By Jeff Vorva Correspondent When Shepard beat Richards 42-8 in the spring season, it was the first time the Astros had beaten the Bulldogs since 1993. “That left a bad…
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By Steve Millar Correspondent Argo’s offense has found some new firepower with a key addition. Its defense has continued to thrive despite a crucial, but temporary, loss. The situation has…
Read More By Steve Millar Correspondent Twenty-three seconds into Friday night’s game, Marist and Richards had both scored touchdowns and it looked like a shootout was in store. That would not have…
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Greetings, football fans. What a Week 1 it was, both on the field for our area teams and here for our silly little prognosticating competition. On the field, Richards showed…
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Garmon scores on 84-yarder in fourth quarter; Donnie Burton adds 2 TDs By Steve Metsch Correspondent Even after the hundreds of football games he’s coached, Tim Racki dreads the first…
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BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE CONFERENCE: South Suburban Red HEAD COACH: Tony Sheehan 2019 RECORD: 10-2 2021 SPRING RECORD: 3-3 2021 FALL OUTLOOK: When it comes to wins and losses, the…
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By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The new playing surface at Korhonen Field is shaping up. Periodic Twitter updates show the progress of the new turf field, which is expected to be…
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By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The high school football season is off to a goofy start and the first kickoff is two months away. This is about the time of year…
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By Steve Millar Correspondent Shepard baseball coach Frank DiFoggio considered the bizarre ending of the Astros’ regular-season finale against Richards to be appropriate for 2021. The District 218 rivals…
Read More By Joe Boyle The Class of 2020 of Richards High School decided to make the best of an unprecedented situation as they said goodbye to parents, relatives, administrators and the…
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Prep News
Southwest Football Roundup: Richards rolls, EP’s shutout streak ends, Chi. Christian forfeits
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent When Shepard beat Richards 42-8 in the spring season, it was the first time the Astros had beaten the Bulldogs since 1993. “That left a bad…
Boys Soccer: Argo’s Ahmed scores twice against Richards
By Steve Millar Correspondent Argo’s offense has found some new firepower with a key addition. Its defense has continued to thrive despite a crucial, but temporary, loss. The situation has…
High School Football: Big third quarter lifts Mount Carmel over Marist
By Steve Metsch Correspondent After waiting through a 90-minute lightning delay for the second half to begin, Mount Carmel wasted no time getting back to full speed. The Caravan scored…
High School Football: Loyola tops Rice in Blue shootout
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent What happens when you put four monster football programs in one conference? Monster matchups. Monster games. And monster seasons. The third season of the Chicago Catholic…
Pro Soccer Report: Red Stars have Thorn-y opponents
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The Chicago Red Stars would like to wipe away the memories of a season-opening drubbing at the hands of Portland, and a great way to do…
High School Football: Big third quarter lifts Mount Carmel over Marist
By Steve Metsch Correspondent After waiting through a 90-minute lightning delay for the second half to begin, Mount Carmel wasted no time getting back to full speed. The Caravan scored…
High School Football: Loyola tops Rice in Blue shootout
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent What happens when you put four monster football programs in one conference? Monster matchups. Monster games. And monster seasons. The third season of the Chicago Catholic…
Pro Soccer Report: Red Stars have Thorn-y opponents
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The Chicago Red Stars would like to wipe away the memories of a season-opening drubbing at the hands of Portland, and a great way to do…
New top cop in 8 committed to beat integrity
People have a right to feel safe, commander says By Tim Hadac The new police commander in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District is assuring Clearing and Garfield Ridge residents of…
Let’s paint Vaunt’s parking lot pink
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • [email protected] Hi everyone. I hope you’ve had a good week. The folks over at Vaunt Fitness have a…
Pappas: tax sale coming up
Urges property owners to check status online From staff reports Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the first sale in more than two years of delinquent Cook County property…
Pet Parade returns to La Grange for 75th year
By Steve Metsch After a year of not seeing folks march with their dogs, cats and other creatures down the streets, anticipation is high for this year’s La Grange Pet…
