The Reporter

Bad end to historic season

HBSA president reports $20,000 worth of equipment swiped The historic first season had just ended for the Hills Baseball and Softball Association, but the league experienced a bigger loss than in any game played this summer.Four pieces of field maintenance equipment valued at approximately $20,000 were reported stolen Monday from a storage locker at the league’s complex, 9900 S. 76th Ave., Hickory Hills.League President George Czarnik suspects someone who was familiar... Read more

Jeff Vorva's ImPRESSions: Say hello to my little gift
I don’t believe in Christmas in July, but it’s the final day of the month, and I found the perfect oddball gift if you want to get some early, early,…
Joint venture
Oak Lawn couple rolling along pain free after surgeries She doesn’t walk like Quasimodo anymore.Tom and Kathleen Naughton, posing with their dog Grace, say they feel like new people after their surgeries…
No hostages, no vandalism found in Oak Lawn incidents
There were no hostages.Oak Lawn police officials do not think vandalism was the cause of screws and nails to protrude from the rocket slide at Memorial Park. Photo by Emily…

Lights, camera, action

Baseball teams can begin using video equipment during game For years television stations have used teasers to promote their local news shows, often promising “film at 11.” Soon high school baseball coaches will adopt the same sort of tactic, except their film will actually be a more advanced form of video recording that can — and probably will — be shown anytime and anywhere. The National Federation of State High School Associations ruled last month that, beginning in... Read more

Bartosh
Winning’s OK, but not at all costs First off, let’s be clear about one thing: It’s very easy…
Summer baseball roundup
Tuesday is doomsday for Vikings Season ends abruptly with pair of losses After winning rath…
Community sports news
Evergreen Boys Club 10s win state title Evergreen Park Boys Club’s 10-year-old all-star…

broaden your horizons

This week Womantalk discussionThe Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host its monthly Womantalk coffee hour and discussion on Tuesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ladies are invited to join the discussion of Simple Abundance and other readings by Sarah Ban Breathnach. There is no cost, but advance reservations are required. Ladies are invited to bring a picnic lunch if they would like to stay after the... Read more

Kids and adults should stay aw…
By Tony Pinto “Sex Tape” is not a family movie, as you could most likely tell by the …

No charge for car battery and bonus buck…

Columns

I recently purchased a new battery for my car, but the transaction was unlike any other I’ve experienced. I stopped at a local auto parts store, asked if they had a battery for my make and model and if they would install it. Within minutes, the new battery was in, the old one was out, and I was standing at the front counter waiting to settle up.That’s where the confusion... Read more

Hoping for the nightmare to en…
A segment of the Civil War is examined closely As the year 1864 began, the war-weary citizen…
Letters to the Editor from 7-2…
Memories of the MedusaDear Editor:Thank you to Don C. White for the wonderful article on the …
Inside the First Amendment - R…
Freedom of Speech has lost one of its most eloquent voices. John Seigenthaler, 86, led The T…