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One-in-a-million blue-eyed cicada found in Orland Park
The one-in-a-million blue-eyed cicada that a Crestwood woman found in the Orland Park Grasslands. By Jeff Vorva Kelly Simkins is an aspiring musician and someday she just might hit the stage and...
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Oak Lawn Chamber to sponsor Restaurant Week
By Bob Bong More than a dozen restaurants have signed up to take part in the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Restaurant Week in June. “This is a new endeavor for us,” said Anne Fritz, chamber...
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Memorial service honors longtime Independence art teacher
Palos Heights School District 128 honored the life of Mike Maholland with a Memorial Service. By Kelly White Palos School District 128 honored the life of one of its beloved educators with a Memorial...
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Dems ‘win ugly’ on budget vote
. By Rich Miller . Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave added meaning to the phrase “winning ugly” during the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 29. I’ve never seen anything like it, so let’s...
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Area Sports Roundup | New coaches named at Richards and Stagg
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent A few area high school coaching vacancies have been filled, including those for Richards boys basketball and Stagg football. Jamal Thompson takes over at Richards for Kyle...
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Red Stars ready for Wrigley
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent After weeks of hype and anticipation, the Chicago Red Stars are finally ready to invade Wrigley Field. While the Red Stars may not draw the NWSL record of 34,130 spectators...
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Coyne Schofield continues to make hockey history
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Kendall Coyne Schofield has earned numerous significant accolades during her hockey career, including an Olympic gold medal and a pair of Olympic silver medals. The Sandburg...
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Boys Volleyball State Finals | Hilltoppers prove to be thorn in Lions’ paw
By Randy Whalen Correspondent After finishing state runner-up in 2023, Lyons knew it had the potential to be in position for another run at a state championship this season. The Lions did that,...
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Marist tops York for its fourth boys volleyball state title
By Randy Whalen Correspondent What does it take to make a state champion? “We had guys that I’ve been hard on for nine months,” Marist boys volleyball coach Jordan Vidovic said. “All for a five-point...
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Mount Carmel dethrones unbeaten, two-time defending champ Nazareth for...
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Mount Carmel came into its Class 4A sectional matchup against Nazareth viewed as the underdog. The favored Roadrunners did, after all, enter the game 37-0 and were...
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Baseball Class 4A Sectionals | Third straight state title eludes...
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent After back-to-back Class 3A state titles in 2022 and 2023, Nazareth jumped to Class 4A this season and did not miss a beat.The Roadrunners cruised to 37 straight...
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Baseball | Providence edges Mount Carmel in extras to punch ticket to state
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent After a stirring upset of unbeaten Nazareth to win the Class 4A Reavis Sectional championship, Mount Carmel’s bid for a trip to the state finals ended with a 3-2...
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Senior citizen golf tourney is here
. Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . It is almost time for the 41st Senior Amateur Golf Championship at Marquette Park, which will...
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Enjoy summer while we have it
. . By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 517-7796 . Congratulations to all who have celebrated with spring festivities. They are winding down...
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Love can bloom in June
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . Happy June, everyone! The month of June used to be the most popular month to get married. Surprisingly, the...
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Outdoor market returns to St. Mark Church on June 8
By Joe Boyle Summer is just a couple of weeks away and Worth Mayor Mary Werner reminds residents that there are plenty of activities to look forward to. Werner mentioned during the Worth Village Board...
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Rainy ribbon-cutting at Schussler Park strangely appropriate
By Jeff Vorva It was actually fitting that the Schussler Park ribbon cutting ceremony on June 1 took place during a downpour. The first phase of the face-lift of the park, it was the opening of the...
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Sascha Rubens graduates at the top of her Shepard class
Sascha Rubens became one of eight students in Illinois to receive a Choose to Include scholarship from Special Olympics of Illinois. This is awarded to students that demonstrate commitment to building...
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Obituaries June 6, 2024
AUGUST BOEHM August Boehm, beloved husband to Geraldine Boehm (nee Schuh), passed away peacefully April 22. Beloved husband to Geraldine Boehm (nee Schuh); son of the late August and the late Caroline...
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