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Bloom Trail Naval Junior ROTC wins 'Olympics'

For The Times

STEGER | The annual Damage Control Olympics, which included teams from all over the Chicago area, took place May 28 at the Great Lakes Naval S…

Heavy rains, but region escapes severe flooding

By Times Staff

Heavy thunderstorms dumped at least 2 inches, and in some cases many more, across central and southern Lake and Porter counties early Monday.

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Southeast Metra rail line proponents have work to do to qualify for funding

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

LANSING | There may be $385 billion in funds anticipated for transportation-related projects during the next three decades. But as of now, a p…

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Artwork by graduating PSC students on display beginning Monday

For The Times

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Works of art from nine graduating Prairie State College students will be on display from Monday to May 24 in the Christopher…

D.206 superintendent minted

By Bob Moulesong Times Correspondent

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Interim Superintendent Lenell Navarre became the school district's full-fledged leader last week.

Race will be factor in Cook County redistricting, consultant says

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

MARKHAM | When the Cook County Board gets around later this year to drawing new boundaries for its 17 districts, it is likely that Chicago's S…

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The Times to check candidate claims

By Times Staff

In a special initiative during the primary election season, The Times will investigate claims made by candidates for public office.

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Grandparents turn tragedy into longstanding mission of care

For The Times

Recent news stories about children killed by falling television sets in their homes have stirred up strong emotion in Juan and Stella Hernande…

Bloom Twp. cheers as team heads for Peoria

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Bloom Township High School District 206 family proudly sent its boys basketball team off to the state championships on T…

Bloom Trail Navy JROTC ends drill season on a high note

For The Times

STEGER | The Bloom Trail Navy JROTC drill team ended the 2011/12 season with a fifth-place overall finish at the NJROTC Area 3 drill meet.

PSC summer course registration begins March 16

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Registration for summer courses at Prairie State College begins March 16.

D.206 looks for nominees to its Hall of Honor

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Bloom Township High School District 206 established a Hall of Honor in 2007 to recognize individuals who have made significa…

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Bloom Townshp high schools offer orientation for parents of incoming freshmen

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Parents and guardians along with eighth-grade students planning to attend either Bloom or Bloom Trail high schools in the fall are invited to …

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Bloom Trail color guard performs for arena football team

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. | The Bloom Trail Navy JROTC color guard performs for the Chicago Slaughter arena football team games at the Sears Centr…

Art blossoms at Bloom Township high schools

By Times Staff

STEGER | Bloom Township High School District 206 hosted Fine Arts Days this week, highlighting the creative arts, including sculpting, glass b…

Bloom Township High School District hosts fine arts event

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Creative arts including sculpting, glass blowing, pottery making, singing and dancing will be featured during the Bloom Township High School D…

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Bloom Trail finishes 6th in Chicagoland Championship drill meet

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STEGER | The Bloom Trail Navy ROTC unit placed sixth overall in the recent Chicagoland Championships drill meet held in early February in Arli…

Steger couple celebrate 65 years of matrimony

By Paul Czapkowicz Times Correspondent

STEGER | In days when celebrity marriages might last all of 72 days, a couple from Steger stands out for its longevity.

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Bloom Trail student art on display at college gallery

For The Times

SOUTH HOLLAND | Eleven students from Bloom Trail High School in Steger have art works on display at the Regional High School Art Exhibition at…

Orland Park man charged with animal cruelty in alleged pit bull beating

By Lindsay Machak lindsay.machak@nwi.com, (219) 933-3246

STEGER | An Orland Park man was arrested Monday after local residents alleged he beat his girlfriend's dog, police said.

Award-winning teacher enjoys every day with her students

By Kimberly Cheek-Stanley Times Correspondent

Teacher Patricia Walker recently received an educational distinction award for her work at Eastview Elementary School in Steger.

Bloom District 206 chess players win conference championship

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The Bloom Township High School District 206 chess team has won its third conference championship in the past 10 years of competition.

Metra cop, 'Top Shot' contestant honors his mentor

By Paul Czapkowicz Times Correspondent

Growing up in Chicago, Eric "Iggy" Keyes developed a fascination with guns. But since his mother didn't want her young son to have a BB gun, K…

Marian Catholic speech team captures first place honors for the sixth time

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Illinois High School Association speech season began last October with the Homewood-Flossmoor Viking Halloween Classic, …

Bloom Trail invited to elite drill event in Aurora

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STEGER | The Bloom Trail Navy ROTC unit traveled to East Aurora High School on Jan. 21 to compete against 11 of the premiere drill teams in th…

Body found in Chicago Heights ID'd as Steger woman

By Jeanette Lach jeanette.lach@nwi.com, (219) 933-3267

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Police have identified a Steger woman as the person whose body was found lying facedown in the snow Friday next to a garage …

Steger man gets 9 1/2 years in fatal DUI crash

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

JOLIET | A Steger man was sentenced to 9 1/2 years for the 2010 crash that killed his girlfriend's 5-year-old son, something for which he said…

Bloom culinary arts students heat up the kitchen

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STEGER | Bloom Trail High School culinary arts students recently put their kitchen skills to the test to create a holiday meal and to bake pie…

Marian Catholic seniors named Illinois State Scholars

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School is proud to announce that 48 members of the class of 2012 have earned recognition as Illinois St…

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Judge rejects new trial request for Steger man in auto fatal

By Gregory Tejeda Times Correspondent

JOLIET, Ill. | A new criminal trial for a Steger man found guilty of an auto crash that killed his girlfriend's 5-year-old son will not occur …

D.206 may cut 15 teachers to reduce budget deficit

By Bob Moulesong Times Correspondent

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Bloom Township District 206 School Board confirmed it is in cost-cutting mode, and those reductions may include staff members.

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