Posts by Bob Bong
Richards wins Marian Classic championship
The varsity speech team from Richards High School won first place at the Marian Classic last month. It’s the first tournament championship for Richards speech since 2018 and their first team victory at Marian Catholic ever. The Bulldogs produced a total team victory with so many students winning hardware: Champion – Stella Chinchilla, Dramatic Interpretation;…
Read MoreHurley encourages donations for Ronald McDonald House
State Rep. Fran Hurley is asking residents to consider donating new and unused items for families of pediatric patients at Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn. “Our local Ronald McDonald House does great work supporting local families experiencing a difficult period in their lives,” Hurley said. “This donation drive is a…
Read MorePalos 118 students win at 2022 Young Inventor Challenge
Fourth-grade students from Palos School District 118 took home three awards at the 2022 People of Play Young Inventor Challenge. Students from Palos East and West Elementaries participated in the event on November 19 at Radio Flyer Headquarters in Chicago. The program gives students ages 6 to18 an opportunity to develop and pitch their original…
Read MoreDistrict 230 donates more than 8,500 pairs of socks
This winter will be a bit warmer across the south suburbs for those in need thanks to the combined efforts of students and staff at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools. A grand total of 8,652 pairs of socks were donated in the month of October to the Educational Support Professionals’ Association Socktober Sock Drive. Because…
Read MoreNazareth student athletes commit to colleges
In conjunction with National Letter of Intent Signing Day, Nazareth Academy announced that student-athletes from the Class of 2023 have officially committed to continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the college level with three Division I commitments. Katherine Sandt (Western Springs) will pursue her academic and Volleyball career at Division 1 Clemson University. A…
Read MoreOak Lawn approves budget, adds pension funds
By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn officials approved the 2023 budget Tuesday night, but several board members were even more impressed at how it was accomplished. “I want to compliment everyone for making this a robust budget,” Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) said. “We did this without any property tax increase and a notable increase to our…
Read MoreWorth sells property for future development
By Joe Boyle The Village of Worth has agreed to the purchase of a single-family home that will be leveled and developed by the new owner for future use. A resolution was passed accepting a bid for the purchase of a residence at 11138 S. Ridgeland Ave. during the Worth Village Board meeting on Dec.…
Read MorePalos Park police can keep eye on empty homes
It’s official, the holidays are here, and people will be leaving town, visiting family and going somewhere else for the holidays. In Palos Park, a good number of residents head to warmer climates for the winter and others will leave after Christmas and not return until spring. Please utilize the police Vacation House Watch program.…
Read MoreEPCHS clubs collect 300 pounds of food for pantry
Clubs and organizations affiliated with Evergreen Park Community High School combined to collect more than 300 pounds of food for the Evergreen Park Food Pantry in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Led by members of EPCHS’ National Honor Society, Student Government, Student Leadership and Service Club students, all students were urged to donate…
Read MoreShepard cheerleaders place at LWE
Both the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders from Shepard High School delivered sterling performances in their first competitions this season last Saturday. Varsity took second place at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational. The junior varsity team also took second place at LWE. Felicia Marr coaches the varsity team while Cecelia Welker coaches JV.
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