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Chicago Ridge light show benefits toy drive
By Kelly White Both having been raised in Chicago Ridge, John and Danielle Valenti take pride in their home and community. Christmastime is the perfect time for them to showcase their elaborate light display right in the heart of Chicago Ridge. But Christmas means so much more to the Valenti family. Since 2021, The Valenti…
Read MoreSuspect in Bedford Park shooting charged in Oak Lawn, Worth robberies
By Bob Bong The man charged with shooting a Bedford Park police officer in November has been indicted for two gas station robberies in October in Oak Lawn and Worth. Oak Lawn police last week said Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, was indicted by a Cook County Grand Jury on December 18 for the…
Read MorePalos Area Chamber’s president committed to local business
By Kelly White Born and raised in Palos Heights, Todd Probasco takes pride in his roots. Elected as the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce president in December of 2022, for a two-year term, Probasco is looking forward to helping the community continue to thrive. “The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce is an amazing origination,” Probasco…
Read MoreOrland cops praised for action for alleged hate crime
By Jeff Vorva The Orland Park Police Department was lauded publicly for its swift action for the arrest of a resident involved in an alleged hate crime. Terrence P. Clyne, 68, of the 15400 block of Catalina Court in Orland Park, was arrested on January 3 and charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery and…
Read MoreBoys Hoops Wrap | Mount Carmel makes statement with beating of Benet
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent In. a highly anticipated matchup, Mount Carmel used a second-half surge to top Benet, 50-36, at the 5th annual Steve Pappas Shootout hosted by DePaul Prep. The Caravan (17-2, 2-0 Chicago Catholic Blue) held a three-point lead at halftime, but outscored the Redwings 29-18 over the final two quarters. Benet’s 36…
Read MoreBoys Basketball | Marist routs Carmel and St. Rita
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent After closing out 2023 with a loss and runner-up finish at the 80th Annual Centralia Holiday Tournament, Marist got back to its winning ways with routs of Carmel and St. Rita. The RedHawks topped the East Suburban Catholic rival Corsairs, 73-42, on Jan. 5 and best the Mustangs of the Chicago…
Read MoreArea College Report | SXU, Trinity men’s volleyball getting ready to roll
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent While basketball has dominated the area college scene this winter, men’s volleyball is just around the corner. Practice is in full swing and matches start later this month. Saint Xavier wants to keep its best stretch of winning in program history going. Excluding the shortened 2020 pandemic season, the Cougars have…
Read MoreGirls Hoops Wrap | Young and older have fun in Oak Lawn
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent It was a little of the old and new mixing together at Oak Lawn. The current Spartans beat Crete-Monee, 54-42, in a nonconference game on Jan. 7. In the crowd were players from the 2013-14 Oak Lawn squad that finished 28-2. After the game, alumni players engaged in a game of…
Read MoreArea Sports Report | Kendall Coyne Schofield part of history as PWHL game sets attendance record
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Add a new chapter to the Kendall Coyne Schofield story. The Palos Heights native and Sandburg graduate, who has won gold and silver Olympic medals in women’s hockey, helped launch the new Professional Women’s Hockey League and is a team captain for the Minnesota franchise. Minnesota and the league’s five other…
Read MoreOak Lawn officials to address migrant crisis at board meeting
By Joe Boyle The Oak Lawn Village Board will consider additional measures to address the migrant crisis during the next board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The measures will be in addition to a previous vote on Dec. 12 that amended the village’s hotel/motel occupancy ordinance in response to concerns over migrants…
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