Christ the King succeeds in Stock Market Game

The top ranked Chicago teams in the Stock Market Game were recognized recently at a reception hosted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

The team from Christ the King School in Chicago’s Beverly community, included teacher Mary Ellen Peloquin and students Jack O’Connor, Grace Gorman …

Evergreen Park Community High School group entertains

The Unaccompanied Minors from Evergreen Park Community High School entertained the more than 12,000 walkers at the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk on Mother’s Day.

It was the group’s first time participating as part of the entertainment for this annual event.

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Mother McAuley High School athletes ink college signings

Three Mother McAuley High School athletes recently signed to play sports in college.

They included Erica Harris (volleyball, St. Xavier University), of Chicago’s Beverly community; Annie Hopkins (lacrosse, Augustana College), of Chicago’s Morgan Park community; and Patsy Boland (volleyball, University of Massachusetts Boston), of Evergreen …

Area alumni get call from Leo Hall of Fame

Some longtime Southland residents recently were inducted into Leo High School’s Hall of Fame at the 58th Annual Leo Alumni Association banquet. Leo’s Man of the Year is 1985 graduate Mark Lee. Richard Furlong, of the Class of 1959, received the Dr. Thomas P. Driscoll …

Community Sports Calendar (North) for May 19, 2013

Here is a look at sporting events in the SouthtownStar’s North region, which includes Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Palos Hills, and Worth.

Elaborating on Entertainment: Beverly Theatre Guild’s 50th anniversary

The Beverly Theatre Guild is the oldest community theater group in Chicago and marking that milestore with “Fabulous @ Fifty.” More about the theater troupe can be found on Elaborating on Entertainment at blogs.southtownstar.com/entertainment.

Lions Club of Evergreen Park meeting features mayor

Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton was the featured speaker at a recent meeting of the Lions Club of Evergreen Park. The mayor gave a complete updating of all activities in the community and answered questions from Lion members.

Sexton was complimented on a job done …

Beverly Theatre Guild celebrates with ‘Fabulous @ Fifty’

Southland theater fans are spoiled — in a good way.

Not only can they travel to downtown Chicago for a number of Broadway shows, but they also have a bevy of close-by community theater.

Case in point is the Beverly Theatre Guild, which is billed …

Vickroy: Gardens are proof that life goes on

“God gave us memories that we may have roses in December.” J. M. Barrie Since the beginning of time, man has sought comfort in tilling the earth. Gardens provide sustenance, joy and, increasingly, solace in times of grief. Flowers, trees and other plants are reminders …

Three McAuley students named Evans Scholars

Three Mother McAuley High School students have been awarded Chick Evans scholarships. Mary Joan Evans, of Chicago’s Morgan Park community; Tarran King, of Palos Heights; and Megan Malloy, of Evergreen Park, have been named 2013 Chick Evans Scholars. The scholarships are funded through the Evans …

SXU names Shield winner

The Shield of St. Xavier Award was presented to Henry Bros. Company.

Campus (North) for May 12, 2013

Here is a look at what Southlanders from the SouthtownStar’s North region are accomplishing in college. News includes Oak Lawn, Alsip, Burbank, Chicago, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Justice, Palos Heights, Palos Park and Worth.

Vickroy: Mother’s reading habit led to son’s penchant for writing

Mothers impart a lot of things to their children: wisdom, advice, recipes. But sometimes the most endearing gift a mother leaves her son or daughter is a lifelong passion, something that sparks their interest, taps their creativity and engages them in the workings of the …

Beverly Arts Center offers slew of summer camps

Beverly Arts Center offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids, adults

Lions Club of Evergreen Park helps library

A special guest at a recent Lions Club of Evergreen Park meeting was Nicki Seidl, director of the Evergreen Park Public Library.

She explained various programs that are happening at the library and what the future holds.

Seidl was presented with a check from Lions …

Stay-At-Home Dad: Family yoga outing filled with distractions

I’m not particularly flexible.

I knew my physical limitations going into a recent family yoga class.

I wasn’t nearly as aware of my rigid parenting style until that afternoon.

The Wife signed us up for the family yoga class at the Beverly Yoga Center.

The …