A year after leading St. Laurence to its first state championship game in 44 years, Adam Nissen is out as St. Laurence football coach. The school announced in a statement on Dec. 13 that Nissen’s coaching contract will not be renewed, ending his six-year tenure. “I’m still in complete shock,” Vikings senior running back Harley […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 18-19
Dec. 19 Boys Curie 64, Phillips 47: Michael Oliver Jr. scored 15 points as the Condors (7-1, 4-1) won in the Public League Red Shield. Jahkil Jackson added 11 points, while Brad Johnson Jr. contributed 10 points and seven rebounds. Kennedy 79, Horizon-Southwest 30: Jovanni Navarrete (16 points, 12 rebounds) and Joseph Dahl (10 points, […]
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 17
Boys Addison Trail 79, Evergreen Park 72: Keshaun Vaval’s 33 points paced the Mustangs (4-4). Lenear Bolden added 19 points and Anshawn scored 12. Crete-Monee 63, Richards 49: Travon Gourdine scored 28 points and Nick Jafilan for the Bulldogs (2-7). Curie 86, Taft 42: Michael Oliver Jr., Tobyus Banks and Kendall Holliday scored 12 points […]
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Holy Cross Hospital opens expanded mental health unit
Last Thursday morning, Sinai Chicago celebrated the expansion of Behavioral Health Services at Holy Cross Hospital. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon was President and CEO of Sinai Chicago Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “At Sinai Chicago, we’re committed to advancing health equity for the patients and communities we serve,” said Ngozi. “A critical aspect of these efforts is […]
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 16
Boys Lockport 69, Sandburg 43: Connor Gleason’s 11 points led the Eagles (4-4, 1-3 Southwest Suburban). Malachi Perkins and Kendall McDowell both added nine points. Lyons 79, Juarez 24: The Lions (3-4) had balanced scoring from Dylan Hall (12 points), Andrew Carlisle (10), Augustin Julian Padilla (nine), Tommy Blyth (nine), Timmy Sloan (eight) and Tommy […]
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Norbert Louis Buttliere, 93
Norbert Louis Buttliere, 93, a proud Coast Guard veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted children. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (née Krass) and the late Janeth (née Cappetta). Norbert was the cherished father of Thomas (Beth) and Brad (Guadalupe) Buttliere, Gina (Robert) Howard, and the late Anthony […]
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David Matthew Russian
David Matthew Russian, cherished son of the late Thomas P. Russian and Barbara Martin Russian, passed away. He was the beloved grandson of the late Donald and Ella Martin and the late Pete and Irene Russian. David was a dear nephew of Pat Russian and a loving cousin of Anya Russian. A graduate of Carl […]
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Lawrence E. “Larry” Tomklawicz, 64
Lawrence E. “Larry” Tomklawicz, 64, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Larry was the beloved husband of 37 years to his true love, Tamara (née Tkalec), and the cherished father of Heather Button (Donovan) and the late Samantha Tomklawicz. He is survived by […]
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Margaret M. Spataro, 78
Margaret M. Spataro, a resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of Albert Spataro Sr., loving mother of Albert Spataro Jr. and Angela Spataro Aggen, and cherished grandmother of Christina Isabella Ferraro and James Van Aggen. Margaret is survived […]
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Donna M. Bogatitus, 72
Donna M. Bogatitus, 72, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away on Nov. 18, 2024, in Urbana, Ill. Born on Nov. 29, 1951, in Chicago, Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Bogatitus Jr., and her sister, Nancy Cetera. She is survived by her sisters, Susan Bodnar of Collinsville, […]