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Woman’s club, cadets highlight cheerful Palos Park meeting
By Jeff Vorva The meeting before Tuesday’s election in Palos Park was free of controversy. After a few recent meetings were packed with people and featured some strife, the March 27 village council meeting was packed but full of joy and accomplishments. Many were on hand from the Palos Park Woman’s Club, an organization that…
Read MoreClear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound March 22, 2023
Competitive Dance State Finals | Evergreen Park has sixth sense again
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer BLOOMINGTON — For the second straight year, Evergreen Park’s competitive dance team qualified for the second day of state competition. For the second straight year, the Mustangs were the first team to perform on the second day. And for the second straight year, they finished sixth in the state in…
Read MoreSeeking new toys for charity drive
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Happy Hanukkah, which begins at sunset on Dec. 18. Throughout this eight-day holiday, candles are lit, gifts are given and a dreidel is played. What is a dreidel? It is a spinning top. Ellie’s Holiday Toy Drive…
Read More‘Consistent, unwavering dedication to the community’
GRCL President Richard Techman’s life to be celebrated From staff reports Richard J. Techman was a lifelong Garfield Ridge resident and longtime president of the Garfield Ridge Civic League. He died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Oct. 15. He was 65 years old. “As a news reporter, I had contact with Rick going…
Read MoreMurals bring beauty to community
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 More murals are being painted in the area. My West Lawn friend and neighbor, Marie, has been observing the progress on some colorful murals being painted at Su Familia Real Estate, 5417 S. Pulaski. Marie stopped to take some photos. She…
Read MorePro Soccer Report: Fire closes SeatGeek season with draw; Red Stars look to break Wave
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The final pro soccer game of 2022 at SeatGeek Stadium was fairly uneventful until things heated up toward the end. New England’s Dylan Borreo broke up the scoreless tie in the 88th minute and the Chicago Fire responded four minutes later in stoppage time with a goal from 19-year-old homegrown…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup: Put it on the board — Reavis honors former coaches Wierzal and Prato
By Jeff Vorva Staff writer This year is the 40th anniversary of the Reavis football team’s Class 6A championship, and the Rams’ administration celebrated big-time. The Rams finished runner-up in 1980 and 1981, and those two along with the 1982 state champs were honored with shirts and rings before its Sept. 24 game against Evergreen…
Read MoreWhisler being ousted as Red Stars owner after release of Yates Report
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The NWSL’s investigation into allegations of abuse and sexual misconduct hit the Chicago Red Stars hard last week. The Yates Report was released Oct. 3, and some of its 319 pages include claims that ex-Stars coach Rory Dames abused players and that team owner Arnim Whisler turned a blind eye…
Read MorePigskin Wrap: Lemont overpowers Richards in SSC crossover
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Richards is in a pretty good position to get into the playoffs this year, but all of its success has come within the South Suburban Conference Red. Outside the Red? The Bulldogs know they still have some work to do. After a 68-30 crossover road loss to SSC Blue powerhouse…
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