Oak Lawn police blotter

OAK LAWN

POT POSSESSION: Shakur Wright, 18, of Calumet Park, was charged with possession of marijuana May 10 after he was arrested at Richards High School, 10601 Central Ave., police said.

LICENSE SUSPENDED: David C. Duda, 50, 9005 S. 49th Ave., Oak Lawn, was charged …

Sabadosa: Lady Bulldogs show some “swag”

There is no question about it. The Class 4A Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team of HL Richards High School in Oak Lawn has had an amazing season and history.

In 2011, they set a new school record with their 32-3 season. They went on to …

Oak Lawn students participate in annual book fair

Oak Lawn Community High School’s annual Book Fair showcases the work of freshman students and the work they produce in English class. Students choose fiction novels to read and then create bookmarks, persuasive fliers and projects that demonstrate their understanding of the literary elements contained …

Crime Report for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at crime reports in the Southland. News includes a Mokena man accused of lewd conduct in Orland Park, a patron penalized for peeing in Oak Lawn where Worth and Posen men were chargerd with disorderly conduct, a flasher charged in Oak Lawn, and gunfire narrowly missing children in Chicago Heights.

Local skiers win national ski  racing medals

Ann Engelmann, of Palos Heights, and Heather Seger, of Tinley Park, recently traveled to Winter Park, Colo. for the National Standard Race National Championships. Both are members of the Nomad Ski Club. Engelmann earned a silver award, and Seger earned a gold medal in their …

Around Town (North) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at upcoming events in the SouthtownStar’s North region, which includes Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Palos Hills, and Worth.

Richards alum Frias named Academic All-American

Robby Frias, a 2008 graduate of Richards High School in Oak Lawn and a senior at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis., was named a National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III academic All-American, the association announced at the recent NCAA National  Wrestling Tournament in La Crosse, …

Community Sports Calendar (North) for May 20, 2012

Here is a look at sporting events in the SouthtownStar’s North region, which includes Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Palos Hills, and Worth.

SXU Mock Trial team participates in regional tournament

St. Xavier University’s first Mock Trial Team recently competed in its inaugural regional tournament through the American Mock Trial Association as part of the university’s launch of its new pre-law program. “This pre-law initiative is unlike anything SXU has ever done before,” said St.Xavier president …

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/.

Richards wins marksmanship competition

The U.S. Navy Junior ROTC program from Richards High School successfully defended its title recently in the District 218 air rifle marksmanship competition. Bulldog Company defeated the U.S. Air Force JROTC program from Shepard High School and the U.S. Marine Corps program from Eisenhower High …

Conrady students raise money ‘For the Cure’

Conrady Junior High School recently hosted its annual “Fine Arts Fights Back for the Cause” walk-a-thon for cancer research. Teacher Case Gasparovich challenged his students to raise $3,000 or have 75 percent of his students participate in the fundraiser. If either goal was met, Gasparovich …

More than 250 race in first Ike Hike

Despite a cold and damp morning, more than 250 people ran and walked the first Ike Hike recently at Eisenhower High School. Blue Island Mayor Donald Peloquin, Blue Island Chamber of Commerce president Greg Lochow and members of the city’s fire and police departments joined …

Radiologist receives top honor

The Chicago Radiological Society recently presented Loyola radiologist and Palos Park resident Kathleen A. Ward with the Distinguished Service Award, the society’s highest honor. The award, also known as the Gold Medal, recognized Ward’s “outstanding leadership” in organized medicine on local, state and national levels …

Students raise nearly $18k during St. Baldrick’s assembly

Shepard High School recently hosted its annual St. Baldrick’s assembly, which asks students and teachers to shave their heads to raise money in support of pediatric cancer research. School officials said this year’s event was particularly emotional due to an appearance from senior Zaid Shareef, …

Skiers win national medals

Ann Engelmann, of Palos Heights, and Heather Seger, of Tinley Park, recently traveled to Winter Park, Colo. for the National Standard Race National Championships. Both are members of the Nomad Ski Club. Engelmann earned a silver award, and Seger earned a gold medal in their …