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Candace Johnson returns to District 230 as communications director
District 230 named alum Candace Johnson communications director, replacing retiring Jennifer Waterman after three decades of district service.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Southwest Regional Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Marist’s Charles Barnes Jr.
Charles Barnes Jr., a first-team all-stater who led Marist to its first state championship, is the Southwest Regional Player of the…
MLB scouts have eyes on Lyons’ Jack Slightom — and his 97 mph fastball
Lyons right-hander Jack Slightom is ranked 123rd on ESPN’s list of MLB Draft prospects.
All-freshman relay team wins state title, makes St. Laurence history
Eniece Danzy anchored St. Laurence’s all-freshman 4×200-meter relay team to a Class 2A state title on May 23.
Area roundup: Joey Bockwell’s record throw highlights Lyons boys track title
Lyons’ Joey Bockwell won a Class 3A sectional title and set a program record of 61 feet, 9.75 inches in the…
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out which team is new to the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Softball roundup: St. Laurence blanks Richards in regional final
Demi Lotus had two hits and a run, while Maddie Misch pitched a two-hitter as St. Laurence blanked Richards 2-0.
Billy Bochenczak, Marist volleyball eye another long playoff run
In his first varsity season, Billy Bochenczak has emerged as a potent hitter for two-time defending state champ Marist.
Girls soccer roundup: Sandburg upsets Marist for regional title
Freshman Quinn Fahey scored all three goals for Sandburg in Class 3A regional wins against Stagg and Marist.
Ian Sorensen, Brother Rice water polo finish second at state
Ian Sorensen had 14 saves as Brother Rice won its first boys water polo state trophy in 20 years, taking second.
Tributes.
Martin Andy Krol, 23
Martin Andy Krol, a truck driver and computer technician who loved motorcycles, video games and making people laugh, died May 23 in an accident in Friendship, Wisconsin. He was…
Barbara Jean Zych, 82
Barbara Jean Zych, a longtime Elk Grove Village and Schaumburg resident who worked in data entry and newspaper management, died May 21. She was 82.
Herbert Joseph Martin, 87
Herbert Joseph Martin, a United States Navy veteran, died May 14. He was 87.
Donald Jerome Fistler, 92
Donald Jerome Fistler, known as Don, a visual merchandiser who spent 38 years with J.C. Penney and was an accomplished restorer of antique cars and pedal cars, died April…
John S. Mondzyk Jr., 70
John S. Mondzyk Jr., known to many as Moon or Johnny Boy, a carpenter who was a longtime member of Carpenters Local 54 and a devoted husband, father, and…
Jesus Villagomez, 91
Jesus Villagomez, a truck driver who spent 38 years with Corn Products International and devoted his life to family and faith, died May 15 in Justice. He was 91.
Business.
Kismet owner honors tradition but is open to new ideas
In his first year as the owner of Kismet in Orland Park, Daniel Canter said he prides himself on a…
Grooving into retirement: Teacher spins new life with record shop
Independent record shop Long Live Vinyl brings music lovers together with retro vibes and timeless grooves. In the 1960s, the…
Comings & Goings: Fogo de Chao coming to Orland Park
Fogo de Chao, the Brazilian steak house known for servers carrying slabs of meat on long skewers from table to…
Crowds savor this year’s Taste of Orland
The days of summer are dwindling but that did not stop Orland Park from savoring the last of the season…
Palos Park gets a jump on National Night Out
By Kelly White The Village of Palos Park has taken the traditional National Night Out and turned it into a…
Orland Township helps kids get ready for new school year
The summer clock is winding down and Orland Township was there to get ready to prepare students to enter back…
Taste of Orland Park returns this weekend
From staff reports Orland Park’s annual Taste of Orland Park presented by Northwestern Medicine arrives at the new Centennial Park…
More News.
Jerling’s G-Force drumline marches into the spotlight
Jerling’s G-Force Drumline celebrated graduating eighth graders while continuing its rapid growth through performances and student leadership opportunities.
Palos Heights hires auditor to review ComEd payments
The City of Palos Heights has entered into an agreement with an auditing firm to investigate what it described…
Orland Park adds 13 names to veterans memorial for Memorial Day
The emotional epicenter of the day’s ceremony was the formal reading of the 13 newly engraved names on the…
Plumber Q’s crew wins inaugural Orland Park rib contest
He and his crew took first place among the judges. Plumber Q beat out Da Que and Bad Axe…
Venezuela faces Iraq in World Cup tune-up at SeatGeek Stadium
International soccer is coming to Bridgeview on Tuesday, June 9, when Venezuela faces Iraq in an 8 p.m. friendly…
Chicago Hounds playoff tickets on sale tomorrow, bring your dog to SeatGeek Stadium
Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the Chicago Hounds’ semifinal playoff game, Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at…
Palos Heights honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
Palos Heights residents gathered Memorial Day morning to honor fallen veterans with patriotic tributes, prayers, speeches and remembrance ceremonies.
Kendall Coyne Schofield leads hometown parade in Orland Park
Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield led Orland Park’s patriotic parade, kicking off America 250 festivities with hometown pride.
Kendall Coyne Schofield named Grand Marshal of Orland Park Parade
Olympic gold medalist, professional hockey player and Orland Park area native Kendall Coyne Schofield will lead Orland Park’s inaugural…
We/Us.
White brings ‘cheers’ and cheer to people with her photos
Palos Park’s Kelly White discovered the magic of photography in a darkroom when she attended college at St. Xavier.
Homeschool kids make their newspaper dream a reality
Seven homeschool students from across the Chicago area created a monthly newspaper that builds confidence, creativity and real-world teamwork skills.
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.
Mayhem.
Man charged with punching boss
An employee was arrested after he punched his boss in the face while they were discussing his productivity, police said.
Man charged with drunken driving, leaving accident scene
An Orland Park man was charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene after he struck another car and took off, police…
Cal City woman charged in $1,100 theft from Macy’s
A Calumet City woman was banned from Orland Square Mall after she was arrested for stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise…
Man wanted for sexual battery, kidnapping
Joshua Abercrombie, 21, of the first block of Country Lane, Orland Park, was arrested May 4 on extraditable warrants from the Hillsborough…
Opinions.
The pope from Chicago who couldn’t update his bank account info
Video: South Side priest shares the story of how the pope got disconnected by his bank, and what it reveals about the man who leads 1.4 billion Catholics.
St. Patrick’s Day brings a glimmer of hope during dark times
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, honors the patron saint of Ireland, a 5th-century Christian missionary who brought Christianity to the pagan Irish.
School districts must be accountable to public
Schools are important. But administrators don’t have the same sense of accountability to taxpayers that other governments like villages have.
