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MVCC, SD218 offer STEAM classes
Through an educational collaboration with Moraine Valley Community College, Community High School District 218’s STEAM camp, students entering grades second through eighth have been learning more about...
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Orland Park’s Pekau blasts anonymous critics
By Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau used a little Independence Day history to hammer home a point about anonymous critics on social media who are hammering him and the board of trustees. At the...
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Woman charged in Palos Heights robbery
From staff reports A Chicago woman was charged last month with robbery in connection with an incident in May in the parking lot of the Jewel-Osco at 12803 S. Harlem Ave. Police said Janae Banks, 26,...
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Large gathering attends final St. Bernadette Mass
Ushers and parishioners assist in taking out the statue of Jesus that appeared on the cross above the altar at St. Bernadette Church. The statue was placed on the cross on an Evergreen Park Fire...
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From high schooler to civil engineer
. West Lawn man’s 8-year path leads to job with top company . It’s a daunting question for any high schooler: what do you want to be when you grow up? Had anyone asked West Lawn resident Jose Reyes in...
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Paisans Pizzeria has impressive grand opening in Oak Lawn
The large interior structure of Paisans Pizzeria in Oak Lawn feature seven classic cars and a 1953 Cessna airplane that is hanging just over the large bar area in the restaurant. Local officials...
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Orland Park once had a great mayor
How do you assess the failures of Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau? Compare him to his predecessor when it comes to helping people. In July 1996, when Dan McLaughlin was mayor, a dozen areas of Orland...
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Pritzker wants to buy his way to White House
. By Ray Hanania . There is no office that Gov. JB Pritzker doesn’t think he can’t buy. But that shouldn’t bother you. What should bother you are Pritzker’s policies, which he has pushed to position...
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Liths to honor 1933 Darius-Girenas flight
. Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . This coming week marks the 91st anniversary of the transatlantic flight of Captain Steponas...
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Jack in the Box to replace Arby’s in Countryside
By Steve Metsch Fans of Arby’s in Countryside will have to travel to Downers Grove, Elmhurst and points beyond to get their fix of curly fries and beef sandwiches. The final day for Arby’s in...
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Sandburg junior to run from Wrigley Field to Sox Park
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Sandburg junior Jackson Canellis isn’t sure if he will be wearing a Cubs or White Sox jersey on Aug. 10 during a 12-mile run. That decision will be up to those who donate to...
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Worth resident Calista Stefaniak wins Stars and Stripes 5K
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Calista Stefaniak won her second straight women’s title in the Tinley Park Stars and Stripes 5K, held June 29 at the village’s McCarthy Park. Stefaniak, 25, of Worth, ran...
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Orland Park woman wins third straight Veterans Liberty Run
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent She did it again. Three for three. Orland Park resident Krysta Stanko won her third straight women’s division championship at the Veterans Liberty Run, held July 3 at...
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Swanson scores again, Naeher has clean sheet as Fire edge Dash
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Mallory Swanson is Olympics-ready after scoring her fourth goal in four games. Swanson’s left-footed shot in extra time in the first half was the difference in the Chicago...
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Son of former Bridgeview fire chief promoted to lieutenant
By Steve Metsch There were a few damp eyes and many big smiles at the most recent meeting of the Bridgeview Village Board. Yep, even firefighters get a bit sentimental, especially when family history...
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Comings & Goings: U-Haul buys Saunoris Frankfort location
U-Haul announced it will build a storage facility at the site. By Bob Bong Two years after closing its Chicago Ridge location, Saunoris has closed its garden center in Frankfort. U-Haul has acquired...
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Countryside police seek grants for tasers and solar-powered cameras
By Steve Metsch The Countryside Police Department is applying for two grants that are intended to help improve safety. Police Chief Paul Klimek told the city council at its June 12 meeting that he is...
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McCook settles with former police officer
By Steve Metsch More than eight months after the process began, the village of McCook has reached a settlement with former police officer John Kosmowski Jr. “This will end this case for once and for...
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Lyons’ Music in the Park series starts July 10
By Steve Metsch The popular Music in the Park series will begin a six-week run on July 10 at Veterans Park in Lyons. Bands will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday through Aug. 14, said Ted Tale,...
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Lyons Mustangs honored for 100 years of service
Members of the Lyons Mustangs Athletic Club attended the village board meeting when the group was honored for 100 years. By Steve Metsch It’s not often a service organization hits 100 years. But there...
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