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Area Sports Roundup: Former Lyons and Morton College coach Stamas now the boss at Brother Rice
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer A guy who has seemingly done it all in the basketball world is coming to Brother Rice. Conte Stamas, a former Lyons and Morton College head coach, was hired Aug. 25 to replace Bobby Frasor Frasor left the program to work in the corporate field. If the the expected returnees…
Read MorePigskin Roundup: 23-skidoo — Stagg losing streak is history after season-opening win over Reavis
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The boss got it right. Before the Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education Meeting on Aug. 25, Stagg Principal Eric Olsen talked to a news reporter about the coming football season. Olsen said the Chargers would soon snap their 23-game losing streak dating back to Week 2 of…
Read MoreHigh School Football: Mt. Carmel air attack, dominant ‘D’ star in season-opening romp over St. Rita
By Steve Millar Correspondent With Mount Carmel struggling to run the ball against a tough St. Rita defensive front early in the 2022 season opener, it was time for the Caravan to unleash an overlooked weapon: the passing game. “We started off slow running the ball but [coach Jordan Lynch” put together a game plan…
Read MoreGirls Volleyball: Mother McAuley tops Matea Valley for Oswego East title
By Randy Whalen Correspondent The storyline was simple for Mother McAuley. An opportunity to cap the first week of this season by gaining a measure of revenge from last year’s loss in the Class 4A state title match. The Mighty Macs did that as they came out clicking and didn’t let up in a 25-21,…
Read MoreCharge West Lawn man in hostage standoff
Was disgruntled man demanding pay, police say By Bob Bong A West Lawn man has been charged after holding two employees at gunpoint last week at Redline Towing in Chicago Ridge. Police said officers were dispatched at 10:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8 to Redline Towing, 10103 S. Kitty Ave., for an employee threatening his co-workers.…
Read MorePeck students pumped up
It’s not every day that boys and girls are eager to end summer vacation and go back to class, but that was the vibe last week at Peck Elementary School. One student (right) showed that spirit as he high-fived 23rd Ward Ald. Silvana Tabares, who joined longtime Principal Okab Hassan (center), faculty, staff and parent…
Read MoreCounty funds gun violence work
‘Safe and thriving communities’ the goal, Preckwinkle says From staff reports Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined last week by Cook County Commissioners Brandon Johnson, Dennis Deer, Frank Aguilar, Alma Anaya and Bridget Degnen and Avik Das, Executive Director of the Justice Advisory Council, to announce the recipients of the County’s Gun Violence…
Read MoreFlood relief project starts in Gage Park
In providing flood relief to the Gage Park neighborhood, the Chicgo Department of Water Management last week began making a major tie end into the underground sewer system at 53rd and California. The work will require California to be closed through Thursday, Aug. 25. Motorists are advised to travel with caution, as 53rd Street (from…
Read MorePolice make gun bust
A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested in front of 5930 S. Kedzie by CPD Unit 862A at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. David Banda was reportedly observed walking south on Kedzie while clutching onto his waistband area, a CPD spokesman said. As police officers approached,…
Read MoreDart warns seniors about ruse burglaries
From staff reports Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning the public about ruse burglaries following an incident that occurred last week. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 8, Sheriff’s Police responded to a call of a residential burglary in unincorporated Norwood Township. Upon arrival, they learned that one of the five unidentified offenders…
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