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Pets o’ the Week for May 23, 2013
The Thursday Neighborhood Star prints adoptable pets each week. Area shelters should send photos, pet descriptions, shelter hours, address and contact information to Jessi Virtusio Read More
Kadner: New mayor offers ‘hope’ to The Island
His grandmother walked across the Mexican border all the way to Blue Island nearly 100 years ago. Having arrived, she lived in a box car …Read More
Your Pets for May 22, 2013
We want your pet photos.Whether it’s you with your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard, please email a .jpg with your name, your pet’s name Read More
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Chicago Heights
Woman’s daughter, son-in-law killed in fire: ‘I believe my baby is gone’
Everlina Hill sat on nearby steps, crying and praying, as she waited for official word of what she correctly suspected in her heart: that her Read More
Evergreen
Scouts pitch in with collection to tackle hunger
The Cub Scouts of Pack 773 participated in the Scouting for Food program, which offers the Scout a hands-on approach to learning community service as …Read More
Frankfort
Brashinger: MJHS geography bee winner has big goals
Jimmy DiFiore, 12, is going to do more than just hope that the third time is the charm in his quest to be a regional, …Read More
Country Club Hills
Vickroy: Guiding knight: Lab gets woman where she needs to go
Up concrete stairs, around giant flowerpots and through throngs of bustling commuters, Kathy Austin makes her way to work each morning. Though she is virtually …Read More
Matteson
Rich South football players sign letters of intent
Five Rich South High School football players recently signed letters of intent to play in college. Howard Burrage signed with Trinity International University. Damilola Arolowaju …Read More
Oak Forest
Kadner: Presta has big plans for Crestwood
Despite what anyone may have heard or read in the newspapers, new Mayor Lou Presta wants people to know the future of Crestwood is bright. …Read More
Oak Lawn
Reading gets red-carpet treatment at Palos East
Fifth-graders at Palos East Elementary School recently celebrated their reading achievements at the 14th Annual Academy Awards for Books. The purpose of the show is …Read More
Orland Park
St. Michael varsity cheerleading captures national championship
The varsity cheerleading team at St. Michael School in Orland Park captured the national championship at Jamfest Super Cheer Nationals in Indianapolis. St. Michael had …Read More
Tinley Park
Dekker: Impressive learning the Montessori way
I have driven past Hope Montessori School on 170th Street and Oak Park Avenue for years and always have been curious about just what the …Read More
