By Steve Millar Correspondent While he’s put up huge numbers throughout this time at Evergreen Park, senior shortstop Alejandro Munoz thinks he’s still a bit underrated and off the radar. Munoz is hoping to change that with a big end to the regular season and an even greater postseason. “I’m just trying to prove myself, […]
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Stagg produces two eSports state champions
By Jeff Vorva Stagg was stagger-ing in the second running of the Illinois High School Association’s eSports State Tournament. There were no team scores recorded in the event, held April 29 at Evergreen Park Community High School, but if there were, Stagg would have had a good shot at a state championship. In the five […]
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Area gamers head to Evergreen Park this weekend for state finals
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The best high school gamers from all over the state will battle is out for various state championships in Evergreen Park this weekend. The Illinois High School Association’s second eSports state championships will be held on Saturday, April 29, at Evergreen Park Community High School after it was held at […]
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Most Holy Redeemer priest reinstated after investigation
By Bob Bong Father Paul Guzman was reinstated last month as associate pastor at Evergreen Park’s Most Holy Redeemer Church after an investigation of child sexual abuse charges found insufficient reason to believe him guilty of the charges. Cardinal Blasé Cupich announced Guzman’s return to the church in a letter to parishioners March 21: “Thank […]
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EPCHS Senior Earns Chick Evans Scholarship for Golf Caddies
Leo Cassidy, a senior at Evergreen Park Community High School, has been named a Chick Evans scholar. Cassidy is the second EPCHS Mustang to win the prestigious scholarship award for golf caddies this year and the fourth in the last three school years. “I’m so grateful,” said Cassidy, who will be headed to the University […]
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Evergreen Park receives IDOT approval for Independence Day Parade
By Joe Boyle The Village of Evergreen Park has made it official by requesting the Illinois Department of Transportation to approve temporary street closings for the annual Independence Day Parade. The parade will be held Friday, June 30. The annual event will require the temporary closure of all lanes along 95th Street, from Pulaski Road […]
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Evergreen Chamber, Library host Community Job Fair
Attention job seekers! Evergreen Park Public Library and the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a Community Job Fair, Sunday, March 5, from 1-3 p.m., at Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Avenue. This event is free and open to the public. Job seekers of all ages are invited to […]
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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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EPCHS names Matthew Dugan next principal
From staff reports Evergreen Park Community High School has hired Matthew Dugan as its next principal. Dugan’s appointment was made official during the January 24 meeting of the Evergreen Park Community High School Board of Education. Dugan will become principal on July 1, upon the retirement of current Principal Bill Sanderson. “I am thrilled and […]