Oak Lawn police blotter

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DUI ARREST: Randall C. Evans, 27, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, resisting police, improper lane use, making an improper turn and no insurance June 4 after a stop at 110th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. They said a passenger, …

St. Jude Knights Squirt A team wins Blackhawk Cup

The St. Jude Knights Squirt A team, which is based in Crestwood, won the Blackhawk Cup state championship, the program’s first state championship since 1994.

The Knights beat Winnetka 1-0 in the championship game.

Team members include Mick Badke, Blake Breitzke, Nick Capuano, Owen Flaig, …

Sabadosa: Readers pay tribute to their fathers

Last year at this time, I dedicated my column to my dad — allowing me to honor his memory and to deliver a long overdue “thank you” for his being a devoted and caring father. This year, I’ve invited my readers to share their reflections …

St. Louis de Montfort’s Art Club preps for summer

Members of the Art Club at St. Louis de Montfort School in Oak Lawn got ready for summer by creating an ocean mural using paper fish, gold glitter, straws and blue paint to make their ocean come to life.

Open registration for the 2013-14 school …

Academics (North) for June 16, 2013

Here is a look at what Southlanders from the SouthtownStar’s North region are accomplishing in school. News includes Palos Heights and Chicago.

Petzel: Oak Lawn Green Team to host second annual bicycle tour

Greetings, fellow Oak Lawnians! The Oak Lawn Green Team will host its second annual bicycle tour June 22. Last year’s ride was a big success, and this year’s is expected to be even better. Josh Jones is the village’s International City/County Management Association management fellow. …

Community Sports Calendar (North) for June 16, 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.

Chicago Ridge cancer survivor gives back

Karen Bruck, Chicago Ridge, shared her survivor story at the recent American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Tinley Park. “I was only 41 (when I was diagnosed with breast cancer),” she said. “And, my husband was in treatment for esophageal cancer.”

Your Pets for June 12, 2013

We want your pet photos. Whether it’s you with your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard, please email a .jpg with your name, your pet’s name and your hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

Worth restaurant business smoking for Soto

Business has been going well, Mario Soto says of his new restaurant, Gemato’s Wood Pit BBQ, in Worth.

Quilt club sews charity

The Chicago Ridge Library recently hosted its second Quilt and Needlecraft Show featuring 26 quilts and quilted items produced by 13 women, as well as needlecraft items made by five women. The library’s club often takes time for charity work as well.

Run for Hope draws $120,000 for children

Dianette and Ruben Berrios, along with 80 friends and relatives, participated in the sixth annual Running for Hope 5K that raised money for Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn and the Ronald McDonald House. The Berrios ran in memory of their daughter who died after suffering from congenital heart disease.

Neat Repeats volunteers reach 25-year mark

Joni Rusco of Oak Lawn and Chris Doran of Oak Forest recently were given the celebrity treatment with a surprise 25th anniversary celebration complete with cake and punch at the Neat Repeats Resale, 7026 W. 111th St., Worth.

Oak Lawn officials spar over committee appointments

Oak Lawn Trustee Carol Quinlan (5th) criticized Mayor Sandra Bury’s committee assignments. She accused Bury of making appointments based solely on the recommendations of former Trustee Tom Phelan.

Super heroes find home in Oak Lawn

A new comic book store, Chimera’s Comics, has opened at 5307 W. 95th St.

Oak Lawn corrals new restaurant

In a few days, Texas Corral Grill and Saloon, a restaurant chain based in Merrillville, Ind., will open a facility in Oak Lawn.