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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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EPCHS proudly presents ‘The Human Calculator’, Xarles Barnes, as a shining example of the graduating class of 2024.
Article by Nuha Abdessalam and Video by Claude Martinez. Evergreen Park Community High School’s student, Xarles Barnes, known as ‘Chaz’ and recently acclaimed as ‘The Human Calculator,’ prepares to graduate with the 224-student class of… Read more
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Cop on a Rooftop in Homer Glen
By Nuha Abdessalam. It was a remarkable showing of law enforcement officers perched on a roof, dedicating their time and effort to a unique cause. Last Friday, May 17, from 5 a.m. until noon, officers… Read more
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Reavis wins the SSC with their defense and Villagomez at second
On May 15th, the Reavis Rams (27-4, 17-1) became the outright winners of the South Suburban Conference after they beat Oak Lawn 3-0. This is the first time Reavis baseball has led both the blue… Read more
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Sunley blocks the raiders
With the playoffs right around the corner, Bolingbrook (24-8, 3-4) and Homewood-Flossmoor (26-8, 4-3) were looking to build momentum and confidence on May 14th. They would rely on everyone to play their role. FINAL: HF… Read more
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Rams are still undefeated in the South Suburban Conference
On May 13th, the Reavis Rams (20-8, 9-0) took down Oak Forest (18-12, 7-2) in three sets to stay undefeated in the South Suburban Conference (Volleyball). FINAL: Reavis 2, Oak Forest 1. Set 1: 25-13;… Read more
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Farmers Markets in Will county and the south suburbs of Cook 2024
By Nuha Abdessalam. *Updated 7/3/24 at 11:17 p.m.* Community members, residents, and locals are invited to the vibrant gathering at Palos Heights Municipal Parking Lot on 12217 South Harlem Avenue for the annual city’s Outdoor… Read more
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Josh Bluhm leads his team over Lockport’s Southwest Suburban rival
It was a Southwest Suburban conference matchup on Tuesday May 7th. The Lockport Porters improved to 27-3 (6-0) on the year when they defeated their volleyball rival Stagg (12-12, 1-4). FINAL: Lockport 2, Stagg 0.… Read more
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Smyth throws 9ks vs Richards
Evergreen Park and Richards were playing for another conference win when they took the field on May 6th. FINAL: Evergreen Park 10, Richards 2. In 5 innings Rowan Smyth had 9 strikeouts, a double and… Read more
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Volunteer Workday, a cleanup initiative for Will County Forest Preserves.
By Nuha Abdessalam The Forest Preserve District of Will County, a not-for-profit agency, thrives on the invaluable support of the community. Volunteers play a pivotal role in restoring natural areas, monitoring trails and preserves which… Read more
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Paluch & Greczek closeout Bremen in two sets
Reavis (16-8, 50) is the number one team in the South Suburban Conference and they hosted the Braves of Bremen (8-10, 3-3) on May 2nd. Both juniors, Paluch & Greczek, help secure this win. FINAL: Reavis… Read more
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