Sandburg basketball follows its leader: Connor Gleason
Some know him as Connor Gleason but around the Sandburg boys basketball team he’s known as “Captain.”Eagles coach John Daniel names a captain before the season tips off to help out during the summer...
View ArticleArgo boys look for finishing touch
Argo’s glass could be half-full or half-empty.The Argonauts were 11-14 after falling to Sandburg and have earned double-digit wins for the first time since 2016.But that record could have been better....
View ArticleGrace Kole plays starring role for Evergreen Park
Whether it is on or off the court, Evergreen Park’s Grace Kole likes to be spontaneous and is open to new adventures.“I like to step out of my comfort zone and I like to have fun,” she said. Kole’s...
View ArticleArgo girls aim to jump-start offense
A 59-22 home loss to Evergreen Park on Feb. 1 was the fifth straight for Argo girls basketball.During that stretch, the Argonauts (11-13, 2-8 South Suburban Red) scored more than 30 points just once....
View ArticleClub Pilates is a hit in Evergreen Park
Donna Brzezniak was looking forward to opening a Club Pilates in Evergreen Park. But Donna, along with co-owner and husband, Stan Brzezniak, were pleasantly surprised at the reception.“We wanted to...
View ArticleChicago man charged in Evergreen Park cemetery shooting
A 23-year-old Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder after a Sheriff’s police investigation found he shot two people last week at a cemetery in Evergreen Park, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J....
View ArticleFree tax program offered for Evergreen Park seniors
Free tax return preparation for seniors and disabled adults will be provided beginning this month in Evergreen Park.The service will be offered at the Office of Citizen Services, 3450 W. 97th St. Form...
View ArticleOrland officials hope state erases Illinois Trust Act
This was no surprise.Orland Park officials never had trust in the Illinois Trust Act.Orland Park’s village board wholeheartedly endorses Illinois Senate Bill 1313, mandating law enforcement agencies to...
View ArticleFire damages condominiums in Orland Park
An apartment on the second floor of a six-unit condominium building in the 15300 block of Treetop Drive in Orland Park was seriously damaged by fire on Saturday morning.The Orland Fire Protection...
View ArticleHeart-shaped jewelry sales soar at Noral Jewelers for Valentine’s Day
In a world of ever-changing trends, some traditions remain timeless. At Noral Jewelers & Mineral Art Gallery, a staple in Palos Heights since 1974, that tradition is love crafted in gold, silver,...
View ArticleCountryside St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for March 1, its earliest date yet
It’s never too early to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Countryside.Ald. Scott Musillami (3rd), who chairs the city council’s Special Events Committee, said the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be...
View ArticleFlagg Creek Golf Course to get cart path repairs this spring
Cart paths at Flagg Creek Golf Course will be improved for the 2025 season, but work won’t be finished until spring.At a recent meeting, the Countryside City Council approved paying McGill Construction...
View ArticleMcCook’s new dump truck ready for winter roads
Visitors to the McCook Village Board meeting Monday night were greeted by the latest addition to the public works department.Parked in front of the main entrance – its lights flashing – was a white...
View ArticleLovers accused of Bridgeview murder reunite in court
For the first time in months, the two people charged with the murder of a Bridgeview man were reunited Wednesday morning.But it was not a warm and tender moment. Far from it. There were no flowers. No...
View ArticleLong wait is over, Pete’s Fresh Market opens in Orland Park
Orland Park shoppers no longer have to wait because Pete’s Fresh Market has finally arrived, bringing its signature fresh ingredients and diverse selection to the community. The long-anticipated...
View ArticleTheresa (Terry) Malysa, 82
Theresa (Terry) Malysa, 82, passed away Jan. 15, 2025, in Palos Heights, Illinois.She was born Theresa Catherine Murray on March 7, 1942, at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, New York, to Suzanne Boyer...
View ArticleEvergreen Park couple opens a heartfelt record haven on 95th
Jeff and Jessika Law have been together for 27 years. Music has brought them together and is what has kept their marriage going strong.“Music is everything,” Jeff, of Evergreen Park, said. “It doesn’t...
View ArticleEncore Car Wash brings innovation and sustainability to Oak Lawn
In a town bustling with both national franchises and locally owned businesses, a new name has joined the community: Encore Car Wash. Officially opening its doors in October 2024, Encore, located at...
View ArticleMotorbike stolen from Palos Hills garage
A KTM 150 XC-W motorbike was stolen during a residential burglary in the 10400 block of 90th Avenue on Jan. 30, according to Palos Hills police.Police said the suspect or suspects broke a window panel...
View ArticleNo new evidence in Hickory Hills child exploitation case, police say
Nearly two months after Trevor O’Donnell’s arrest on charges of sexually assaulting a minor family member and possessing child pornography, Hickory Hills police say no new evidence has emerged, and...
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