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Charles Barnes Jr. helps Marist win Battle of Pulaski
Charles Barnes Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Marist beat neighborhood rival Brother Rice.
Nikko Roberts fills scoring need for Reavis
Nikko Roberts, who has Division I football interest from Valparaiso, is also a basketball standout for Reavis.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
See how the top teams fared last week.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Jack Dempsey sets 3-point mark, keeps Oak Lawn rolling
Jack Dempsey scored 34 points, including his program-record 211th 3-pointer in a win against TF North.
Cameron Mercer, R-B finish strong vs. Glenbard South
Riverside-Brookfield missed its first 15 shots and 20 of its first 21 before rallying past Glenbard South behind the scoring of Cameron Mercer.
Sara Burzycki, St. Laurence clinch first conference title
St. Laurence won its first league title in girls basketball since the school went co-ed in the 2017-18 school year.
Tatum Harris, Evergreen Park end drought vs. Oak Lawn
Tatum Harris scored 22 points as Evergreen Park beat Oak Lawn for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
Awards mount for Mount Carmel’s Jordan Lynch
Jordan Lynch was named to the College Football Hall of Fame and earned the Navy All-American Bowl’s Coach of the Year Award.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out which team made a big jump in the rankings this week.
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Smith Village takes on dementia anxiety for caregivers
Smith Village caregiver group will discuss easing anticipation anxiety in dementia, focusing on routine, reassurance and emotional awareness.
Oak Lawn music teacher hits national high note
Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher Bob Haberstat earned national recognition for innovative technology-driven music education and leadership.
Catherine’s Cause brings hope to families facing infant loss
Catherine’s Cause unites community crafters to create heartfelt keepsakes, offering comfort, connection and hope to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
Wreaths Across America provide more than decorations
For those who support Wreaths Across America, the ribbon-festooned evergreens placed on veterans graves over the holidays were more than just…
Palos Park turns up the heat with Chili Cook-Off
Palos Park hosts its annual chili cook-off, featuring local and Midwest cooks, public tasting, People’s Choice voting and wintertime fun.
The Holly House blossoms under mother-daughter vision
The Holly House is a cozy artisan boutique in Orland Park featuring handcrafted goods, workshops, and experiences for the community.
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Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
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Police seek man for robbery of Orange Line passenger
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Gun goes off as cops, teen struggle in West Lawn incident
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