By Bob Bong Bill Malliaras has seen his share of ups and downs in 35 years of operating a restaurant in Palos Heights. Originally, Malliaras and his brother Perry opened a Giordano’s franchise in 1988 at 7239 W. College Drive. The chain was eventually sold, and the brothers went independent in 2001 and Julliani’s was […]
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Baseball | Sandburg drops two of three after hot start to season
By Steve Millar Correspondent Colin Kissane has played a big role in Sandburg’s fast start, producing some big hits out of the middle of the order. Kissane, who was injured for much of last season, is making up for lost time. He came through with an RBI double and a sacrifice fly as the host […]
Pro Sports Report | Knee injury could keep Swanson out of women’s World Cup
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer This was supposed to be a huge year for Mallory Swanson. The Chicago Red Stars and U.S. Women’s National team forward opened 2023 with six goals for the national team in friendlies ahead of this summer’s World Cup. She also figured to be a key player for the Red Stars […]
College Notebook | Illinois State’s Salata named Pitcher of Week
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Illinois State baseball player Derek Salata was chosen a National Pitcher of the Week by Collegiate Baseball News for the period ending March 27. In a 2-0 loss to Missouri Valley Conference foe Belmont on the road March 24, the fifth-year senior worked six innings, striking out 11 Bruins while walking […]
Baseball | Stagg seeks more success in clutch
By Steve Millar Correspondent Facing a late five-run deficit, Stagg did not go quietly. The Chargers rallied for two seventh-inning runs and loaded the bases, putting the tying run at first. The comeback came up short, however, in a 5-2 loss to Lemont on April 8. “Fighting at the end against a good team is […]
Area Sports Roundup | Marist runners get season underway after coach’s death
By Jeff Vorva Staff writer After one of the worst possible offseasons, Marist’s boys track team is trying to get down to business. In December, boys track and cross country coach Jon Gordon died, leaving the team in shock and sadness. The RedHawks were scheduled to open the outdoor season on April 1 at home […]
Marrs-Meyer Auxiliary kicks off Vets Need Pets Project
By Kelly White Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary Unit 991 has partnered with the Chicago Ridge Animal Welfare League to provide pets to Worth Village resident veterans at no cost. Located at 11001 S. Depot St, Worth, this is the first time the legion has hosted the Vets Need Pets Project. “We believe that many different […]
Roberts Road, 87th St. intersection reconstruction to begin
The Illinois Tollway is scheduled to begin work to reconstruct the Roberts Road and 87th Street intersection as part of the Central Tri-State Tollway project. Local road and infrastructure improvements will include replacement of the existing pavement on the east side of Roberts Road and the north side of 87th Street as well as installation of new […]
Orland Park residents vote to keep manager form of government
By Jeff Vorva Close to 10,000 voters weighed in on the Orland Park question regarding the village’s form of government and most of them want things to stay the same. The question on the April 4 ballot read “Shall the Village of Orland Park retain the managerial form of government?” The current form of government […]
Door opens for Lewandowski’s second term in Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva On the afternoon of April 4, Brent Lewandowski got his garage door fixed after three weeks of inconvenience. He was happy to get that task checked off his list. That night, things got even better for him. The incumbent was the unofficial winner in the race for Palos Heights Third Ward alderman. […]

