Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound July 5, 2023

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Police escort protesters out of the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The protesters were speaking out and yelling over what they believe is a lack of accountability in the death of a local man who was struck by a motorist a year ago. (Photo by Joe Boyle)

Protesters rip Oak Lawn over lack of accountability in man’s death a year ago

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Spread the loveThe Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival received great reviews but the village board also listened to heated comments regarding a local man who was struck and killed by a motorist a year ago. Fadia Muhamad, the mother of Murod Kurdi, who was struck and killed by a passing motorist in 2023 in the…

Jillann Gabrielle, who portrayed both Joan Crawford and Bette Davis at the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St., Worth, on August 20. (Photo by Kelly White)

Joan Crawford and Bette Davis visit the Worth Public Library

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Spread the loveThe enmity between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis created one of the most famous celebrity feuds of all time. Why did they hate each other so much? Well, it’s a long story, but to share it was actress, Jillann Gabrielle, who portrayed both roles at the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St.,…

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Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound September 12, 2024

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Football | Libertyville downs Richards for second year in row

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Spread the loveLibertyville 48, Richards 15 Libertyville beat Richards in Week 2 for the second straight season, this time 48-15, to drop the Bulldogs to 1-1. Jaiden Henry scored on a 20-yard reception and Myles Mitchell tallied on a 2-yard TD run for Richards. The Bulldogs travel to Eisnehower this week for both teams’ South…

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Football | Nazareth’s Logan Malachuk completes nine passes — six of them for TDs — in romp

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Spread the loveNazareth 42, Kenwood 15 Nazareth senior quarterback Logan Malachuk threw for 275 yards and six touchdown passes as the Roadrunners (2-0) trounced Kenwood, 42-15, in a non-conference matchup in LaGrange Park. Malachuk, who has been under center the past two seasons as nazareth won back-to-back state championships, did that damage despite completing only…

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Football | Flutman and Boersma connect for four scores as Chicago Christian tops Elmwood Park

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Spread the loveCaden Boersma returned a punt for a touchdown and caught four scoring passes from Christian Flutman as Chicago Christian defeated Elmwood Park, 49-16, on Sept. 6 in Palos Heights. Kenny Jager had a rushing TD for the Knights (2-0), who were up 49-0 at halftime. Chicago Christian plays at Wheaton Academy this week.

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Football | Jake Ritter shines and Marist is great late in win over Brother Rice

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Spread the loveIt’s a new era at Marist under first-year head coach Mike Fitzgerald and his staff. But the more things change, the more they stay the same; at least when it comes to the recent history of the program’s annual neighborhood matchup with Brother Rice. RedHawks running back John McAuliffe’s second touchdown of the…

SRO Armando Dominquez (right) with Chief Mel Ortiz. (Photo by Carol McGowan)

Summit Officer Earns National Honor, New Police Officer Joins Force

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Spread the loveSummit Police Officer Armando Dominguez received a standing ovation at the Summit Village Board meeting after being named National School Resource Officer of the Year, an honor presented at the National School Safety Conference. The award recognizes school resource officers who have made specific and significant contributions to their local communities or school…

Northern Illinois players celebrate on the field at Notre Dame Stadium after the Huskies' 16-14 victory over the Fighting Irish on Sept. 7. Photo courtesy of NIU Football

Northern Illinois likely wrecks Notre Dame’s season

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Spread the loveThe Northern Illinois football team pulled off the biggest win in school history and the biggest stunner of the 2024 college football season thus far with a 16-14 win over 5th-ranked Notre Dame on Sept. 7 in South Bend. Three former area players are on the Huskies’ roster. Former Shepard star Roy Williams,…

Curtis Randle El (left) and Orland Park Fire Chief Michael Schofield present Steve McMichael with a shirt on Sept. 5 at the former Bears great’s Homer Glen home. Photo provided

National Football Players Father’s Association honors Hall of Famer Steve McMichael

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Spread the loveThe Chicago Bears honored former defensive tackle and newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve McMichael during the team’s home opener on Sept. 8 at Soldier Field. Three days earlier, McMichael he was honored by the National Football Players Fathers Association. The new vice president of that group is Orland Park Fire…

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