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Jeff Vorva's Extra Point -- Coach Stu is back thanks to support from the swimming community

Jeff Vorva's Extra Point -- Coach Stu is back thanks to support from the swimming community

Photo by Jeff Vorva Joel Staszewski coaches a group of club water polo players Thursday at the Brother Rice pool. The Richards teacher and coach has gone through some serious health issues in the past 15 months.  In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a community rallies around likable lead character George Bailey in his time of need. In real life, Richards teacher and water polo/swim coach Joel Staszewski has a similar story... Read more

  • Beverage tax foes celebrate sweet victory

    Submitted photo The Cook Board of Commissioners Finance Committee voted 15-1 on Tuesday to support Commissioner Sean Morrison’s (R-17th) ordinance to repeal the Cook County Beverage Tax.   After weeks of debate, the…

  • Latest opening draws crowds to new Evergreen Plaza

    Photo by Joe Boyle A large crowd waited in line for nearly two hours for the grand opening of the T.J. Maxx store at the new Evergreen Plaza on Sunday morning.   TJ…

  • Little Company of Mary joins forces with Rush

    Photo by Joe Boyle Officials at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, announced that a non-binding letter of intent has been signed to join the Rush…

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Evergreen Park's senior moments help roc…

Evergreen Park's senior moments help rock Oak Lawn

Photo by Jeff Vorva For a second or two, a referee is able to match Evergreen Park’s Jalen Lynch stride-for-stride but Lynch passed the ref and the Oak Lawn defense in a 61-yard run in the Mustangs’ 49-24 shocker over Oak Lawn Friday night.    Four years ago, Evergreen Park’s current seniors arrived expecting one thing, and in the seasons since have mostly gotten something else. Friday, Oak Lawn visited the Mustangs expecting to make a bit of history,... Read more

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BEAR UNNECISSITIES

BEAR UNNECISSITIES

‘Ted 2’ sequel should have stayed in hibernation The comedy “Ted 2” is an unneeded sequel to the film “Ted.” The first brought us Mark Wahlberg as John, along with Seth MacFarlane as Ted, his foul-mouthed Teddy bear of a best friend. This film picks up a little after the first film ended. We see the bear getting married to his sleazy fiancee, Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth), at a wedding officiated by Sam... Read more

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Time is right for opening door to new po…

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Time is right for opening door to new possibilities

Photo by Claudia Parker Claudia Parker is retiring as a columnist so she can pursue other projects, like this recent assignment taking photos of a 2017 graduate.   “When one door closes, another one opens…” --Alexander Graham Bell Cheers to new beginnings! Last Saturday, I shot senior portraits for a 2017 graduate who said, “Do whatever you want,” she shrugged. “You’re the photographer, I trust you.” My mind looped with endless possibilities. “I’ve got this,” I told... Read more