Planning and Development tables vote on Christ project

By Laura Bollin

The Oak Lawn village chambers was standing room-only Monday as residents, village officials and representatives from Advocate Christ Medical Center discussed concerns related to the hospital’s proposed $600...

'Today, your sons and daughters are the faces of heroin'

By Laura Bollin

Recovering heroin addict David Lee grew up in Indiana, in a town he described as being much like Orland Park.

A self-described “insecure geeky kid,” he started drinking alcohol...

Village unprepared for fire at hospital, OL trustee claims

By Laura Bollin

An Oak Lawn trustee is calling traffic near Advocate Christ Medical Center a “nightmare,” but that is not the only concern he has regarding the hospital’s plans for...

Marrs-Meyer salutes 'Forgotten War' vets

By Nadine Kelly
Correspondent

The Korean War has been termed “The Forgotten War” or “The Unknown War,” but an area American Legion post last weekend held an event...

Mother's Day: maternal figures

The driving force behind Mother’s Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country,...

Doc suspended from Christ charged with sexual abuse

Rajat Prakash was already accused of touching patient

By Jason Maholy

A doctor whose privileges to practice at Advocate Christ Medical Center were suspended earlier this year after allegations of battery against...

Strangely Familiar

By Laura Bollin

Known affectionately as “Big Chief,” a 25½-foot tall statue of a Native American chief wearing a feathered headdress has stood guard over the Cardinal Liquor Barn in Oak...

The Wine Guy: A better diet for a better body, life

The Wine Guy
with Anthony Scarano

“Dieting” has long been a trend in this country as a means for people to shed unwanted weight. The fact, however, is that dieting in...

'Avengers' creates super(hero) smiles

by Jase Howell

Marvel has done quite an impressive job creating its gourmet treat to comic book fans everywhere with its latest release “The Avengers.” The film groups The Hulk, Captain...

The Big Race is run here

By Kevin Smith

Runners had optimal conditions to endure the miles of the First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon on Sunday, with temperatures comfortable in the 50s and the rain holding...

Moraine Valley names next president to follow Crawley

Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, vice president of Academic Affairs at Moraine Valley, will become the fifth president of Moraine Valley Community College, the Board of Trustees announced to college staff on...

This week in THE REPORTER history

News and events from our archives

50 Years Ago
May 10, 1962

The federal government filed a lawsuit against a Hickory Hills couple seeking $130,927 in unpaid personal income taxes. The suit...

What do you say?

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

(Asked at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens)

Dan Butryn,
Worth

“Listen to your dad. My mom passed away last year. I...

Life lessons from Mom

Guest Column

By Bryan Golden

Your mother tried to teach you some valuable lessons. Moms have a unique ability to impart essential wisdom. Unfortunately, most of us were too young to really...

Palos Hills to help promote church's annual Greek Fest

By Kelly White
Correspondent

Palos Hills will use its website to promote a local church’s annual festival, and will allow festival organizers to use the city’s name on its promotional materials.

Saints...

GOP firebrands want to set Romney's agenda

In Other Words

By Donald Kaul
Syndicated columnist

Republican lawmakers have declared war on the presidency. Not so odd, perhaps, given their recent record. But the leader they’re targeting this time is...

Capri plans Ms. Wheelchair benefit

Ristorante will also offer Ladies Night Out

By Kevin Smith

A fundraiser benefitting Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2012 winner Kim Brown as she rolls on to compete nationally in Rhode Island is planned...

This Mother's Day, think of financial moves to help kids

SCOTT JOHNSON

If you’re a mother, you’ll probably get some nice cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But of course, your greatest gifts are your children themselves. And since you want...

Talkin Poker

By Tony Dunst

To live and die in L.A.

The first day of the 2011 L.A. Poker Classic event went excellently for me. I finished with nearly triple the starting stack of...

Treasury postpones decision on floating interest rates

Another Perspective

By Bill Wilson

The U.S. Treasury on May 2 postponed a decision on whether to issue a new type of debt that would allow interest rates to float with market...

Shepard show choir performs live on TV

On the Monday after prom weekend, show choir students from Shepard High School arrived at school around 4 a.m.

If they felt sleepy, no one could tell. Full of adrenaline, anticipating...

Horse show at Children's Farm

The public is invited to watch the Children’s Farm Horse Show at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, this Saturday, May 12, starting at 12 noon.

Participants in the horse show...

Whatizit

Dan Higgins of Chicago Ridge, and George and Theresa Rebersky of Worth — come on down! You three were the only readers who knew last week’s “Whatizit?” was a banana....

Broaden Your Horizons

This week

Luncheon: genealogy

Exploring your family’s ancestry is the topic of a luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Genealogy...

Omarr's Weekly Astrological Forecast

by Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week to come, energy levels will run high. You may be aware of animosity between friends or coworkers, but stay out of...

Health Scan

Cholesterol screening at Palos Twp.

The Palos Township Health Service will hold a cholesterol screening on Monday, May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A total cholesterol screening cost $10 residents;...

Area Property Transfers

Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to...

Riding for Park Lawn

Motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to wear Irish green apparel for Park Lawn’s 15th annual Big Bikes, Big Hearts Motorcycle Run scheduled for May 20. Proceeds will benefit the programs and...

Benefits & Fundraisers

The 3rd annual Gulino Family Benefit Memorial Golf Outing will be Saturday June 30 at Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn. Dinner at the Homestead...

Crafts & Bazaars

Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 Pulaski Road in Oak Lawn, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....

What's Going On

Family Party at Marquette Bank

Marquette Bank the Orland branch will hold a free Family Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Event will feature Magical Balloon-dude Dale show,...

Moveable Feast

VFW Post 177, 10537 Ridgeland Ave. in Chicago Ridge, holds a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. Take-out or dine-in. Dinner includes unlimited...

Park Clips

Chicago Ridge

The park district will hold a miniature golf tournament at noon Sunday, May 20 at Ball Fore Miniature Golf Course, 6701 W. 107th Street. Tournament is 36 holes, winner...

Library Notes

Chicago Ridge

The library will host Microsoft Excel on Tuesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to store and organize data. There will be a $5 fee. Stop...

Focus on Seniors

The Worth Township Seniors will hold a Rules of the Road class for Worth Township residents from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, Aug. 1 and Oct. 3 at...