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D.C. is History Fair focus at St. Christopher School
St. Christopher School in Midlothian recently had its History Fair, the focus of which was Washington, D.C. Each class studied a different aspect of American history and institutions. The primary grades covered the Smithsonian Institution and highlighted various exhibits from the Portrait Museum, the Air …
Midlothian, Oak Forest police blotter
MIDLOTHIAN
HOME BURGLARY: A television, couch and kitchen table set were stolen between May 10 and 12 from an apartment in the 3300 block of 147th Street.
HOME BURGLARY: A television and wrist watch were stolen May 12 from an apartment in the 3600 block …
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
MIDLOTHIAN
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
Schilling building in Mokena
Briefly: Schilling Lumber to double size of Mokena warehouse, grand opening for Orland Hills OTB.
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.
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 …
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/.
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 …
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.
