For the first time since the pandemic began, the Kelly College Prep Marching Band appeared in the Greek Heritage Parade, held last weekend along Halsted in Greektown. More than 50 strong, the marching Trojans have performed in a number of parades this year, including the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Archer Avenue–showcasing the Brighton Park […]
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Finish line in sight
. With mayoral race close, turnout is everything By Tim Hadac With polls predicting an extremely close mayoral runoff on Tuesday, April 4, both Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson had they campaigns in high gear this week, rolling out final endorsements and exhorting voters to cast ballots. For the first time in his campaign, Johnson […]
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Oak Lawn Chamber honors Coloring Book Contest winners
By Joe Boyle The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce recognized a group of students whose works of arts make up the annual Fire and Public Safety Coloring Book. The chamber awarded local students for their artistic achievements during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on March 14. They recognized both the student artists whose illustrations […]
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Newest Andy’s Frozen Custard gets a warm welcome in La Grange Park
By Steve Metsch On a chilly gray winter day, about 200 people patiently waited outside in the cold to purchase $2 frozen custard sundaes. Why the fascination with a frozen concoction on a day better suited for hot chocolate? They simply love Andy’s Frozen Custard, the newest addition to La Grange Park’s business community. The […]
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Forest View write-in’s hoping for victory on April 4
By Carol McGowan The Village of Forest View has a trustee race that can add new faces to the boardroom after the April 4 election. Up for grabs are three, four-year terms for trustee. All three incumbents have filed petitions to be on the ballot. They are Maria A. Ramirez, Mike Grossi, and Jim Sudkamp. […]
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Former mayor, full slate challenge current Countryside administration
By Steve Metsch Unlike many suburbs, voters in Countryside do have choices to make on Election Day. Three incumbent aldermen are being challenged. So are the mayor, treasurer and city clerk. The election is next Tuesday, April 4. Former mayor Bob Conrad, who served from 2007 to 2011, is taking on two-term mayor Sean McDermott. […]
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Baseball | St. Laurence looks strong in early going
By Steve Millar Correspondent Luke Stulga is confident St. Laurence has a special team this season, but it’s about more than the talent highlighted by the many Division I recruits on the roster. “I think it’s the chemistry and relationships everyone has combined with the work ethic we have,” said Stulga, a senior outfielder. “Everyone […]
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Area Sports Roundup | Saint Xavier men’s volleyball team heads back to nationals
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Four for four. The NAIA will host its fourth Men’s Volleyball Championships on April 11, and Saint Xavier kept its record perfect in making it to every national tournament. The Cougars picked up an automatic bid on April 1 with a 25-18, 25-15, 25-22 victory over Judson University in the […]
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Pro Sports Report | Houston puts the freeze on Red Stars
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer There was no cold field advantage for the Red Stars. The way Arin Wright saw it, the weather for the team’s 2023 home opener should have been an advantage. It was cold and windy at SeatGeek Stadium on April 1 in a 2-1 loss to Houston in front of an […]
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College Notebook | Sandburg grad Jake Ostema earns back-to-back awards
By Mike Walsh Correspondent The month of March has been very good to Olivet Nazarene men’s volleyball player Jake Ostema. The 6-foot-8 senior middle hitter earned consecutive Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference player of the week honors. For the time period ending March 5, Ostema was named the CCAC Defender of the Week. The Sandburg graduate […]