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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 signed with Truman State University. Jaylen Zachery signed with the University of Central Missouri. Brendon Zachery signed with Lakeland College. …
Shnay: Panel has grim news on homeless problem in Southland
The joke goes something like this. A doctor runs up to a man who was struck by a passing auto. “Are you comfortable?” he asks. The man replies, “I make a living.” It’s a tired old gag, but to the homeless in the Southland the …
Community Sports Calendar (East) for May 19, 2013
Here is a look at sporting events in the SouthtownStar’s East region, which includes Beecher, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Homewood, Matteson, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Steger, and University Park.
Park Forest police blotter
PARK FOREST
WALLET STOLEN: A wallet was stolen May 4 from a stroller at Central Park, 420 Lakewood Blvd.
CAR THEFT: A 2012 Dodge Challenger, a rental car, was stolen May 5 from a driveway in the 500 block of Blair Street.
CAR THEFT: A …
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 …
Rich South student qualifies for business leadership conference
Rich South student qualifies for business leadership conference
Academics (East) for May 12, 2013
Here is a look at what Southlanders from the SouthtownStar’s East region are accomplishing in school. News includes Lansing, South Holland, Country Club Hills, Homewood, Flossmoor, Park Forest, Crete, Olympia Fields, Harvey, Dolton, Calumet City, Chicago Heights and Richton Park.
Richton Park focus turns to building safety
Richton Park’s community development department is celebrating Building Safety Month throughout May to help raise awareness about the topic. This year’s theme is “Building Safety Month: Code Officials Keep You Safe.” A specific area involving building safety is being spotlighted each week. Fire and safety …
Fair in Park Forest caters to seniors
South suburban senior center hosts fair for seniors
Matteson, Park Forest police blotter
MATTESON
TRESPASSING: John Williams, 45, 60 Apache St., Park Forest, was charged with criminal trespass after refusing to leave May 3 at Taco Bell, 4167 W. U.S. 30, police said.
DUI ARREST: Alfonta Howard, 32, of Bellwood, Ill., was charged with drunken driving after driving …
Vickroy: It’s no fib: You can grow figs in this climate
Long before humans cultivated wheat, barley or legumes, they grew fig trees. Some even suggest that figs were grown a thousand years before wheat and rye were domesticated. “For 98 percent of the time humans have been alive, it has been a starvation existence,” said …
It’s not difficult to make lemonade out of lemons. All you need is lots of sugar. When Park Forest opened the rebuilt observation platform last week at the Central Park Wetlands, there was talk of how the deck burned to the ground last year and …
Rich South AP classes may lead to college credit
Rich South hosts student/parent introduction to honors classes
Thorn Creek benefit May 11
Thorn Creek Nature Center welcomes spring with outdoor programs
Forum: Blessing murderers?
I wonder how many people caught President Barack Obama’s chilling words to Planned Parenthood when he exclaimed “God Bless you, Planned Parenthood,” while on a visit there April 25 in Washington, D.C.
He is the first president to publicly praise this organization, which is the …
Kadner: Two brave women await a gift of life
Two south suburban women from very different backgrounds are in desperate need of someone to save their lives. Friends are holding a fundraiser for 19-year-old Josie Nordman, of Homewood, on May 11. The spunky girl who ought to have a bright future needs a double …
McMahon puts spin on Drama Group’s ‘The Wiz’
The theater bug bit Tyler McMahon at age 9 and he’s spent his 17 years since then involved both on and off the stage.
McMahon, of Kankakee, is directing the Drama Group’s “The Wiz,” which will run May 3-5 in Chicago Heights.
“It’s been my …
