Midlothian, Oak Forest police blotter

MIDLOTHIAN

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Charles Rucker, 59, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia after a Feb. 3 stop in the 3700 block of 147th Street, police said.

LICENSE SUSPENDED: Lannie B. Davis, 54, of Robbins, was charged …

Sweet deal: Local Girl Scouts hope cookie sales help them get to Washington

Year after year, Girl Scouts sell cookies and take part in community service projects.

But those tradition-building activities are getting a big once-in-a-lifetime addition in this, the organization’s 100th year. In June, at least 200,000 girls and adults from around the world are expected to …

What’s Going On for Feb. 23, 2012

Here’s a look at What’s Going On in the Southland including in Chicago, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest and Chicago Heights.

Early screenings for some Feb. 24 flicks

A number of the films opening on Feb. 24 will have 12:01 a.m. screenings at theaters including:

AMC LOEWS CRESTWOOD 18: 13221 Rivercrest Drive, (888) 262-4386: Showing action-adventure thriller “Act of Valor” (rated R), the dramatic thriller “Gone” (rated PG-13), the romantic comedy-drama “Good Deeds” …

Pro Wrestling: AAW’s Path of Redemption with Lawler

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler will be part of AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined’s Path of Redemption.

“We wanted to bring in a legend who could still put on an entertaining match,” AAW play-by-play announcer Phil Colvin said.

“The King is easily recognizable …

A rising tide of resentment

Officials from throughout the Southland are getting restless over the rising cost of Lake Michigan water, so much so that efforts to find a source other than Chicago are gaining momentum. The idea may be more feasible for some towns (those closer to Indiana) than …

Oak Forest man dies weeks after being hit by vehicle

An Oak Forest man who was hit by a vehicle weeks ago in Midlothian died Sunday night, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

John Holly, 53, was a pedestrian at 147th Street and Waverly Avenue on Feb. 3 when a vehicle struck and …

For Tinley Park girl’s ‘Army,’ battle goes beyond her fight vs. leukemia

It won’t be long until many schoolchildren are counting down the days until the start of summer vacation — if they haven’t started already. Abby Skarbek, meanwhile, hopes for more class time than she has gotten lately. She just wants to be healthy enough to …

Orland Township Scholarship deadline March 2

Briefly: Orland Township scholarship applications available, chamber to hold after-hours event in Palos Park, career presentation in Midlothian

Doolin: Bremen Township power play leaves bad taste

Funny how you can think you’re on one side of an argument and then very quickly find yourself on the other side. The question is, how did you get there?

Take, for example, the controversy over the Bremen Township School Board’s spending and membership and …

Around Town (Central) for Feb. 19, 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.

‘Great worker’ a Treasure

The Midlothian Park District recently named Fred Diryawish as its January Treasure of the Month. Diryawish was nominated by office manager Debbie Miller and Superintendant of Recreation Jen Yuska for agreeing to cover unscheduled shifts. “Fred is a great worker and is always willing to …

Property Transfers for Feb. 19, 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/.

St. Christopher scholarship fund celebrates anniversary

The St. Christopher School Joanne Slovey Scholarship Fund recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch, which occurred during Catholic Schools Week in January. The purpose of the fund is to provide tuition assistance scholarships to St. Christopher School families with demonstrated financial need. The …

Towns exploring option to Chicago water

In a strategic effort to escape Chicago’s fast-rising water rates, Midlothian is ready to join an association of municipalities that’s seeking to obtain lake water from Indiana. Brett Postal, of the architectural-engineering firm Postal Yore and Associates, tried to persuade village trustees Wednesday night to …

St. James health fair, ‘Day of Dance,’ can take a bow

A dance-themed health and wellness fair hosted Thursday night by St. James Health & Wellness Institute in Chicago Heights went so well that organizers are planning to make it an annual event.

More than 600 people signed up for the medical center’s inaugural “Day of …