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That ’70s show returns in P. Hills

Entertainment company is reviving the ‘Gong Show’
By Maura Vizza

‘It was so far ahead of its time ... It’s almost interactive theater.’

Break out the bell-bottoms, polyester shirts and “Kung-Fu” videotapes, because the iconic 1970s television show the “Gong Show” is making a comeback at Zante Lounge in Palos Hills.

People recognize Jack Tripper from “Three’s Company” and the crime-fighting beauties from “Charlie’s Angel’s,”...

Ruth McGinnis: Life, love, marriages, disappointments

Life Through My Eyes
by Ruth McGinnis

Several weeks ago I got two photographs out of storage, stood them on my bedside table and was struck by how love softens a face, a smile.

In the first photograph Wayne, a high school sophomore, is wearing a bow tie, a happy expression, an extravagant smile. In the second photograph he’s wearing a four-in-hand, a wistful...

Dee Woods: Studies debunking fish oil benefits flawed

Mixing it up for good health
By Dee Woods

Just like clockwork! They are shouting it from the rooftops. The latest claims are that omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) do nothing to prevent cancer.

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released what is known as an “metaanalysis” concluding that dietary omega-3 fish oils are not very helpful in preventing cancer.

A meta-analysis is...

News and Features

Restaurant to add hibachis

Evergreen trustees approve Chi Tung’s expansion plans

A popular Asian restaurant in Evergreen Park is getting a makeover and expanding to make room for some live-cooking...

The Wine Guy: Drink wine — slow life down

By Anthony Scarano

According to the latest medical reports, many sicknesses and maladies including diabetes, arthritis, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, stomach aches, headaches, exhaustion and insomnia can...

Maybe the book is better

Constraints of cinema confine ‘Freedomland’

by Jase Howell

Adapting a screenplay can be tricky business. Fans of a novel consistently bemoan that “The movie was good, but...

Michael Bates: Kids say the darndest PC things

In last week’s column I wrote that if Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich succeeds with his preschool scheme, the kiddies would be sent “off for a...

Grand theft auto

Thief drives away with car while cops question owner
By Brett Rush

A car thief escaped from an Oak Lawn gas station last week behind the...

Park district buys property

By Brett Rush

Oak Lawn residents seeking a relaxing evening stroll amidst a natural setting of green grass, flowers and birch trees may get their wish...

Worth board creates deputy chief position

By Brett Rush

An ordinance creating the position of deputy chief within the Worth Police Department was narrowly approved at Tuesday’s Village Board meeting after debate...

Report skins Worth Park District

Review of operations finds managers are poorly trained, employee accountability lacking
By Brett Rush

Posters hanging from a wall in the administrative office at the Worth...

Cops nab alleged hooded bandit

By Brett Rush

Two pizza deliverymen from an Oak Lawn pizza place lent a helping hand to police by following an alleged robber through the streets...

District 117 increases summer school offerings

By Maura Vizza

North Palos School District 117 is offering summer school this year not only for students who fail classes, but for those struggling with...

Mixed messages on war and peace

‘Peace Mom’ gives anti-war lecture at Saint Xavier
By Maura Vizza

Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan said she wanted to share a message of peace during her...

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