‘The best four years’

If incoming freshmen want to follow the footsteps of Kyle Cheng — he of the glittering 4.717 grade point average — Oak Lawn Community High School’s top student has some tips. Cheng, 18, is valedictorian of the 2013 graduating class. He has the highest grade …

OLCHS to get  full-time police liaison

An Oak Lawn police officer will spend 8½ hours Monday through Friday at Oak Lawn High School and also will attend special school functions starting this fall.

Richards ice skater plans cancer fundraiser

Jordan Moeller and friends are skating to help kids with cancer.

Oak Lawn library hosts ‘Snack & Study’

The Oak Lawn Public Library is hosting “Snack & Study” this week for high school students. Students are invited to study for their final exams in Meeting Room C. Group studying, tutoring and snacks will be available from 2 to 9 p.m. each night through …

Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn police blotter

CHICAGO RIDGE

RETAIL THEFT: Charles R. Payne, 50, 3806 S. Parnell Ave., Chicago, was charged with retail theft after stealing copper fittings worth $919 on May 13 from Home Depot, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Mohommad Abousalem, 18, of 6440 W. 84th St., and Yaseen Ghouleh, …

Sabadosa: Some good books to escape in this summer

The way this year is zipping by, summer will be here before we know it. If you are lucky enough to have the summer off from a job, are planning a vacation getaway or simply have your sights set on kicking back often during the …

Community Sports Calendar (North) for May 19, 2013

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.

MVCC offers extensive list of summer classes

Moraine Valley Community College will offer weekend classes, summer classes at three campuses, and online and Internet hybrid classes during the summer semester, which starts with a three-week pre-session beginning the week of May 20. The eight- and first four-week sessions begin the week of …

Palos Scout troop tackles trashy assignment

Boy Scout Troop 729, of Palos Heights, participated in RID Litter Day, leaving behind a much cleaner McCarthy Road. The Palos Park Beautification Committee, led by Denise Cowan, sponsored the cleanup operation, a communitywide effort to pick up litter and recyclable items from roadways in …

Eisenhower High School seniors sign national letters of intent

Three Eisenhower High School seniors recently signed a national letter of intent to play in college.

Sycory Walker signed with Illinois Wesleyan University.

Dion Wells signed with Arizona Western College.

Jesse Gonzalez signed with Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Staff reports

Oak Lawn police blotter

OAK LAWN

THEFT: An air conditioner and a hot water heater were stolen between March 15 and May 1 from a vacant house in the 9800 block of Southwest Highway.

THEFT: A gold wedding band was removed sometime between May 1 and 3 from the …

Center offers kids outdoor summer art classes

The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, is holding registration for summer outdoor art classes for kids in kindergarten through ninth grade. Classes will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. One-week sessions begin July 1 and …

Eisenhower women build home, camaraderie

More than a dozen women who work at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island recently replaced vacation time and weekends for hard labor at no pay — and loved it. Habitat for Humanity offered a rare kind of compensation, they said, as they toiled over …

Campus (North) for May 12, 2013

Here is a look at what Southlanders from the SouthtownStar’s North region are accomplishing in college. News includes Oak Lawn, Alsip, Burbank, Chicago, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Justice, Palos Heights, Palos Park and Worth.

Chicago Christian inducts four to Wall of Honor

Chicago Christian High School recently celebrated its third annual Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony. The Wall of Honor was created to highlight the accomplishments of CCHS athletes and their contributions to the school’s success while they were players. Four alumni were honored this year, Mark …

Stagg teacher honored as outstanding educator

Stagg High School English teacher Lisa Thyer recently was recognized with the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. She was nominated for the award by Mara Heneghan, a 2012 Stagg graduate and current University of Chicago student. “She goes out of her way to attend …