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Half marathon brings some interesting names
There were 1,023 runners who finished the seventh First Midwest Bank Half Marathon on Sunday. There were some notable names and some noticeable names. Among the noticeable, the race featured hope, pain and joy. And it featured Curtis Hope, Sherese and Samira Payne and Tracy Joy. It featured Jacklyn Boekeloo and Monika Sestakauskaite, who probably…
Accused suspended driver leaves accident scene: police
Palos Park Police Palos Park police charged James E. Brown, 26, of Chicago, with leaving the scene of an accident, improper use of registration, no proof of insurance, and driving on a suspended license. Police said he was involved in a traffic accident in the 12200 block of South Southwest Highway at about 3:30 p.m.…
Be Prepared for the changing ‘Seasons’ of Your Life
A few days ago, we observed May Day, a celebration of spring. And, after a long and hard winter in many parts of the country, most of us are ready for sunshine, warmer temperatures and the hopefulness that spring always symbolizes. But as winter gives way to spring, we are also reminded that our lives…
40 students compete in Wilkins spelling bee
Earlier this year, more than 40 seventh- and eighth-grade students swarmed the cafeteria to satisfy judges producing two grade level spelling bee champions for Wilkins Junior High School in Justice. In a field of 25 seventh-graders, the battle came down to Natalie Palarz versus Adam Chlebek. After correctly spelling three consecutive words, Chlebek was crowned…
Comings & Goings: New furniture store opens in Bridgeview
A new furniture store with locations in Bridgeview and Palos Heights has opened its doors in the Southland. 7 Star Furniture held its grand opening last weekend at 8735 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview and its second smaller location at 11925 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. For information, call the Bridgeview store at 708-599-3434…
Mother Nature smiles on First Midwest Half Marathon
All of us at The Regional News offer our congratulations and thanks to everyone who ran in the First Midwest Half Marathon 2014, held Sunday, May 4 in Palos Heights, Palos Park, and Palos Hills–as well as everyone who ran in the event’s new 10K race and the Walk, Run and Roll race for athletes…
Tightening their grip
Knights increase divisional lead with wins Winning a tight contest enabled Chicago Christian to tighten its grip on the Suburban Christian Conference Gold lead.And then the Knights dealt Immaculate Conception an even bigger blow, both literally and figuratively, in the second game of a divisional doubleheader last Tuesday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. After…
Tightening their grip
Knights increase divisional lead with wins Winning a tight contest enabled Chicago Christian to tighten its grip on the Suburban Christian Conference Gold lead.And then the Knights dealt Immaculate Conception an even bigger blow, both literally and figuratively, in the second game of a divisional doubleheader last Tuesday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. After…
Jeff Vorva’s Editor’s Notebook: ‘Wicked winter’ puts a cold front on half marathon entries
This past winter is still giving people headaches even though the snow is gone and the temperatures are bearable.Mel Diab calls it “the wicked winter” and it’s eating into the participation numbers of Sunday’s seventh annual First Midwest Bank Half Marathon.Race organizers in the past were comfortable with the numbers being in the 1,800-to-2,000…
Softball roundup
Lady Spartans hitting their stride There are many intangibles Oak Lawn coach Brian Frangella can attribute to his team’s 6-1 effort last week that lifted the Lady Spartans over .500 for the season.But perhaps the most telling is that the 14 players who make up the roster are gaining confidence with each game. During the…
Softball roundup
Lady Spartans hitting their stride There are many intangibles Oak Lawn coach Brian Frangella can attribute to his team’s 6-1 effort last week that lifted the Lady Spartans over .500 for the season.But perhaps the most telling is that the 14 players who make up the roster are gaining confidence with each game. During the…
Trinity sports report
Trolls softball most improved in league The goal all along for Trinity Christian College’s softball team was simple: finish in the top six and make the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. Achieving it, however, wasn’t easy. The Trolls didn’t assure themselves of a playoff berth until the final game of the conference schedule, when they hung…
Trinity sports report
Trolls softball most improved in league The goal all along for Trinity Christian College’s softball team was simple: finish in the top six and make the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. Achieving it, however, wasn’t easy. The Trolls didn’t assure themselves of a playoff berth until the final game of the conference schedule, when they hung…
Community sports news
Water polo athletes honor Caliendo Members of the boys’ water polo teams at Sandburg and Andrew honored Jane Caliendo by wearing Warrior T-shirts created to support her battle with cancer during a match last week.Caliendo is the wife of Eagles coach Jim Caliendo and has been involved herself with Sandburg’s swimming and water polo programs…
The home stretch
Scott Franklin of Lemont stretches his limbs before last year’s half marathon. The seventh running of the First Midwest Bank Half Marathon and 10K Run starts at 7:30 a.m. near Village Hall in Palos Heights and goes through portions of Palos Park and Palos Hills. First Midwest’s seventh half marathon just days away While Mother…
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Pritzker puts final stamp on $50.4 billion state spending plan
By ANDREW ADAMS & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker signed the state’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday, marking the first spending plan of his second term as governor. The $50.4 billion spending plan anticipates about $50.6 billion in revenues for the fiscal year that begins…
New law limits venue for constitutional lawsuits to Sangamon, Cook counties
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – People who file lawsuits in state courts challenging the constitutionality of a state law, administrative rule or executive order will now have to file those cases in either Sangamon or Cook counties. Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed House Bill 3062, which applies only to cases…
As trial begins, politically connected businessman claims feds set him up to bribe legislator
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Nearly four years after his name first surfaced in connection with a bribe arrangement between two sitting lawmakers, politically connected businessman James Weiss is finally having his day in court. Weiss, who is married to former state Rep. Toni Berrios, D-Chicago – the daughter of longtime…
Pritzker set to consider signing more than 500 bills in the next three months
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers passed 566 bills through both chambers of the General Assembly in the recently concluded legislative session – all but one of them in May. It sets the table for an approximate three-month bill-signing season for Gov. JB Pritzker. That’s because the state’s constitution gives…
Capitol Cast: End of Session Review
Capitol News Illinois · End of Session Review The Capitol News Illinois team breaks down the highlights of the just-completed 2023 spring session.
Cannabis regulatory reform bill fails to advance in spring legislative session
By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A proposed cannabis reform bill won’t get further consideration until at least the General Assembly’s fall veto session after stakeholders failed to come to an agreement during the spring session’s final stretch. Rep. La Shawn Ford, a Chicago Democrat and the bill’s sponsor, told Capitol News…
Top Democrats announce budget ‘deal,’ but details are scant as last-minute negotiations continue
By JERRY NOWICKI, HANNAH MEISEL & PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] UPDATE: The budget was filed as a 3,409-page amendment to Senate Bill 250 late Wednesday evening. This story has been updated to reflect the latest developments as of Wednesday night. SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders announced Wednesday they’ve agreed…
Legislature approves bill to tighten restrictions on red-light camera industry
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in state and local elections and government. House Bill 3903 would ban automatic traffic enforcement companies or their officers from donating to candidates for public…
State board of education looking for new providers in preschool ‘deserts’
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. JB Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill lawmakers just passed, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking applicants for some of the new money contained in that bill. ISBE is looking for new providers to offer preschool programs in areas…
Pritzker touts new budget’s higher education spending
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker began a tour of the state to tout the new state budget that lawmakers passed last week, stopping at two university campuses Wednesday to highlight the spending plan’s increased funding for higher education. “With this new budget, we’re making it possible for nearly…
