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Orland Park bans ‘gas station heroin’
By Jeff Vorva Products with what some people call “gas station heroin” will not be allowed to be sold in Orland Park. At the April 15 meeting, the village board voted 6-0 (with trustee Michael Milani absent) to prohibit kratom novel synthetic and psychoactive drug businesses to be sold in the village. “If this has…
Read MoreRashid scolds TV news orgs on climate change
. From staff reports State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-21st) recently scolded major news organizations for what he called a lack of attention to climate change. “Last year was marked by alarming climate extremes, from record-breaking heat waves to devastating floods, droughts and wildfires,” Rashid wrote earlier this month in a letter to his political supporters.…
Read MoreBaseball | LW West stays unbeaten, snaps Sandburg’s seven-game win streak
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Sandburg’s sizzling start to the season was cooled off, at least for a day, by a visit from even hotter SouthWest Suburban Conference foe Lincoln-Way West, which topped the Eagles 5-3 on Monday in Orland Park. The loss snapped Sandburg’s seven-game winning streak and ran the Warriors’ record to 9-0. The…
Read MoreThings are still sweet at 77th and Western
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . As I was eating the ears off a chocolate-covered marshmallow bunny the other day, my mind drifted to candies, and chocolate in particular, of the past. While it’s hard to find a good, old-fashioned soda/ice cream…
Read MoreGet those Easter baskets blessed at St. Thomas More
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . We’ve got several events coming up in the near future that I want to share with you, so let’s get started. The traditional Blessing of Easter Baskets takes place at St. Thomas More, 2825 W. 81st…
Read MoreA bit more sunshine each day
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 517-7796 . The middle of January is here. Days are getting a little longer, mostly in the evening. I notice it when I walk Oliver. According to what I have read, we are gaining about two minutes…
Read MorePalos Heights treats veterans to free breakfast
By Jeff Vorva The tradition continues. There are many traditions in the area when it comes to honoring those who served on Veterans Day. But when the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department tag-teams with Alderman Jack Clifford for the annual Veterans Day Breakfast, it usually brings in a roomful of hungry former military men…
Read MorePritzker punts on Invest in Kids Act
. By Rich Miller . With his latest comments earlier this month, Gov. JB Pritzker has taken almost every possible position imaginable on the Invest in Kids Act. During his first run for governor, Pritzker agreed with the teachers’ unions and progressive activists by calling the program “a really bad idea” and said he opposed…
Read MoreCountryside resident seeks help with late-night noise
By Steve Metsch At least one Countryside resident is tired of hearing odd noises that wake him in the middle of the night. With that in mind, Nico Sutkus spoke on the topic at the Sept. 27 meeting of the Countryside City Council. Sutkus, 22, who resides in the 9500 block of 56th Street, said…
Read MoreSt. Rita HS earns statewide acclaim
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Congratulations to St. Rita of Cascia High School on being ranked the 2nd Best All-Boys High School in Illinois, according to Niche. This ranking is based on an analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews. Last…
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