Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound March 2, 2022
Local News
Seven reasons this spring sports season could be special
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Staff writer Things are a little quiet right now, but it’s the calm before the storm. Get ready for a monster sports spring in the area. The IHSA offers 13 spring sports and activities, including bass fishing. Area colleges will be busy, especially with baseball and softball. The Chicago Red…
Area Sports Roundup: Top pick Ava Cook scores Red Stars’ lone goal in winless trip to Portland
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Staff writer Mixing a blend of veterans and newcomers, the Chicago Red Stars lost two games and tied one while scoring just one goal during a three-game preseason series in Portland. New coach Chris Petrucelli watched his team open with a 0-0 deadlock with the U23 U.S. Women’s National Team…
College Report: Rice grad Rothstein enjoying coaching at Fontbonne
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Staff Writer After hitting the floor time after time after time as a libero at Brother Rice and Fontbonne University, Zach Rothstein’s body is glad he is now a graduate assistant with the latter. The Evergreen Park native admits there is a time or two where he wouldn’t mind diving…
Roberts Road, 87th Street overnight closures start March 14
Spread the loveFrom staff reports Overnight road closures with detours will be scheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street during the next two weeks to accommodate mainline bridge beam placement on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project. Overnight lane closures will also be scheduled in both directions on I-294 during this time to complete the work. The temporary closures are…
Joliet Road reduced to one lane in Indian Head Park thru the summer
Spread the loveFrom staff reports The Illinois Tollway is scheduled to begin a long-term lane closure starting March 14 on Joliet Road under the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) in Indian Head Park as work resumes to rebuild the I-294 bridge over Joliet Road. Reconstruction of bridges and ramps in the I-55 Interchange area is necessary to…
Feds bust Madigan
Spread the loveNeighbors vent disgust with former political powerhouse By Tim Hadac (Editor’s note: this story is a companion piece to this Capitol News Illinois story: https://www.southwestregionalpublishing.com/capitol-news-post/the-madigan-enterprise-inside-the-federal-indictment-of-the-states-former-speaker/) Southwest Siders reacted largely with disgust, cynicism and even a bit of resignation to the news that former longtime political powerhouse Michael J. Madigan has been indicted by…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade coming
Spread the love Families decked out in green are expected to line Archer Avenue this Saturday, March 12 for Garfield Ridge’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The festive event, enjoyed by the Irish and the “Irish for a day,” is organized and hosted by the Clear-Ridge Men’s Social Athletic Club (SAC) and the International Union of…
Geese enjoy thaw at Marquette Park
Spread the loveBy Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 What a nice surprise the weather was last Saturday, wasn’t it? It was a perfect day to take a walk around the lagoon at Marquette Park. No ducks in sight yet, but several geese were content…
On the hunt for cookbooks
Spread the loveBy Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 It is finally here – Daylight Savings Time, starting this Sunday morning. We then have National Pi Day, and we will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week. And just to mention a pint of…
Walk, don’t run, to join this fun club
Spread the loveBy Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 At this time of year the weather is always up and down. It can be 60 degrees one day and snow the next. It’s always been that way. Winter doesn’t want to let go just yet, and spring is knocking at…
