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Religion Briefs For May 24

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:32:43 -0500

Here is a look at news from Southland houses of worship

Charity briefs for May 28, 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:42:00 -0500

Cops On The Rooftop: Members of the Orland Park Police Department will sit atop local Dunkin’ Donuts shops to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31. Orland Park locations include 14461 S. LaGrange Road, 11309 W. 143rd St., and 15609 S. Harlem Ave. Raffle for a Cause: Southwest Community Services, Inc., will sell raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2014 Dodge Dart SE sponsored by Bettenhausen Automotive, or cash prizes. The raffle is to raise money for the programs and services that the nonprofit offers to more than 450 children and …

Running kids summer camp gives Br. Rice grad his day in the sun

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:42:00 -0500

Eric Dansart, who graduated last week from Brother Rice High School, will have his hands full this summer. As the student director of the Edmund Rice Camp at Brother Rice, he will supervise about 50 students as camp counselors and work with six other student leaders to plan and finance the summer camp, which takes place the second week of June for kids from St. Christopher Catholic School in Midlothian and St. Margaret of Scotland School in Chicago. The Edmund Rice Camp is a free camp for underprivileged children. It is a blend of fun games and crafts as well …

Stay-At-Home Dad: Son’s first hit a tale of a better batter

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:48:00 -0500

He got a hit. My 6-year-old son hit the baseball for the first time this season. The hit came last week. A second-grader who lives around the corner was pitching. I can’t remember the pitch count, but I’ll forever remember the stunned look on my boy’s face. Bubba stopped and stared for a moment. He was either confused or shocked. Then he ran. The third basemen fielded the ball cleanly. He proceeded to overthrow the first baseman. Had the throw been on target, Bubba likely would have been out. Instead, Bub touched the bag safely. It wasn’t pretty. Unsure whether …

Your Pets for May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:46 -0500

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 hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

Frankfort Square woman off school board, but still a volunteer force

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:19:30 -0500

Friends and family of Mary Kenny, 66, know her as a wife, mother of five, and grandmother of two. To them, she’s been a typical stay-at-home mom for the past 42 years. But it’s highly unlikely any of them would limit Kenny to those titles. They’re more likely to label her a “force of nature.” In the words of Roy Corrigan, former president of the Summit Hill School District 161 Board, “Mrs. Kenny is an exceptional person.” A recent surprise tribute at Summit Hill Junior High in Frankfort to honor Kenny for her retirement after 28 years as a District …

What’s Going On for May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:06 -0500

Here is a look at what’s going on in the Southland. News includes Midlothian, Palos Hills and Tinley Park.

Schrader on Wine: Sauvignon Blanc for spring, summer drinking

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:18:45 -0500

This time of year can be tricky when it comes to picking a wine to suit the teetering Chicago temperatures. The days can be warm; nights, cool; and often our summer weather decides to show up with little warning. Wines that bring us from the cool breezes of spring to the warm days of summer are essential. Sauvignon Blanc, the often overlooked white wine, has lots to offer when transitioning between the two seasons; perfect for sipping with the harvest of spring vegetables, yet refreshing enough to cool the palette during the warm summer months. Sauvignon Blanc is easily passed …

Serving for May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:16 -0500

Here is a look at what Southlanders are accomplishing in the military. News includes Country Club Hills, New Lenox, Calumet City, Park Forest, Oak Lawn, Lansing, South Holland and Chicago.

Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:12:16 -0500

It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly went viral last week, to the delight of people who love a good Internet meltdown. “I AM NOT STUPID ALL OF YOU ARE,” read the posting on the Facebook wall of Amy’s Baking Co. in suburban Phoenix. It was, to put it kindly, not a best business practice. Add to that an appearance earlier this …

Pets o’ the Week for May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:17:32 -0500

The Thursday Neighborhood Star prints adoptable pets each week. Area shelters should send photos, pet descriptions, shelter hours, address and contact information to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Pets o’ the Week” in the subject line.

Top chefs offer up fresh takes on taco night

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:12:27 -0500

When salsa overtook ketchup as America’s favorite condiment in the 1990s, you had to know that “taco night” wasn’t far behind. Simple, satisfying and inexpensive, hard or soft tacos filled with meat, cheese and a what-have-you of veggies have become a staple for busy families. Sales of taco shells, seasonings and other products have grown steadily over the last decade, said Juv Marchisio, senior marketing manager for B&G Foods, which owns the Ortega brand. Research suggests that about half of all Americans indulge in tacos at home. And why not? Tacos offer communal family dining at its best: There’s no …

Health Briefs For May 22

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:44:00 -0500

Here is a look at health news in the Southland.

To Your Health: Make every day ‘Don’t Fry Day’

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:51:48 -0500

The American Cancer Society shares tips to protect your skin from cancer.

Your Pets for May 22, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:26:47 -0500

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 hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

Culver’s sales to benefit Honor Flight Chicago

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:46:01 -0500

Honor Flight Chicago, a nonprofit that flies World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, will receive a portion of May 21 sales at Chicago-area Culver’s restaurants, according to a news release from the restaurant chain. Giant thank you cards for patrons to sign also will be on display through Memorial Day weekend at Culver’s locations in Homewood, Orland Park, Frankfort and Matteson. All 64 Chicago-area and northwest Indiana stores will donate 10 percent of sales for May 21 to Honor Flight Chicago, the release said. Staff reports …