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MFPD Sees Increase in Calls in 2024
By Stephanie IrvineThe Manhattan Fire Protection District has had a busy year — up nearly 400 calls for service over last year’s total. Chief Steve Malone reported that as of the December meeting, the...
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Manhattan Police Blotter: December 13-20
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.On December 13, officers stopped Desean Robinson, 20, of...
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Manhattan Welcomes Another New Business: Crafty Nook
Business is booming in Manhattan, and another new business has opened its doors. The once half-empty Manhattan Station strip mall is finally filling up with new businesses, much to the delight of...
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Manteno Adds More Police Officers
Manteno’s police force continues to get younger.Two new officers recently were hired and, after crunching a few numbers, Manteno Police Chief Alan Swinford said the force has 22 officers and 13 have...
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Board Debates Removing Fire Sprinkler Requirement for School
The Manhattan Board engaged in a spirited debate about whether St. Joseph School should be held to the village’s ordinance on fire suppression sprinklers or whether the village should re-write its code...
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Area roundup: NCAA ruling a boon to junior-college athletes
Moraine Valley men’s basketball coach Kyle Huppe. Photo provided by Moraine Valley athleticsThe changing and complicated world of college sports continues to venture into new territories.Rampant...
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Nazareth races past Sandburg for tourney title
Nazareth’s Stella Sakalas prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during a 74-51 win against Sandburg on Dec. 28. Photo by Xavier SanchezA little time off was all Allia von Schlegell and her Nazareth teammates...
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College notes: Solorio’s Yulexi Diaz makes history for UIC
Solorio graduate Yulexi Diaz (left) is the first UIC women’s soccer player to be named all-conference three times. Photo provided by UIC athleticsIf not for a well-informed teammate, UIC women’s soccer...
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Lyons bounces back from first loss, beats Marist
Lyons’ Nora Ezike tries to get by Mother McAuley’s Grace Gambotz during a game last season. Photo by Jeff Vorva Defeat does not rest lightly on the shoulders of the Lyons girls basketball team. A night...
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Mike Clark’s basketball Top 5s, Dec. 29
BoysRecords through Dec. 291. Brother Rice (13-0)Crusaders stayed unbeaten heading into Hinsdale Central final.2. Curie (10-3)Took fourth at Pontiac after giving DePaul Prep all it could handle in...
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Southwest Regional’s top sports stories for 2024
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.There...
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Raymond H. Simon
Raymond H. Simon, 100, of Palos Heights, died peacefully on Dec. 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.He served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. Simon was married to...
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Irene Yore
Irene Yore (née Weber), 94, a former longtime resident of Palos Heights, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.She was the beloved wife of the late William Yore. She was a loving sister to Ferdinand...
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Manhattan Parks Approve Tax Levy, Executive Director’s Contract
The Manhattan Park District passed its tax levy for the upcoming year, which reflects a 6.67% percent increase over last year’s tax revenue. The Park District Board also approved Executive Director Jay...
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Frank R. Burens
Frank R. Burens, a devoted lieutenant of the Chicago Fire Department’s Hazmat Unit, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.Born in...
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Richard ‘Dick’ Benson
It is with sadness and great joy that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Benson of Peotone, from his earthly life into his eternal home with Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 12, 2024.Richard...
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Kismet owner honors tradition but is open to new ideas
A patio is available for customers when the weather permits.In his first year as the owner of Kismet in Orland Park, Daniel Canter said he prides himself on a fresh-never-frozen goal when running his...
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State minimum wage to hit $15 per hour in new year
While we may not want fries with that, we do know the person asking the question at local fast food restaurants will be earning more money in 2025.The minimum wage in Illinois will increase from $14 to...
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2024 was a year of highs and lows
Ryan Boss, 7, of Palos Heights, watches the solar eclipse in April at Chippewa Elementary School. (File photo)Last year saw more than its share of highs and lows.The year had barely started when...
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Comings & Goings: Quality Plus merges with Oak Lawn location
Quality Plus Photo Design Center closed its longtime home in Palos Heights last week.New owner Zibi Podraza, who purchased the business when founders Mike and Judi Weber retired over the summer,...
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