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Man suspected in multiple carjackings arrested
Orland Park, Countryside police track him down A Lynwood man was arrested last week in connection with a carjacking in June at the Mercedes-Benz of Orland car dealership. Marcus Turner, 23, was picked...
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Worth bean bag tourney aids Special Olympics
Worth Mayor Mary Werner was pleased that participants enjoyed competing in a bean bag tournament while assisting the Illinois Special Olympics. The Worth Police Department sponsored the annual Fall...
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Oak Lawn Park District’s Conservation Jamboree to feature Monarch Festival
The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Conservation Jamboree featuring Monarch Festival on Saturday, September 21, at the Oak Lawn Park District Prairie.The Oak Lawn Park District is taking its...
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Clancy’s Sallyfest benefits local families
Matt and Jessica Tranowski at Sallyfest on Saturday. afternoon. When Lauren Brazel was pregnant with twin boys, Charlie and Frank, she and her husband Ryan learned that the boys had experienced...
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Evergreen Park gears up for autumn activities
Summer will soon retreat with autumn beginning this week as activities marking fall will be offered in Evergreen Park. “I want to thank the senior council and everyone who volunteered and participated...
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Obituaries September 19, 2024
JOSE NICOLAS ANDRADE Jose Nicolas Andrade who was born on November 15, 1983 passed away on September 2 at the age of 40. Visitation was held September 6 at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave;...
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Agnes Kellerman’s secret to 100 birthdays: Hard work
A resident at Palos Heights Senior Living, 7100 W. College Drive, Agnes Kellerman proudly celebrated her 100th birthday with those he loves most on September 10. Agnes Kellerman had quite the birthday...
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IDOT unveils 10 central Cook Count road projects
Highlighting one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that major projects in central Cook County are planned or underway, fueled by Gov. JB...
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First Responders Mass coming up at St. Richard
Happy fall, Y’all. The autumnal equinox is upon us on Sept. 22 at 7:43 a.m. (central time). From my understanding of astronomy, the equinox stands for “equal” and at this time of year along with the...
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Run the Lawn 5k, wellness fair set for Sunday
There’s lots coming up in the neighborhood, so let’s get right to it. First of all, as the weather jumps back and forth into the 90s, it’s good to remember that the Splash Pool at Marquette Park will...
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Love Fridge can ease burden of food buying
There are a lot of good things happening in West Lawn. We have plenty of grocery stores to shop at. Some neighborhoods don’t have any grocery stores. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in...
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Life in prison for Ella French killer
Emonte Morgan The man convicted of killing Chicago Police Officer Ella French three years ago was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In March, Emonte Morgan was...
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Burke tells Midway area business group she will be tough on gun cases
Eileen O’Neill Burke, Democratic candidate for Cook County state’s attorney, responds to a question from UBAM member John Marusarz at the United Business Association of Midway meeting at the Red Barrel...
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Local Lions clubs celebrate Oktoberfest
Lions 1-A Vice District Governor Richard Moy (right) with Bridgeview Lions Secretary Dawn Grogan. The Bridgeview, Justice, and Argo-Summit Lions Clubs held their third annual Oktoberfest at the...
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Mount Carmel QB Jack Elliot runs for 198 yards, 4 TDs in win over St. Ignatius
Watching Mount Carmel quarterback Jack Elliott play, two noticeable aspects of his game are his arm and his heart. Elliot, a senior from Orland Park, can throw the ball with the best of them; he’s also...
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Lyons overcomes Hilltoppers for first win in series since 2016
Lyons came into its annual matchup with Glenbard West winless in the conference rivals’ past six meetings. On a warm fall Saturday afternoon in Western Springs, the Lions ended that streak, employing a...
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Collin Bagley’s boot lifts St. Laurence over Carmel
St. Laurence senior kicker Collin Bagley doesn’t lack confidence, according to Vikings coach Adam Nissen. Nor should he, if he continues performing as he did in St. Laurence’s 17-14 win over Carmel in...
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Richards runs for 478 yards in win over rival Oak Lawn
Both the present and the future of Richards’ offensive backfield were on full display in Week 4 as neighborhood rival Oak Lawn came across town. The Bulldogs ran for 478 yards and five touchdowns in a...
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A whole new ballgame | Area well-represented in inaugural girls flag football...
The inaugural Illinois High School Association girls flag football season is in full swing and is providing a new avenue for female athletes across the state. With flag football becoming an Olympic...
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