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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 16
BoysLockport 69, Sandburg 43: Connor Gleason’s 11 points led the Eagles (4-4, 1-3 Southwest Suburban). Malachi Perkins and Kendall McDowell both added nine points.Lyons 79, Juarez 24: The Lions (3-4)...
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Holy Cross Hospital opens expanded mental health unit
Last Thursday morning, Sinai Chicago celebrated the expansion of Behavioral Health Services at Holy Cross Hospital. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon was President and CEO of Sinai Chicago Dr. Ngozi...
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 17
BoysAddison Trail 79, Evergreen Park 72: Keshaun Vaval’s 33 points paced the Mustangs (4-4). Lenear Bolden added 19 points and Anshawn scored 12.Crete-Monee 63, Richards 49: Travon Gourdine scored 28...
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 18-19
Dec. 19BoysCurie 64, Phillips 47: Michael Oliver Jr. scored 15 points as the Condors (7-1, 4-1) won in the Public League Red Shield. Jahkil Jackson added 11 points, while Brad Johnson Jr. contributed...
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Adam Nissen out as St. Laurence football coach
A year after leading St. Laurence to its first state championship game in 44 years, Adam Nissen is out as St. Laurence football coach.The school announced in a statement on Dec. 13 that Nissen’s...
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Mount Carmel’s Jack Elliott is Southwest Regional Football Player of the Year
Mount Carmel quarterback Jack Elliott, who accounted for 54 touchdowns this season, is the Southwest Regional Publishing Football Player of the Year. Photo by Jerrold Berry | Alpha Photography.It was...
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Chicago Christian’s C.J. Cesario is Southwest Regional Football Coach of the...
First-year Chicago Christian coach C.J. Cesario holds the Class 2A state championship trophy after the Knights’ 47-0 win over Maroa-Forsyth on Nov. 29. Photo by Karin FoxThe seeds for Chicago...
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Yigit Akgunlu provides leadership for Reavis
Three-year starting guard Yigit Akgunlu has been a standout on the court and in the classroom for Reavis. Photo by Mike WalshScoring is only part of Yigit Akgunlu’s job for Reavis.“I try to be a leader...
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Abbey Hobart leads Stagg to milestone wins
Junior Abbey Hobart played a key role in Stagg’s milestone wins against Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way East. Photo by Xavier SanchezStagg’s drought against the Lincoln-Ways is over, and junior...
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Oak Lawn’s Lamia Quinones keeps teammates involved
Lamia Quinones scored on a fast break during Oak Lawn’s 66-13 win against Tinley Park on Dec. 12. Photo by Vince OlejniczakLamia Quinones does more to help Oak Lawn win than what shows up in the...
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Kelly girls basketball climbing Public League ladder
Senior guard Sasha Arriaga Morales is a four-year varsity veteran for Kelly. Photo by Mike ClarkWhen Hector Hernandez took over as Kelly coach, the Trojans were playing in the lowest division of Public...
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Jayvon King does a little bit of everything for Argo
Senior Jayvon King is a football and basketball mainstay for Argo. Photo by Mike WalshAs an aspiring firefighter, Argo forward Jayvon King understands the importance of teamwork.Whether it’s grabbing...
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Optimistic Oak Lawn has big dreams
Marc Harvey (left) and Ali Farhan provide reliable guard play for Oak Lawn. Photo by Tim CroninWinning breeds optimism, and you would have to go far to find a more optimistic group than Oak Lawn’s...
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 20
BoysAndrew 53, Sandburg 44: Connor Gleason and Jonah Johnson had nine points each for the Eagles (4-5) in the rivalry loss.Argo 91, Universal 35: Kassam Saleh scored 13 points as the Argonauts (5-5)...
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Almanza joins McCook police, brings Chicago experience
Jovanny Almanza, 31, brings seven years of Chicago law enforcement experience to his new role in McCook. He was sworn in by Police Commissioner Dan Foy as the newest member of the village’s police...
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From cleaning company to police department for Maslanka
Nicholas Maslanka traded his cleaning company business for a chance to be a police officer.Maslanka, 26, said he wants to be a police officer “mostly to serve and protect.”“(I wanted) to do something...
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Reporter Kelly White: What I’ve learned in 2024 …
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a reporter for Southwest Regional Publishing, it’s that every place—whether it’s a school cafeteria, a riverbank in Des Plaines, or a nursing home dance floor—has a...
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Crete Country Christmas Celebrated
By Karen HaaveFor Jamie Healy and her volunteer back-up crew, Crete Country Christmas 2024 is one to remember.Administrative Assistant for Crete Park District, Healy and company spent planning the...
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Southwest Regional basketball roundup, Dec. 21
BoysCurie 67, Waukegan 65 (OT): The Condors (8-1) prevailed at Young behind balanced scoring from Brad Johnson Jr. (12 points), Michael Oliver Jr. (11 points), Justin Oliver (11 points) and Rashaad...
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Mount Carmel’s Seth Mendoza, Marist’s Will Denny keep winning
Mount Carmel wrestler Seth Mendoza is seeking to become a four-time state champion. Photo by Mike ClarkAs Mount Carmel wrestler and Missouri recruit Seth Mendoza chases history this season, he isn’t...
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