The Reporter

From running with the devil to... Walking with Jesus

Harvest Bible pastor admits he was a ‘long haired, drug using, deceitful drummer’ Filled with faith in Jesus ChristFormer “Stoner” Ryan Hall (photo below, with his future wife, Lauren) is now the pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel. Top photo by Tim Hadac. Bottom photo submitted. and pastoring a vibrant, growing church is not something Ryan Hall—or probably anyone who knew him—would have predicted for his future, back when he was a... Read more

Jeff Vorva's imPRESSions: Hours of work result in seconds of film time
RE Shepard’s band spent hours preparing for a promotional Chicago Fire video and while the video is excellent, the Astros received scant time in the finished product. Photo by Jeff Vorva.Wait…
Sunday sorrow
Traffic accident near Quincy and drowningin a Michigan lake claim two area lives Two weekend tragedies within an hour and a half of each other claimed the lives of an Evergreen…
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…

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…