Moraine proposes plan for health and wellness center
$34M facility would house pools, fitness center & health care
By Kimberly A. Thielen
Correspondent
Moraine Valley Community College announced last week a proposal to build a $34.5 million health and wellness center that would feature a swimming pool, indoor walking track and field house with seating for up to 3,500 people.
The 115,000-square-foot facility that would be built on the west side of the college’s campus in Palos Hills will also have three full-size basketball courts, a fitness center, an athletic training room, group exercise studios, hydrotherapy tub and athletic offices. College officials are uncertain how the facility’s construction would be...
Ridge school board rejects returning funds from surplus
Approval would have reduced ’12 property tax bills
By Laura Bollin
Taxpayers in Chicago Ridge School District 127½ will not receive a reduction of their property taxes after the district’s board of...
Biz owners continuing effort to revive Worth Chamber
By Laura Bollin
Worth businesses owners are scheduled to meet next week as part of an ongoing effort to create a new chamber of commerce.
Members of the fledgling organization plan to...
Park dist. no longer pursuing B. Casper
To manage Stony Creek
By Kevin Smith
Correspondent
The Oak Lawn Park District has decided to cease pursuing an agreement with a private firm to manage the Stony Creek Golf Course.
The...
Community Briefs
Worth
Village changes insurance providers
Worth trustees on voted last week to approve a new insurance agreement for village employees.
The village switched its employee life insurance policy from United of Omaha to...
Sincerity drives 'Extremely Loud'
by Jase Howell
I’m not exactly sure what how many films about the terrorist attacks on 9/11 may be too many, but Hollywood has to be coming close to that magical...
The Wine Guy: Blueberries, broccoli pack a punch
The Wine Guy
with Anthony Scarano
Two weeks ago I wrote about the benefits of certain fruits, and I will continue in that vein this week. Keep in mind fruits and...
Whatizit?
What a wacky winter we’re having, eh, readers? I realize it’s boring to talk about the weather, but geez, 50-plus degrees and then the first snow, then 45 degrees, then...
Park Clips
Evergreen Park
Step & Strength Training is from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Community Center,...
What's Going On
Aglow Oak Lawn
The Oak Lawn Chapter of Aglow International will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 9 at Mama Luigi’s Restaurant, 7500 Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. For more information call...
This week in THE REPORTER history
News and events from our archives
50 Years Ago
Jan. 25, 1962
Oak Lawn Community High School offered adult classes in subjects including home TV and radio repair, floral arrangement, upholstery, sewing...
Chicago Ridge District 127½ holding k'garten registration
Kindergarten enrollment for Chicago Ridge School District 127½ will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Ridge Central School, 10800 Lyman Ave.,...
Going purple for a night
Oak Lawn High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, will hold its 5th annual “Paint the Gym Purple” Friday, Jan. 27 as part of the boys and girls varsity basketball games against...
What do you say?
What is the perfect meal?
(Asked at the Oak Lawn Public Library)
Ali Boyd,
Evergreen Park
“Something Italian. A plate of pasta is good enough for me.”
Dee Kostner,
Oak Lawn
“I like ribs. I...
Reach out and touch someone
Guest Column
By Don White
Have you heard the scuttle butt about Hillary Clinton replacing Joe Biden as President Obama’s VP running mate? It has been done in the past. There was...
Neat Repeats resale stores seek donations
Neat Repeats Resale stores in Orland Park and Worth are currently in need of gently used women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry along with small household appliances...
Shortchanging America's wealth producers
Another Perspective
By Rick Manning
Guest Columnist
I wonder if we have lost our nation.
I don’t come to the conclusion lightly. But, if those Americans who take more in benefits from the...
Court sends wrong lesson for students
A View from Trinity
By Scott Timmermans
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court turned down an appeal from two school districts. In each of these school districts, students had successfully sued their...
Planning can prevent violations of free assembly
Inside the First Amendment
By Gene Policinski
First Amendment Center
As the 2012 presidential primary season reaches full speed, let’s pause on the politics for a moment and look ahead to the...
Delay in investing could prove costly
Scott Johnson
You’ve no doubt heard that “time is money.” While this expression may be applicable in many areas of life, it’s especially relevant for investors — because the more time...
Talkin Poker
with Tony Dunst
To fold, or not to fold?
Nobody likes folding. It prevents us from seeing cards, and our inner-curiosity begs us to see as many of our opponents’ cards as...
Omarr's Weekly Astrological Forecast
by Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Seek superlatives. You can be the best at anything you try. In the upcoming week, don’t settle for second best or merely punch the...
