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Stagg’s Colt Nero charging into a new era
Jason Maholy Sports Editor Stagg head coach Colt Nero believes the Chargers returning to the playoffs isn’t a matter of if, but when. And he thinks th…
IHSA unveils plan for 2020-21 sports
By Jason Maholy High school athletics in Illinois are set to return this fall, with modifications to the sports calendar and notice from the IHSA’s executive director that the matter as it relates to…
Oak Lawn has new police and fire chiefs
By Dermot Connolly Changes were recently made at the top ranks of the Oak Lawn Fire Department, and they are also coming to the Police Department, with the retirement this week of Police Chief William…
Retired police chief had a vision for Worth
By Joe Boyle Worth Mayor Mary Werner said when Mark Micetich was hired as the village’s new police chief, he made her a promise. “He (Micetich) told me that when he retired, he was going t…
Sisters organize Palos Hills march in call for racial equality
Photo by Dermot Connolly Scott Nemoth (at left) loudly berated protesters at the corner of 103rd Street and Roberts Road as they observed 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of George Floyd. …
Evergreen Park mayor prepares for future and COVID-19
By Joe Boyle The present economic state of Evergreen Park has been challenged by the presence of COVID-19 as local officials prepare for what the future has in store. Mayor James Sexton said he had a …