. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . During the time period before Christmas we hope the cards we sent to family and friends were received and enjoyed by those we care about. Now that Christmas Day has passed and we are playing with our new toys, it […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inChicago - Clearing, Chicago - Garfield Ridge, DVN Top News, SWNH Top News, Top News, Your Town
UBAM marks 25 years of serving seniors
. Partners with Fair Share to feed those in need . By Dermot Connolly The United Business Association of Midway recently marked the 25th anniversary of its Something for Seniors initiative by providing 52 boxes of food to Southwest Side seniors in need. UBAM’s tradition of holiday giving actually goes back to 1985, when the […]
Posted inBusiness, Oak Lawn, Reporter Business, Reporter Top News, Top News
Oak Lawn Library hosts second Gingerbread House Contest
By Kelly White The holidays are and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by decorating a gingerbread house? The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave., invited residents of all ages to join in on the fun by participating in the second annual Gingerbread House Contest, a battle of […]
Posted inOak Lawn, Reporter Top News, Schools, Top News
Richards comes together in December for Santa’s Workshop
By Kelly White Richards High School was beaming in December with Christmas spirit. Students came together from various clubs and organizations at the high school, 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, and hosted a Santa’s Workshop for local area children on December 6 in the cafeteria. “I liked that this event was geared towards younger elementary […]
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This rescue agency is devoted to felines
By Kelly White Finding cats and kittens a safe home is the sole mission behind Kitties for Keeps Rescue. A non-profit, no kill, volunteer run and foster based, Kitties for Keeps Rescue is dedicated to rescuing friendly, adoptable cats, both old and young, that are left homeless, in danger of euthanasia, or in danger, or […]
Posted in1-Draft, State News
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots. A group of five voters filed a joint objection to Trump’s candidacy Thursday, arguing that Trump should […]
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Moraine Valley hosts high school Pastry Decorating Competition
Nine high schools were represented at Moraine Valley Community College for the annual High School Pastry Decorating Competition in late October. Teams of students from Eisenhower, Shepard, Richards, Reavis, Oak Lawn, Andrew, Argo, Stagg and Sandburg high schools participated in the competition in the Culinary Arts kitchen on the college campus. Every fall, Moraine Valley […]
Posted in1-Draft, State News
Governor names new DCFS director
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will take over the embattled Department of Children and Family Services starting Feb. 1. […]
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Judge closes Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center after ‘facility in crisis’ fails to meet new state standards
By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. The judge responsible for the administration of a troubled juvenile detention center in rural southern Illinois abruptly moved to close it as of Dec. 31, citing staffing shortages that made it difficult to meet […]
Posted inWill County
Seeking Public Input for Future Wilmington-Peotone Road Improvements
By Karen Haave Planners for the Will County Department of Highways don’t know exactly what improvements will be needed for Wilmington-Peotone Road in the future, but they are pretty sure something will be needed. To that end, they are seeking input from residents and those who frequently travel the 22-mile corridor from Drecksler Road in […]