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Sabadosa: Readers pay tribute to their fathers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:28:53 -0500

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 about their fathers on this Father’s Day. I was pleased with the enthusiastic response. Here is what several had to say: Rebecca Hemminger told me, “Dick Tatina is still a great dad and now a wonderful grandfather to my daughter.” To celebrate Father’s Day, the family will be going out to eat and then will …

Oak Lawn police blotter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:08:00 -0500

OAK LAWN 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, Jarien A. Grant, 33, of Chicago, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol. POT POSSESSION: Alex L. Dusek, 18, 9200 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of marijuana and running a stop sign after a June 6 stop at 91st Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. REVOKED LICENSE: Damian M. McShane, 32, 10309 …

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:34:00 -0500

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 year is under way at the school. Information: (708) 599-5781. Staff reports …

Academics (North) for June 16, 2013

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:30:46 -0500

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:50 -0500

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. He started in June 2012, just before the first bike tour took place, and this year he has been planning and organizing the ride with the Green Team. “We had about 100 participants in the 2012 ride, and this year we’re expecting double, at least 200 riders,” he said. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. and …

Community Sports Calendar (North) for June 16, 2013

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:30:33 -0500

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:12:12 -0500

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:49 -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 your hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

Worth restaurant business smoking for Soto

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:50:00 -0500

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

Quilt club sews charity

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:46:00 -0500

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:34:00 -0500

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:26:00 -0500

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:22:00 -0500

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

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:34:46 -0500

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

Oak Lawn corrals new restaurant

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:12:01 -0500

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

Oak Lawn SD 229 OKs teachers pact

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:09:46 -0500

The Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 voted 4-1 this week to approve the proposed 2013-2016 collective bargaining agreement. The agreement was ratified by the Oak Lawn Teachers Union, AFT Local 943, and voted on a couple of weeks ago. According to Dr. Michael Riordan, changes to the contract included working conditions and salary adjustments. Under the new contract, there is a three-year agreement with a 1 percent raise for the 2013-14 school year and 3 percent raises the following years. “This is to ensure the district is on solid financial stability,” Riordan said. It also eliminates step salary …