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Celebration of Life Set for Detective Tim Jones at His Alma Mater
By Claude Martinez. Tinley Park – On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a memorial service will be held at Tinley Park High School (TPHS) for Detective Tim Jones, 34, an alumnus of TPHS, a Park Forest… Read more
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Centennial Celebration Brings Baseball Back Inside Old Joliet Prison Walls
By Claude Martinez. Joliet – The Route 66 Centennial is almost here and will begin in 2026. Route 66 was established in 1926 and is known as the “Mother Road,” running from Chicago to Los… Read more
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Little Buckaroos Bring Big Smiles to Nova Quarter Horses
By Nuha Abdessalam. Updated: November 15, 2025, 9:37 a.m. Mokena – The youngest horse lovers got their chance to ride Thursday morning at Nova Quarter Horses, Inc. The stable, located at 10129 W. 187th St.,… Read more
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Sherrie Emmons scores six touchdowns in a playoff game
By Claude Martinez. On Wednesday, October 9, the IHSA Richton Park Regional Semifinals were held at Rich Township High School. The #1 seeded Raptors of Rich Township faced the #6 seeded Bloom Township Blazing Trojans… Read more
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Bean ‘N Breek creates coffee with Tradition & Taste
Article & photos by Nuha Abdessalam. Updated on 10/9/24 at 6:00 AM. Attention locals, train commuters, and coffee lovers! Tinley Park’s newest coffee house, Bean ‘N Breek, (17835 80th Ave, Tinley Park, IL) is now… Read more
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AP Students’ earn Evergreen Park Community High School a recognized distinction
Press release provided by Tim Moran, EPCHS Public Relations. Edited by Claude Martinez. Updated on 10/8/24 at 1:53 PM. EPCHS Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll EVERGREEN PARK, IL — College Board announced that… Read more
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“We’re going to do it the Crusader Way”
By Claude Martinez. It was senior night and home coming for the Cyclones of Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (4-2), on Thursday October 3, where they hosted the John F. Kennedy Crusaders (5-1) at… Read more
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Juliane Roupas keeps Stagg undefeated at home
By Claude Martinez. On Monday evening, September 30, the Amos Alonzo Stagg (9-6) Chargers were defending their perfect home record when the Joliet West Tigers (5-5) came to Palos Hills. FINAL: Amos Alonzo Stagg 39,… Read more
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153rd Street will be temporarily closed at the Metra crossing – Orland Park
By Claude Martinez. Updated on 10/1/24 at 6:00 AM. During early October, 153rd Street will be close at the Metra crossing. This planned Metra maintenance project is set for October 2 – October 11. Repairs… Read more
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First Win Comes from Espinoza & Martinez
Information provided by SXU Athletics. The press release is linked here. By WCCN staff writer. On Saturday, September 28, the Saint Xavier University (SXU) Men’s soccer (1-6-3, 1-0-2 CCAC) team shutout St. Ambrose University (Iowa: 0-5-2)… Read more
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Buzzer Beater for SXU’s Women Soccer
Information provided by SXU Athletics. The press release is linked here. By Claude Martinez. It came down to two seconds…, 0:02 left in the 2nd half, for the Women’s Saint Xavier University Cougars (4-3-1, 2-1 CCAC)… Read more
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Senior Andre Lovett hits a career high with 7 TDs
By Claude Martinez. Updated 9/28/24 at 4:45 PM. On September 27th, both the Eisenhower Cardinals (2-3, 1-2 SSC Red) and the Oak Lawn Community High School Spartans (0-5, 0-3 SSC Red) were trying to earn… Read more
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Oak Forest becomes BCHS District 228 Champions
By Claude Martinez. Coming in from the North East, wind speeds ranged from 20 to 30 mph on September 27, 2024. It was so rough the wind even tore off the left goal post flag,… Read more
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