Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound December 14, 2022

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Kathy Headley

Geese enjoy thaw at Marquette Park

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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…

Mary Stanek

On the hunt for cookbooks

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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…

Peggy Zabicki

Walk, don’t run, to join this fun club

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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…

Joan Hadac

The March forecast: warmer with a strong chance of fun

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Spread the loveBy Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com Hi everyone. The day I wrote this column, it was an amazing 45 degrees outside. The sun was hot on my face as I drove in the car. Now it’s only the beginning of March, so I don’t expect the…

Paisans Pizza is coming to Oak Lawn later this year. (Supplied photo)

Paisan Pizzeria coming to Oak Lawn

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Spread the loveBy Joe Boyle Oak Lawn Village Manager Tom Phelan was initially underwhelmed when plans for a new pizzeria were being discussed. “My thought was we don’t need another pizza place,” Phelan said during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night. “But when I found out what would be coming in and what they have…

Orland Park Trustee William Healy is asking for many resignations in Cook County and in the state. (Photo by Jeff Vorva)

Orland Park board asks for Foxx’s resignation

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Spread the loveRossi named as new police chief By Jeff Vorva Whenever the Orland Park Board of Trustees gather for a meeting, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” someone will get around to bashing Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Mayor Keith Pekau and the rest of the board members kept the spirit…

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Justice Park District holds Lil’ Sweetheart Dance

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Spread the loveBy Carol McGowan The Justice Park District held its first ever Lil’ Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 12. Parents, grandparents, and other family members gathered for dancing, refreshments, activities, and a photo booth with their Lil’ Sweethearts. “The response to the event has been wonderful,” said Jennifer Bonbrake, Executive Director of the Justice…

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OLCHS art students win awards

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Spread the loveFrom staff reports Oak Lawn Community High School students Bre Buttney, Shelbylyn Dykstra, Hedaya Hasan, Madison Iwema, and Hailey Rabideaux excelled in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.  This competition takes place yearly across the country. Spartan artists submitted artwork and won awards at the regional level. Over 40 schools participated and over…

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LTHS musicians play their way to top

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Spread the loveFrom staff reports One dozen Lyons Township High School students were recently named All-State Musicians in the annual Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Student Programs. Students participated via auditions through the process of district and regional festivals. The 12 LT musicians were selected through an audition in the ILMEA District Festival. This is…

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Moraine Valley looking for local residents to host international students

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Spread the loveLearn about another culture while welcoming an international student into your home. Moraine Valley Community College’s International Student Affairs Department has immediate needs for local residents to help integrate students into the U.S. and provide a safe place for them to stay through its Host Home Program. Hundreds of international students from countries…

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