The Reporter
Bolingbrook firefighters free heron tangled in fishing line at Whalon Lake
Bolingbrook firefighters were at the right lake at the right time on Wednesday, Aug. 2, to rescue a great blue heron tangled in fishing line. Volunteer dragonfly monitors Jeanne Golec and Sharon Sullivan were kayaking at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Whalon Lake when they saw the heron eat a fish and become tangled in…
Read MoreCollege Notebook | Illinois Wesleyan golfer Clifford sets program mark
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Illinois Wesleyan golfer Quinn Clifford has been lauded as a member of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Team in men’s golf for the 2022-23 academic year. Clifford, a Brother Rice graduate and Chicago resident, is the first Titans underclassman men’s golfer to receive Academic All-America status. He was honored for…
Read MorePro Soccer Report | Millonarios one-up Crystal Palace in festive game at SeatGeek
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer There was definitely a different soccer vibe at SeatGeek Stadium on July 26. The Bridgeview facility hosts the Chicago Red Stars and occasionally the Chicago Fire. The crowds for those games are relatively tame compared to international soccer. But during the Chicago Nations Cup Series battle between English Premier team…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup | Area baseball and softball stars on ESPN
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer It’s easy to catch some of the area’s former athletes honing their crafts. You can find former Brother Rice star and Palos Park native Michael Massey belting home runs for the Kansas City Royals on MLB Network, ESPN or YouTube. During recent NBA seasons, Hickory Hills native and Stagg grad…
Read MorePark Lawn dedicates Chicago Ridge facility
By Kelly White Park Lawn, which provides services that promote choice and access to community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, held a grand opening of its new Chicago Ridge location on Tuesday with an open house. Park Lawn’s mission focuses on encouraging people with disabilities to discover their passion, to take pride in their…
Read MoreChicago man charged in Evergreen Park fatal shooting
By Dermot Connolly A Chicago man charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend in the Mariano’s store in Evergreen Park on July 13 is being held without bail at Cook County Jail. Evergreen Park Chief Michael Saunders said Armoni Henry, 21, reportedly a resident of the Ashburn neighborhood in Chicago, was identified by witnesses as…
Read MorePolice ID Burbank woman slain in home
By Bob Bong Burbank police have identified the 77-year-old woman who was discovered dead in her home last week during a well-being check. Police said the victim was identified as Mary Sarolas. Police said they responded to a call for a well-being check at 2:44 p.m. on July 18 in the 8500 block of South…
Read MoreComings & Goings: County approves $37 million Central Avenue bridge project
By Bob Bong The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved $37 million for the reconstruction of the Central Avenue bridge over the Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal in Stickney and Forest View. An additional $1.7 million was approved to replace sidewalk curb ramps along roadways throughout the county. The projects are designed to boost…
Read MoreComings & Goings: QuikTrip Travel Center opens in south suburbs
By Bob Bong Oklahoma-based QuikTrip, one of the nation’s leading convenience and gasoline retailers, opened a new Travel Center last week in Lansing. The Lansing location opened July 20 at 17355 Torrence Ave. at the former Kmart site. The new location features a larger lot and a more spacious store than a traditional QuikTrip. There…
Read MoreMarist celebrates summer with music fest
By Kelly White Marist High School celebrated the summer season this past week with an outdoor music festival. The coed Catholic college preparatory high school, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago, hosted its second annual Southside SummerFest on July 22 and the rain did not keep alumni away. “It is just such a fun night with…
Read More