Local News
History in Willow Springs: Neddermeyer sworn in as first woman mayor
By Carol McGowan It was a packed house, in fact, standing room only, May 13 in the Willow Springs Village Hall. Melissa N. Neddermeyer was about to be sworn in…
State Finals Roundup: Bass fishermen ready to give state title a Schott
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The Illinois High School Association bass fishing state tournament rolls this weekend, and not only will Sandburg and Stagg send teams, the Sandburg unified team will…
High School Softball: Riverside-Brookfield’s Hannah Smith sparkles on mound, rakes at the plate
By Steve Millar Correspondent Riverside-Brookfield senior Hannah Smith showed off her arm and her swing, and even had others speculating about her potential abilities in another sport. Smith threw…
Death notices
BRIAN L. BAKALICH Brian Bakalich, 58, of La Grange Park, passed away May 5. He was an Army veteran. Beloved husband of Sandra Bakalich (nee Joyce); devoted father of Alexandra…
Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty sworn in for fourth term
By Carol McGowan Lyons Village President Christopher Getty was given the oath of office as mayor for the fourth time Tuesday evening, May 18. Three members of the village board…
Pride of Lyons: Boys gymnastics takes home first state title
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent In its ninth trip to the state meet, the Lyons boys gymnastics program won a state championship. The Lions, who have brought home one second-place and…
Thorns bury Red Stars with four goals in first 30 minutes
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The good news for the Chicago Red Stars is they’ll be playing in in front of fans in Bridgeview for the first time since 2019. But…
Red Stars Report: Dames confident despite winless Challenge Cup
By Jeff Vorva, Correspondent The Chicago Red Stars went winless in the Challenge Cup. But there is no panic. They have a little time to regroup from their 0-2-2 Cup-runneth-under…
Boy Volleyball: Lyons rebounds with rout of Proviso West
By Steve Metsch, Correspondent It would have been easy for Lyons to take its foot off the gas during its match last week against Proviso West. The Lions jumped to…
Argo and Reavis keepers combine for seven saves in scoreless draw
By Steve Millar, Correspondent Coming into the season, a big question surrounding the Argo girls soccer team was who would play goalie? With the Argonauts lacking a goalkeeper on…
Pleasantdale School District 107 Board President Kristin Violante to Retire
Pleasantdale School District 107 announced today that Board President Kristin Violante will be retiring at the end of this year as a new board will be slated for next school…
High School Football: Astros land at top of SSC Red for first league title since 1993
By Jeff Vorva, Correspondent The last time Shepard had won a conference championship in football, Rudy Bajorek was patrolling the sidelines as an assistant coach. Fittingly, the Astros won the…
Pugh makes debut but Johnson gets goal in Red Stars’ draw
By Jeff Vorva, Correspondent Forward Mallory Pugh made her highly anticipated debut with the Chicago Red Stars on Wednesday night but it was her replacement who stole the show. Pugh,…
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Illinois News
CAPITOL RECAP: No energy deal yet, but lawmakers say one could come ‘this summer’
By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate adjourned Tuesday without calling a comprehensive energy regulatory reform package for a vote. After adjournment, Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park,…
Two-day session ends with major legislation, but no energy bill
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers finished a two-day special session Thursday by passing some important legislation but without reaching agreement on the one issue…
Vaccinated Illinoisans automatically entered into $10 million lottery
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Any vaccinated Illinoisan will be automatically entered into a lottery for $10 million in prizes without having to take any extra…
Six Flags agrees to $36 million settlement over alleged BIPA violations
By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Six Flags Great America has agreed to a $36 million settlement to end a class-action lawsuit over the amusement park’s use…
Energy bill still not filed less than 24 hours before planned vote
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate is scheduled to return to the Capitol Tuesday to consider an energy regulatory overhaul bill that is years…
Pritzker issues amendatory veto on budget due to drafting errors, Senate accepts
By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The state Senate on Tuesday approved a change to next year’s budget at the request of Gov. JB Pritzker to correct…
Senate adjourns with no energy deal, but Harmon ‘confident’ one is still near
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate adjourned Tuesday without calling a comprehensive energy regulatory reform package for a vote. After adjournment, Senate President Don…
