Posts by Bob Bong
Antonio Clay-Jones carries Evergreen Park past Reavis
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent No deficit in sports is too great to overcome unless the double zeros on the clock are reached. Unfortunately for Reavis High School, that was the situation in their Week 3 matchup with Evergreen Park High School. Despite every Reavis Rams (1-2) effort to overcome their deficit, the Evergreen Park Mustangs…
Read MoreMarist adds 5 athletes, wrestling team to sports Hall of Fame
By Jeff Vorva The Marist Athletics Hall of Fame is pretty crowded, with 111 individuals or teams recognized. But there is always room for more. Five more individuals and one team were honored Sept. 1 at halftime of the Brother Rice-Marist football game, won by the RedHawks in thrilling fashion, 30-24. Peter Bilecki, who graduated…
Read MoreTurkish House offers imported and handmade items
By Joe Boyle A new business has opened in Palos Hills that should attract coffee lovers everywhere. The official grand opening for the Turkish House, 10703 S. Roberts Road, took place August 5 as the owners and employees welcomed local dignitaries and customers. Balloons were up throughout the store and signs were posted outside indicating that the…
Read More37 Nazareth Academy students named AP scholars
In May, 191 Nazareth students took 252 AP exams in 12 different areas. Thirty-seven of those students earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement. Recognition includes students who graduated with the Class of 2023 as well as current seniors who will have another opportunity for recognition in 2024. AP Scholars with…
Read MoreMundy pleads guilty in Summit bribery case
From staff reports William Mundy, the former public works director in Summit, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges he conspired with John Kosmowski, the village police chief, to take bribes to grease a liquor license transfer for the Mars Bar. Mundy also admitted that he’d “also engaged in corrupt activities with other public officials.” Mundy,…
Read MoreWorth veterans, students remember September 11 tragedy
By Joe Boyle A steady downpour did not deter the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Worth Monday morning. “It did the same thing last year,” said Worth Trustee Brad Urban, who is also a member of the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991. “It was even raining harder.” However, members of the post and the Burbank Marine…
Read MoreCardinal Bernardin KC Council awards 5 scholarships
The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus, located in Evergreen Park, for the 14th year has awarded five $500 scholarships to deserving graduates of five local Catholic Schools for their exemplary service to their school, church and community. Anton R. Iberle, Past Grand Knight, presented the awards in May to these outstanding…
Read MoreCrestwood to pay $1.8 million to 5 former cops who sought union
From staff reports Crestwood trustees voted last week to approve a $1.8 million settlement in a civil rights lawsuit filed by five former village police officers against the village, former mayor, the chief of police and several other high-ranking village police officials. Former part-time officers Don Preston, Joseph Cortesi, Gilbert Hueramo III and Eric Chmura;…
Read MoreOak Lawn trustees sing praises of Fall Music Festival
By Joe Boyle Several Oak Lawn trustees gave high praise to this past weekend’s music fall fest and mentioned that there were a couple of key reasons for that. “The St. Catherine and St. Gerald carnivals were very successful,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night. “Our police…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Mitchell’s Flowers to celebrate 50 years in Orland Park
By Bob Bong Mitchell’s Orland Park Flowers will celebrate its 50th anniversary later this month, but the flower shop’s roots date back much farther. The shop at 14309 S. Beacon Ave. will celebrate its anniversary on Saturday, September 30. Mitchell said the Orland Park location is one of the longest-tenured retail businesses in the village…
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