Man kills wife, self in Oak Lawn

By Laura Bollin

Two Oak Lawn residents were found dead inside their home Monday morning after what police have ruled a murder-suicide.

Police found the bodies of Kenneth Borkowski, 53, and Mary...

Bowl to celebrate the life of Megan

Fundraiser is Saturday in Oak Lawn

An event celebrating the life of late Oak Lawn resident Megan Hurckes will be held Saturday at Brunswick Zone in Oak Lawn.

The 3rd annual celebration...

Fire destroys apt. of charity group founder

By Laura Bollin

The founder of an area charity that sends footwear to people in impoverished parts of the world lost everything she owned after a fire Monday night destroyed her...

Sweet Home Chicago

City’s history as candy-making Mecca coming to OL Library

By Laura Bollin

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Oak Lawn Public Library is planning a presentation of Chicago’s history as one...

Oak Lawn's top cop named No. 1 in state

Bill Villanova to be honored June 20

By Laura Bollin

Oak Lawn Police Chief Bill Villanova thought someone was pranking him when he got a letter in the mail stating he had...

Students' winning video earns makeover for school auto shop

Oak Lawn High is beneficiary of $25K in cash & prizes

By Kimberly A. Thielen
Correspondent

Oak Lawn High School’s auto shop will get more than $10,000 in tools and another 10...

Childhood cancer survivor passionate about supporting others with disease

The Student Reporter

Ridge woman now president of Colleges Against Cancer

By Nicole Pratl
Guest Student Writer

Heroes can come in all shapes and sizes. This hero comes in the 5-foot 2-inch frame...

Community Briefs

Chicago Ridge

CDBG funds

Chicago Ridge has begun the preliminary investigative process to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds application, and decide how the money would be spent.

The CBDG program...

Palos plans to thank soldiers

By Kelly White
Correspondent

With the United States’ involvement in the War in Iraq coming to an end, Palos Hills city officials have expressed their desire to personally...

Neeson is Alpha dog in 'The Grey'

by Jase Howell

The adventure concept of man v. nature is certainly not rare, yet it is rarely ceases to grab our attention. The latest entry into this forum, “The Grey,”...

Whatizit?

Readers, we’re sincerely sorry about last week’s “Whatizit?” — more specifically, the fact the photo was in black and white. It wasn’t supposed to be that way, but some issues...

What do you say?

Who do you think will win Super Bowl XLVI?

(Asked at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 Oxford Ave.)

Tim Rogala,
Chicago Ridge

“The Patriots will win for redemption.”

Jennifer Rogala,
Chicago Ridge

“The Patriots,...

The search for the anti-Newt

Another Perspective

By David Bozeman
Guest Columnist

As a political junkie, my biggest wish was always for someone to put elite-media commentators and debate moderators in their place. Now that Juan Williams...

A student's lesson in religious freedom

Inside the First Amendment

By Charles C. Haynes
First Amendment Center

At the tender age of 16, Jessica Ahlquist has already endured more verbal abuse than most people experience in a lifetime.

A...

Investors can learn from Super Bowl teams

Scott Johnson

It’s Super Bowl time again. And whether you’re a sports fan or not, you can probably learn something from the Super Bowl teams that you can apply to other...

Super Bowl XLVI: A countdown

Super Bowl XLVI will be played Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in Indiana. Indianapolis is...

Notes from a meeting at the Pinson's

The History of Worth: Part IV

Notes taken at a meeting held at the home of Mr. Herbert Pinson, July 22, 1964. Present were Mrs. Hazel Little, Mrs. Minni Foyle, Mr....

Oak Lawn trustees sign off on ordinance

Unkempt placards will earn owners fines up to $750K

By Laura Bollin

Oak Lawn trustees voted last week to adopt an ordinance that will levy fines of as much as $750 against...

Let it snow

Guest Column

By Robert Z. Apostol

“Let it snow!” That is a slogan emblazoned on a festive sign displayed at the Hallmark Store. Snow is endemic to the festive environment we cherish...

Teachers author book

Evergreen Park High School English teachers Mary Kate Durkin and Chris Mikulskis have written a book, “Fun ACT Prep English & Reading: Because Test Prep Doesn’t Have to Be Boring.”...

Oak Lawn to line Central, Pulaski with LED lamps

By Laura Bollin

Oak Lawn will use money from a federal grant to purchase and install more energy efficient streetlights this spring.

The light-emitting diode (LED) lamps will burn longer and require...

This week in THE REPORTER history

News and events from our archives

50 Years Ago
Feb. 1, 1962

Chicago Ridge police were looking for a teenager who reportedly held up a Shell gas station at 111th and Ridgeland...

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...

Talkin Poker

with Tony Dunst

Poker: In a sit-and-go, make your move before reaching ‘danger zone

The first part of my professional poker career was spent strictly playing tournament poker. Many people assume that...

Reporter publisher assumes presidency

Newly installed Palos Area Chamber of Commerce President Amy Richards (front, center), publisher of both The Regional and The Reporter, welcomes guests to the chamber’s 22nd annual dinner Saturday night...

What's Going On

Attorney to address Chicago Ridge Seniors

Trial lawyer Terry Gallagher will speak to the Chicago Ridge Village Seniors at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Chicago Ridge Village Hall, 10455 Ridgeland...