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Softball Player of the Week: Jourdan Skirha, Oak Forest
Jourdan Skirha, of Oak Forest, is this week’s Jenny’s Steakhouse/SouthtownStar Softball Player of the Week. Skirha, a senior shortstop, was 8-for-11 with four doubles, eight RBI and seven runs as the Bengals earned a share of the South Suburban Blue title. Coaches wishing to nominate …
Oak Forest buys former Numero Uno site
If Oak Forest community development director Adam Dotson is right, city officials did more Tuesday night than approve a property purchase. They also sent a message, Dotson said. Aldermen voted unanimously to buy the property at 15426 S. Cicero Ave., the former home to Chicago’s …
McGrath: Should supermarkets solicit charitable donations?
Tell me you haven’t been there. You’ve filled your grocery cart, are feeling pretty good about many of your purchases being on sale and you have a stack of coupons for discounts on several other items. At checkout, the cashier is friendly, even remarking on …
Kozicki is Treasure of Month
The Midlothian Park District recently named preschool teacher Barb Kozicki as it Treasure of the Month for April. Kozicki was nominated by the parent of a child in the Next Step Class. “The parent wanted us to know what a wonderful job Barb does and …
Midlothian, Oak Forest police blotter
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SUSPENDED LICENSE: Jeffery Lovett, 39, of Riverdale, was charged with driving on a suspended license May 1 after a stop at 147th Street and Hamlin Avenue, police said.
BURGLARY: A miter saw, impact gun and a television were stolen May 3 from a garage …
Crestwood well water lawsuits will stand alone
A Cook County judge has denied class certification that would have bundled together 200 lawsuits alleging tainted well water caused health problems for Crestwood residents.
What’s Going On (Central) for May 20, 2012
Here’s a look at what’s going on in the Southland. News from the SouthtownStar’s Central region includes Mokena, Midlothian and Lockport.
Plan for new cemetery makes sense
Better government does not need invention as much as more common sense. So we have nothing but a positive reaction to a plan by Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey (D-Chicago). His plan, unveiled last week, to use five acres at the former Oak Forest Hospital …
Campus (Central) for May 20, 2012
Here is a look at what Southlanders are accomplishing in college. News from the SouthtownStar’s Central region includes Orland Park, Lemont, Mokena, Oak Forest, Crestwood, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Manhattan, Tinley Park, Midlothian, Orland Hills and New Lenox.
Schilling building in Mokena
Briefly: Schilling Lumber to double size of Mokena warehouse, grand opening for Orland Hills OTB.
Around Town (Central) for May 20, 2012
Here is a look at events in the SouthtownStar’s Central region, which includes Crestwood, Frankfort, Manhattan, Midlothian, Mokena, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Lockport, Lemont and Tinley Park.
Plan for new cemetery makes sense
Better government does not need invention as much as more common sense. So we have nothing but a positive reaction to a plan by Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey (D-Chicago). His plan, unveiled last week, to use five acres at the former Oak Forest Hospital …
Community Sports Calendar (Central) for May 20, 2012
Here is a look at sporting events in the SouthtownStar’s Central region, which includes Crestwood, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Manhattan, Midlothian, Mokena, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Orland Hills, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.
Kadner: Madigan plan takes cash from suburbs and schools
Confusion. Panic. Division. It seems those are the goals of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as he leads the Legislature toward teacher pension reform. On Monday, groups representing suburban mayors and school districts were in a state of panic because of three legislative amendments that …
Property Transfers for May 20, 2012
Property transfers for Cook and Will counties. Curious about more home sales in your neighborhood? For more Chicago area transactions, see “recent sales” at www.searchchicago.suntimes.com/homes/.
Following in family’s footsteps, Bremen senior eyes nursing career
Given Christina Bravo’s empathy for others, it shouldn’t be a surprise that she soon will be pursuing a degree in nursing at St. Francis University in Joliet. “I really enjoy helping people out and making them feel better,” the Bremen High School senior said. Her …
Crowd Pleasers for May 18, 2012
Here is a look at crowd pleasers in the Southland. Events include Ladies High Tea in Orland Park and Woofstock in Mokena.
