The Reporter
Orland Park Library hosts Hobby Fair
By Kelly White Hobby enthusiasts were out in full force. They gathered at none other than the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave., for its first-ever Hobby Fair on July 22. “It’s great that we are bringing people in our community together with their interests,” Mary Adamowski, Orland Park Public Library Director, said.…
Read MoreHarvey to be Palos Heights clerk for more than a day
By Jeff Vorva Shannon Harvey is getting her second chance at being the City of Palos Heights’ clerk. This one will last a little longer. Harvey, whose maiden name is Dunne, has done the job before. Sort of. “A fun fact is that this is actually not my first time serving as the Palos Heights…
Read MorePlay Ball! | Wheelchair athletes come to Crestwood for Softball World Series
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent A little bit of heat and a summer downpour could not stop a collection of wheelchair softball players from competing for a world championship in the game they love. Teams traveled from 18 states and Japan to Crestwood, which along with the Frontier League’s Windy City ThunderBolts played host to the…
Read MoreGerard Wilcher embarks on first season leading alma mater Morehouse
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Houston, Texas. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In his 30-plus years of coaching college football, Gerard Wilcher has been employed in each of these communities plus several more. He now gets to include Atlanta on that list. But this addition has special significance. The 1987 Brother Rice graduate is going home.…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup | Orland Park recognizes wrestler Rocco Hayes for national title
By Jeff Vorva Staff writer Sandburg wrestler Rocco Hayes was honored at the Orland Park Village Board meeting on Aug. 7 for winning a national championship. Hayes, a junior, beat five opponents by a combined score of 51-1 — including four technical falls — to win the 100-pound men’s freestyle title at the USA Wrestling/United…
Read MoreBrookfield man charged with child pornography, abuse of a minor
From staff reports A 29-year-old Brookfield man is facing child pornography felonies and an aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor charge following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced last week. Sheriff’s police arrested Miguel Montesinos Jr., of the 3400 block of Vernon…
Read MoreIndian Head Park calls their first National Night Out a Success
By Carol McGowan The Village of Indian Head Park jumped on the bandwagon last week with others in the area to take part in National Night Out 2023. National Night Out, also known as America’s Night Out Against Crime, takes place on the first Tuesday in August. It’s an annual nationwide event that’s meant to…
Read MoreTaste of Orland keeps the fun going for 20 years
By Isabella Schreck With live music and karaoke, dozens of food vendors and activities for kids, there was something for everyone at the 20th anniversary Taste of Orland. The Taste ran from Friday through Sunday, and despite a rainy Saturday and an overcast Sunday, hordes of people filled the Village Hall lot and surrounding areas.…
Read MoreTaste of Orland finishes at Village Hall and readies for Centennial West
By Jeff Vorva The 20th edition of the Taste of Orland Park seemingly featured a little of everything. This is the final year it is scheduled to be held near Village Hall as plans are to move it to the revamped Centennial Park West starting next year, a site Mayor Keith Pekau said is better…
Read MoreJesse’s Tavern closes in Chicago Ridge
By Kelly White Chicago Ridge’s neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name closed its doors this past weekend, but not without a final farewell. Jesse’s Tavern, 10501 S. Ridgeland Ave., opened 17 years ago. Owned by Kathy and Jim McKinney, of Chicago Ridge, Jesse’s Tavern, with its infamous red and white sign, was a…
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