Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound December 14, 2022
Local News
![reporter ol fall on the green2 bags photo 9-16 Bags and other adult entertainment will be the highlight of the new Fall on the Green this year. (File photo)](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reporter-ol-fall-on-the-green2-bags-photo-9-16-1024x683.jpg)
‘Squatters’ are removed from Oak Lawn neighborhood
Spread the loveAdult music fest to replace Fall on the Green By Joe Boyle While the effects of the pandemic are in decline, reports of “squatters” taking up residence in foreclosed homes in Oak Lawn has become an issue. However, the village has begun to fight back and are eliminating the presence of individuals residing…
![reporter pastor photo 3-10 The Rev. Benedykt Pazdan, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish, thanks everyone for their support for Ukrainian refugees at the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting on Monday night. (File photo)](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reporter-pastor-photo-3-10-1024x683.jpg)
St. Bernadette pastor thanks Evergreen Park for Ukrainian support
Spread the loveBy Joe Boyle The pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Evergreen Park is thankful for the support the community provided to give aid to the suffering refugees of Ukraine. Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke said during the village board meeting Monday night that collections for the refugees who have fled or are still…
![reporter ukrainian prayer service photo 3-24 Members of various clergies say prayers during the vigil service held Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Palos Park. Pastor Vasyl Sendeha (second from left) also spoke about the need for prayers after the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began last month. (Photos by Joe Boyle)](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reporter-ukrainian-prayer-service-photo-3-24-1024x683.jpg)
Standing with Ukraine
Spread the loveAsk for prayers, donations at local church service By Joe Boyle Many parishioners at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Palos Park are dealing with the shock of seeing their native homeland attacked by Russia. But what they were asking for during a Saturday afternoon service at the church, 8410 W. 131st St.,…
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Parking concerns silence proposed music venue for Chicago Ridge
Spread the loveBy Dermot Connolly Insufficient parking has led the Chicago Ridge Village Board to put a damper a prospective business owner’s proposal for a live music venue in the 10700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Damon Payton, a cousin of Walter Payton, came to the March 15 Village Board meeting seeking a business license…
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Orland Park Library names top winter reader
Spread the loveAudra Van Raden holds her prize for being the Orland Park Library Winter Reading Challenge winner. Library staffers said she told them she had always heard good things about air fryers but wasn’t ready to invest in one. When she saw this as a prize for Blizzard of Books, she thought, “Why not?”…
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Girls Soccer: Morton starts strong, but falls just short of Windy City Ram Classic semifinals
Spread the loveBy Steve Millar Correspondent Morton’s girls soccer team fell just short of a 3-0 week and a spot in the Final Four of the Windy City Ram Classic. But the Mustangs put up a strong fight against host Lincoln-Way East on the morning of March 19, and they saw no reason to…
![biz HH Falcon Fuel The Falcon Fuel station at 87th and Roberts Road in Hickory Hills will be among stations giving away $1 million in free gasoline on Thursday. (File photo)](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/biz-HH-Falcon-Fuel-1024x485.jpg)
UPDATE: Wilson gas giveaway at Hickory Hills Falcon Fuel, Oak Lawn BP
Spread the loveFrom staff reports Chicago businessman Willie Wilson created massive traffic jams last week when he gave away $200,000 in free gasoline. So, he’s doing it again this week including at stations in Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn and Stickney. Wilson upped the ante from last week and announced he will be giving away $1…
![1 Jon’s Way Youth Group will be hosting a Family Fun Fair on Sunday, March 27, at Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. (Supplied photo)](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-6-1024x498.jpg)
Jon’s Way to hold Family Fun Fair in Chicago Ridge
Spread the loveBy Kelly White A Chicago Ridge youth group is finding creative ways to keep the community involved. Jon’s Way Youth Group will be hosting a Family Fun Fair on Sunday, March 27, at Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. “With this event the teens get to show their leadership skills…
![reporter worth library craft night6 2022 Jasper Hernandez, 10, of Worth; Kimberly Flores, 8, of Worth; and Alessandra Flores, 9, of Worth, made Easter-themed crafts at the Spring Craft Night. (Photos by Kelly White)](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/reporter-worth-library-craft-night6-2022-1024x768.jpg)
Worth Spring Craft Night
Spread the loveThe Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St., held a Spring Craft Night for area children and their parents on March 10. During the event, Bonnie Pawlarczyk, Head of Youth Services, read When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes. Afterwards, children were able to make a variety of spring crafts that they could take home with them.…