By Dennis Bowling Beecher Coach Tyler Shireman knew the Bobcats would be up for a challenge when playing Chicago High School Agriculture Science, but the Bobcats’ offense really struggled against the Cyclones on January 26. Beecher’s bright spot was junior Ethan Rydberg, a 6-foot guard, who led with eight points and had three assists, as […]
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Blue Devil Highlights
The varsity girls basketball team, now 23-1, defeated Reed Custer on January 25th, 56-21. Scoring leaders were Addie Graffeo (15 points), Jenna Hunter (14 points), and Mady Kibelkis (10 points). The junior varsity girls basketball team also won and exciting game 30-29 to improve their record to 8-8. Allie Walsh had 19 points and hit […]
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America Sings! Returns to Chicago Southland
The choral extravaganza of the year returns on its 35th anniversary to the Chicago Southland, when America Sings! takes center stage at Fox Pointe in Lansing, May 5-6. Welcoming youth, adult, school, and church groups of all ages to join this high-energy singing experience, America Sings! is accepting registrations through February 17. This non-competitive event, […]
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Back 2 School America Launches ‘We Appreciate Teachers’
Statewide contest celebrates and supports Illinois Educators, with 25 teachers to receive free school supplies for students. Back 2 School America (B2SA), a national non-profit organization that provides free school supplies each year to tens-of-thousands of deserving kids from low-income families to help them succeed in the classroom, announces the launch of its 2023 We […]
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Dersen Evans selected to UA Early College Fall Director’s List
A total of 501 students enrolled in UA Early College during the fall semester at the University of Alabama were named to the director’s list, with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. These students represent 65 percent of the students enrolled. Congratulations to Dersen Evans, of Steger, who attends Crete-Monee High School, for receiving […]
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Beecher Pulls Out a Win Against the Raiders
By Dennis Bowling Beecher Coach Adam Keen knows freshman Ava Pattenaude has a very bright future with the Bobcats. Without a doubt, she is mature beyond her years and did an exceptional job on January 24, including in the waning moments of the game against Iroquois West. With little time left in the game, Beecher […]
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District 128 schools are going to the dogs and the kids love it
By Kelly White Pet therapy has also been shown to improve energy levels, self-esteem, social skills, verbal communication and mood, as well as decrease depression. Palos Heights School District 128 made the decision to bring pet therapy into the classroom to help both its students and staff reap these benefits while enjoying the company of […]
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Devils Simply Devoured the Tigers
By Dennis Bowling Peotone senior Jenna Hunter, prior to the game with Illinois Central Eight Conference foe Herscher, was able to gather her thoughts. Hunter, who was mentally focused, simply devoured the Tigers on January 23. A 5’-11” power forward, Hunter scored a season high 26 points and hauled down 14 rebounds, to help Peotone […]
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Beecher Seeking Second Regional Title in School History
By Jeff Vorva Since Christmas, life around the Beecher boys basketball team has been anything but normal. When the freezing weather helped cause a pipe to burst and flooded the high school’s main gym, the floor was ruined and unusable, and the Bobcats had to adapt with practices and home games off campus. That set […]
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Routine Board Meeting Produces Interesting Tidbits
By Andrea Arens A routine monthly Peotone School Board meeting produced nothing earth shattering but a bunch of interesting tidbits the community might want to know. Business manager Adrian Fulgencio said the Consumer Price Index came in at 6.5 percent, which will allow the district to levy up to 5 percent. Elementary school principal Carol […]