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Lipinski camp announces mayoral endorsements
By Bob Bong Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), who has been under fire by opponents for being one of two Democrats to sign the amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to reconsider the Roe v. Wade ruling, announced Tuesday he had been endorsed by 28 mayors who represent municipalities in the 3rd District in the March…
Read MoreSt. Albert the Great Personalized Learning School
St. Albert the Great School will be hosting a financial aid night on Thursday, January 9th at 6:00pm. Learn more about our various scholarships and how to register for the 20-21 school year. During National Catholic Schools Week St. Albert the Great School in Burbank will be kicking off the celebration on Sunday, January 19th.…
Read MoreSnow days turning into learning days in D230
By Dermot Connolly Snow days in District 230 may not be as enticing for students as they once were, now that they are becoming eLearning days — essentially, “work from home” days. The Board of Education voted last Thursday to begin implementing eLearning Days instead of traditional emergency school closing days for bad weather or…
Read MoreBoys Basketball: Lockport pounds Stagg
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Team don’t often look forward to a long layoff during the season, particularly when the season is less than 10 games old. But after last week, that’s exactly what Stagg may need. The Chargers never got going on offense and lost to Lockport 49-27 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover Dec.…
Read MorePrep Bowl Playoffs: St. Laurence in Prep Bowl title game for first time in 41 years
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Getting knocked out of the IHSA playoffs means the end of the season for most teams in Illinois. Chicago Catholic League and Chicago Public League schools, however, still have something to play for. The Prep Bowl playoffs provide an opportunity for these programs to compete for at least one more…
Read MoreClass 3A Soccer Post Season
By Jason Maholy, Sports Editor Strong seasons by the Marist and Shepard boys soccer teams came to an end against a mutual foe at the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional. The RedHawks and Astros both won regional championships – the former taking the title on their home field with a 1-0 victory over Stagg, and…
Read MoreBoys Soccer Class 3A Sectionals: Shepard, Marist fall to Lincoln-Way West
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Strong seasons by the Marist and Shepard boys soccer teams came to an end against a mutual foe at the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional. The RedHawks and Astros both won regional championships – the former taking the title on their home field with a 1-0 victory over Stagg, and…
Read MoreBoys Soccer Class 3A Sectionals: Shepard, Marist fall to Lincoln-Way West
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Strong seasons by the Marist and Shepard boys soccer teams came to an end against a mutual foe at the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional. The RedHawks and Astros both won regional championships – the former taking the title on their home field with a 1-0 victory over Stagg, and…
Read MoreDeath Notices for Dec. 5
DONNA CHAMBERLAIN Donna Chamberlain (nee Matlock), age 77, passed away November 21. Beloved wife of the late William Chamberlain; loving mom of William (Diana) Chamberlain and Karen Chamberlain; dear grandmother of Krystyn, Alexis, Billy, Lisa, Joey and Davey. Also survived by relatives and friends. Visitation was held November 24 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium,…
Read MoreBirds weren’t chicken about the bus
Last week, I felt like I was living on a page in a storybook for a minute. It was so weird I had to share it with you.Ê Driving down California Avenue last Sunday morning, I quickly had to brake as three rather small hens (or roosters) stepped off the curb and began walking proudly…
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