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Stagg High students explore trade careers at vocational fair
Stagg High School students had a chance to explore careers in the trade industry on Tuesday during a Vocational Fair at the school’s campus, 8015 W. 111th St., aimed at broadening their exposure to...
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Rhine VFW Post pays tribute to veterans
Veterans from the Rhine VFW Post who attended last week’s Veterans Day ceremony at the post. Veterans Day was celebrated last week by members of Rhine VFW Post 2729 in a ceremony that welcomed...
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Garfield Ridge shooting
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shootout Friday night in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. The shooting took place in the 7000 block of West Archer Avenue in what may have been an...
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Naperville Central ends Lyons’ season in Class 8A quarterfinals
When Lyons players gathered for their final postgame huddle of the season on Nov. 15, it was fitting that Travis Stamm and Shane Harris were side by side, arms draped around each other’s shoulders. The...
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Jack Elliott’s six touchdowns power Mount Carmel into Class 7A semifinals
While at times bumpy, Mount Carmel’s path to winning a third consecutive Class 7A title remains intact. The Caravan defeated visiting Normal 49-42 on Nov. 16 to advance to Saturday’s semifinal contest...
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Mike Walsh’s Football Top 10, Week 13
1. MOUNT CARMEL (9-3) Last week: 7A, Beat Normal 49-42 This week: at St. Rita Comment: This will be the ninth IHSA playoff meeting between the Caravan and Mustangs. Mount Carmel has won seven of the...
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DePaul Prep rallies to oust St. Laurence in Class 4A quarterfinals
St. Laurence’s surprise run to the Class 4A state finals last season was one of the area’s most compelling stories. But there will be no encore this year. The Vikings fell to host DePaul Prep 26-14 on...
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St. Rita’s big second half seals quarterfinal win over Quincy
Not every halftime speech works as well as the one St. Rita’s coaches delivered on Nov. 16. Tied at 14 at the break, the Mustangs outscored the visiting Blue Devils 35-0 in the second half for a 49-14...
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Defense delivers for Nazareth in Class 5A quarterfinal win
Nazareth’s offense has been delivering big plays all season. On Nov. 16, it was the Roadrunner defense’s turn to step up in a 42-8 road win over Rochelle in the Class 5A quarterfinals. Nazareth (10-2)...
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Noah Escobedo’s TD pass helps Richards advance to Class 6A semifinals
Like all quarterbacks, Richards’ Noah Escobedo would like to throw the ball more. But the junior knows that the Bulldogs’ success over the past 50-odd years has been running the ball. So he’s good with...
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Chicago Christian earns first trip to state semifinals
C.J. Cesario was happily coaching the sophomore football team at Mount Carmel in his first year back in the Chicago area when he had a chance meeting with Chicago Christian Schools superintendent Mark...
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Lyons swimmers sign and swim to fifth place in the state
It was quite a week for Lyons senior swimmers Audrey Cavaliere, Lauren Jablonski and Ella Jean Kelly. On Nov. 13, the trio put pen to paper to ink national letters of intent to continue their athletic...
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Bella Bullington powers Marist to Class 4A girls volleyball title
NORMAL — Back on Oct. 8, Marist was soundly defeated by Benet in an East Suburban Catholic Conference girls volleyball matchup. That was then, this was now. The setback fueled the RedHawks for the rest...
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Gerald J. Wesolowski Sr.
Gerald J. Wesolowski Sr. passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Loretta Wesolowski (née Mikols).Born to a close-knit family, Gerald was a...
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Mary Ann Sutton, 96
Mary Ann Sutton (née Vesely), age 96, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love and devotion to family.Mary Ann was the beloved wife of the late Otto Sutton and a cherished mother to Sandy...
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Donna M. Bogatitus, 72
Donna M. Bogatitus, 72, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away on Nov. 18, 2024, in Urbana, Ill.Born on Nov. 29, 1951, in Chicago, Donna was preceded in death by her...
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Margaret M. Spataro, 78
Margaret M. Spataro, a resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 78.She was the beloved wife of Albert Spataro Sr., loving mother of Albert...
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Lawrence E. “Larry” Tomklawicz, 64
Lawrence E. “Larry” Tomklawicz, 64, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.Larry was the beloved husband of 37 years to his...
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David Matthew Russian, cherished son of the late Thomas P. Russian and Barbara Martin Russian, passed away. He was the beloved grandson of the late Donald and Ella Martin and the late Pete and Irene...
View ArticleNorbert Louis Buttliere, 93
Norbert Louis Buttliere, 93, a proud Coast Guard veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted children. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (née Krass) and the late...
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