By Randy Whalen Correspondent A saying in bowling is that every pin counts. The bowlers from Richards and Stagg would agree with that statement. After six games and more than 1,000 frames bowled over six hours at the Oswego East Sectional, the Bulldogs and Chargers were tied at 5202 pins apiece. In the end, Stagg […]
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College Notebook | Northwestern’s Yahya Thomas wins Midlands title
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Mount Carmel graduate and Northwestern wrestler Yahya Thomas was chosen the Big Ten’s Wrestler of the Week for January 3. At the 58th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships held at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Thomas defeated a pair of top-10 opponents, including a 4-3 victory over Kyle Parco of […]
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Boys Basketball | Oak Lawn tops Richards in crosstown tilt
By Steve Millar Correspondent After Oak Lawn, in its final home game of the season, handily defeated crosstown rival Richards, the Spartans celebrated their second consecutive South Suburban Red championship by cutting down one of the nets in their gym. Oak Lawn had clinched the conference title outright when Evergreen Park lost to Hillcrest on […]
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Moraine Valley names two board members to fill vacancies
The Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees has selected two district residents to fill vacancies left by board members who resigned last month. Jaclyn O’Day, of Palos Park, was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and Tiffany Robinson, of Robbins, was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 31. O’Day has over 15 years of experience […]
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Sheriff warns public of phone scam
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a telephone scam where a caller identifying as a Sheriff’s Office employee tells victims they must pay a large fine for missing court or they will go to jail. The caller tells the victim to pay the fine using a money transfer app such as Zelle […]
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Porfirio announces funding for lead service line replacement
From staff reports The Illinois EPA announced a total of $300,000 in combined funds is coming to area south suburban communities to help identify service lines that may contain lead. “The exposure to lead in drinking water poses a serious risk to our communities,” said state Senator Mike Porfirio (D-Burbank). “This new aid will ensure […]
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Sen. Hastings secures $250,000 state grant for Together We Cope after fire
By Steve Metsch After a fire just before Thanksgiving shut down Together We Cope – a longtime southwest suburban charitable organization – state Sen. Mike Hastings (D-19th) knew he had to help. Hastings said he was moved to help because of the important role the organization plays by helping needy families in the region. Hastings […]
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Evergreen Park police cited after domestic violence arrest
By Joe Boyle Nine members of the Evergreen Park Police Department received commendations for making an arrest and possibly preventing further violence. Police Chief Michael Saunders requested that the commendations be given to the officers during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting on Monday night. “The commendations were given to the officers for responding to a case […]
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Chicago Christian, Southwest Chicago Christian schools name new superintendent
From staff reports Mark A. Hamstra has been named as superintendent for Southwest Chicago Christian School and Chicago Christian High School beginning with the 2023-24 school year. “I am excited about this opportunity, especially due to the foundational experience I had at CCHS and the vision I have to lead the community forward,” said Hamstra […]
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New Channel 4 studio receives rave reviews from Palos Heights officials
By Jeff Vorva The reviews are coming in. And they are all glowing. Palos Heights’ Channel 4 started broadcasting in its new studio on Jan. 24 and in the following weeks, guests have been touring the place. Before Tuesday night’s city council meeting, some of the aldermen took a tour of the former Southwest Central […]