The Reporter
Argo makes Class 7A playoffs, will open against top-seeded Normal
By Mike Walsh Correspondent After addressing his Argonauts following their comeback victory over T.F. South in the regular-season finale — a win that two days later officially punched their ticket to the IHSA playoffs for a second straight season — Argo head coach Phil Rossberg stood by himself in the south end zone. Rossberg, standing…
Read MoreBridgeview mosque, school receive threats
By Bob Bong Fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East has had an impact locally as a Muslim school and mosque in Bridgeview received threats this week. Classes at Aqsa school were called off Friday and students switched to a remote learning day after the school received an anonymous letter this week that…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Wyndham breaks ground on new Bedford Park hotel
By Bob Bong Development in Bedford Park is in high gear and a new hotel broke ground earlier this month adjacent to the Wintrust Sports Complex on 65th Street, which opened in 2021. The importance was not lost on Bedford Park Mayor David Brady who, moments after his shovel dug into dirt on October 6, rattled…
Read MoreBedford Park named Municipal Leader of the Year
By Jeff Vorva Bedford Park is having a huge year, and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has taken notice. During the organization’s awards ceremony on Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree Alsip, the Village of Bedford Park was named the Municipal Leader of the Year. There are more than 60 municipalities encompassing the bureau.…
Read MoreMoraine Valley to host events for new president’s inauguration
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills is hosting three events as part of the inauguration for Dr. Pamela J. Haney, the college’s new president. All events are free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend a Presidential Meet and Greet that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup | SouthWest Suburban and DuPage Valley merging for football
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Taking a page out of the Chicago Catholic League-East Suburban Catholic Conference playbook, the SouthWest Suburban Conference and DuPage Valley Conference are forming a football alliance that will begin play next season. Lockport Township High School Superintendent Robert McBride confirmed the merger in a statement. Nine of the 10 current…
Read MoreTennis and Cross Country | Eagles soar to titles
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer It was a Sandburg Saturday. It was raining and reigning on Oct. 14 as the Orland Park school was able to add three titles to its collection of hardware in cross country and girls tennis. The Eagles won their ninth straight girls tennis sectional title, scoring 29 points and holding…
Read MoreRed Stars Report | Rapinoe sinks Chicago with two goals in season finale
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Women’s soccer legend Carli Lloyd’s career ended on the SeatGeek Stadium field in 2021. There was a chance that another legend, Megan Rapinoe, was also going to play her final contest in Bridgeview. But the 38-year-old Rapinoe, who will retire after this season, will put those plans on hold for…
Read MoreBridgeview resident organizes event to help the police department
By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Police Chief Ricardo Mancha took time at the latest village board meeting to thank resident Mary Bilek. Bilek, 47, put together a special dinner on Oct. 1 at Nikos, 7600 S. Harlem Ave., to support the police department. The event raised $2,100 for the police department. Gift baskets were raffled off.…
Read MorePublic Arts Commission tour highlights the Treasures of Palos Heights
By Bob Bong The Palos Heights Public Arts Commission recently conducted two tours that showed participants more than a dozen Treasures of Palos Heights. Maria DeCaprio Sunta, who has been chairman of the commission for the past 11 years, conducted the bus tours that visited 17 sites in the city. The tour started at the…
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