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Slice Factory makes a big debut in Lyons
By Steve Metsch Norberto Cisneros Jr., smiled after tasting the pepperoni pizza at the new Slice Factory in Lyons. “I like it,” he said. “It’s a big bang for your buck.” Cisneros, an administrative aide in the Lyons Village Hall, wasn’t kidding. “Each slice,” restaurant owner Domenico DiDiana said, “is about the length of a grown man’s forearm.”…
Read MoreNew Summit trustees take their seats
By Carol McGowan Three new trustees were sworn-in at last week’s Village of Summit board meeting. Lorena Manriquez, Sonia Ponce, and Aurora Rodriguez took the oath of office at the beginning of the meeting, then took their seats in the board room with other village officials. Judge Iris Chavira did the honor of swearing them…
Read MoreOvernight closures for Roberts Road, 87th Street underway
Overnight road closures, including full intersection closures with detours, will be scheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street over the next two weeks as the Illinois Tollway continues work on local roadway reconstruction and improvements as part of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project. Beginning Wednesday, May 10, overnight full closures of both 87th Street and Roberts Road are scheduled to…
Read MoreOak Lawn author blends fantasy and romance
By Kelly White Renowned author, Emily Hornburg, has South Side roots. Growing up in Evergreen Park and currently living in Oak Lawn, Hornburg, better known by her readers as EE Hornburg, has three books published in her Cursed Queens series: “The Night’s Chosen,” “The Shadow’s Heir,” and “The Forest’s Keeper.” All of the novels balance…
Read MoreGenetti Bistro opens in Palos Heights
By Kelly White Genetti Bistro, 12240 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, opened to the public on Friday, May 5. The charming and tranquil cafe features breakfast and lunch served from an organic menu. Some of the highlighted items include: organic coffee, herbal tea, cold brew, refreshers, delicious snacks and desserts and open-faced egg sandwiches. All food…
Read MorePop culture celebrated at Oak Lawn Library Fan Fest
By Kelly White Comic book enthusiasts united last weekend at the Oak Lawn Public Library. The library, 9427 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, held its seventh annual Fan Fest, a pop culture celebration on May 6. The day provided an opportunity for the community to come to a local event without having to drive far or…
Read MoreStagg produces two eSports state champions
By Jeff Vorva Stagg was stagger-ing in the second running of the Illinois High School Association’s eSports State Tournament. There were no team scores recorded in the event, held April 29 at Evergreen Park Community High School, but if there were, Stagg would have had a good shot at a state championship. In the five…
Read MoreOLCHS grad Moore honored for student research at EIU
The Booth Collaborative Advisory Committee at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston recently honored a student from Oak Lawn as a winner of the 2023 Award for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity. Abby Moore, a senior majoring in Communication Disorders and Sciences, won first place for “Otolaryngologist and Speech-Language Pathologist Collaboration in Head and Neck…
Read MoreSwallow Cliff NSDAR honors JROTC cadets
Swallow Cliff Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, participated in recent JROTC awards ceremonies held at Shepard High School in Palos Heights and Richards High School in Oak Lawn. The DAR JROTC award, consisting of a medal and certificate, was presented to Navy C/LTJG Osasumwen Okungbowa at Richards High School by Chapter Treasurer…
Read MoreOrland Township announces 2023 Senior American Idol winner
Twelve talented seniors showcased their vocal skills before a live audience last week as they competed for the title of 2023 Orland Township Senior American Idol. The event, sponsored by Right at Home of Orland Park, took place on April 27 at Georgios Banquets in Orland Hills. Over 550 guests flocked into the dazzlingly decorated…
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