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Argo makes Class 7A playoffs, will open against top-seeded Normal
By Mike Walsh Correspondent After addressing his Argonauts following their comeback victory over T.F. South in the regular-season finale — a win that two days later officially punched their ticket to the IHSA playoffs for a second straight season — Argo head coach Phil Rossberg stood by himself in the south end zone. Rossberg, standing…
Read MoreBridgeview mosque, school receive threats
By Bob Bong Fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East has had an impact locally as a Muslim school and mosque in Bridgeview received threats this week. Classes at Aqsa school were called off Friday and students switched to a remote learning day after the school received an anonymous letter this week that…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Wyndham breaks ground on new Bedford Park hotel
By Bob Bong Development in Bedford Park is in high gear and a new hotel broke ground earlier this month adjacent to the Wintrust Sports Complex on 65th Street, which opened in 2021. The importance was not lost on Bedford Park Mayor David Brady who, moments after his shovel dug into dirt on October 6, rattled…
Read MoreBedford Park named Municipal Leader of the Year
By Jeff Vorva Bedford Park is having a huge year, and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has taken notice. During the organization’s awards ceremony on Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree Alsip, the Village of Bedford Park was named the Municipal Leader of the Year. There are more than 60 municipalities encompassing the bureau.…
Read MoreMoraine Valley to host events for new president’s inauguration
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills is hosting three events as part of the inauguration for Dr. Pamela J. Haney, the college’s new president. All events are free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend a Presidential Meet and Greet that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to…
Read MoreBridgeview resident organizes event to help the police department
By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Police Chief Ricardo Mancha took time at the latest village board meeting to thank resident Mary Bilek. Bilek, 47, put together a special dinner on Oct. 1 at Nikos, 7600 S. Harlem Ave., to support the police department. The event raised $2,100 for the police department. Gift baskets were raffled off.…
Read MorePublic Arts Commission tour highlights the Treasures of Palos Heights
By Bob Bong The Palos Heights Public Arts Commission recently conducted two tours that showed participants more than a dozen Treasures of Palos Heights. Maria DeCaprio Sunta, who has been chairman of the commission for the past 11 years, conducted the bus tours that visited 17 sites in the city. The tour started at the…
Read MoreMVCC encourages community to participate in National Novel Writing Month
Moraine Valley Community College is encouraging people who have dreamed of writing the great American novel to get a head start by participating in National Novel Writing Month. This national initiative encourages participants to write 50,000 words during November. Moraine Valley is an official “Come Write In” location, which means participants can use the college’s…
Read MoreEvergreen Park celebrates Oktoberfest 2023
Residents were invited to raise a stein on October 7 at Evergreen Park Oktoberfest at the Evergreen Park Community Center in Klein (Circle) Park, 3450 W. 97th St. Oktoberfest featured plenty of activities for children including a live family music show, kids tent, pony rides, petting zoo, Touch-A-Truck, face painting, bouncy houses and more. For…
Read MoreTrinity Christian names Kuecker 9th college president
From staff reports Trinity Christian College announced Monday that the Board of Trustees has confirmed Dr. Aaron Kuecker as the Palos Heights college’s ninth president. Kuecker has served as interim president since April 2022. “Over the past year, Kuecker has shown clear direction and vision for the mission and future of Trinity Christian College. We are excited…
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