City in a game with playoff implications, the North Carolina Courage’s twitter account made two references to supposed Chicago Cubs’ hexes. “Rumor has it a guy named Steve Bartman rode into SeatGeek Stadium…
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