EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: New land bank will be catalyst for change

As part of their ongoing commitment to improving the southern suburbs, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and several of its member communities recently created the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority to help facilitate the redevelopment of vacant, foreclosed a…

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Marian Catholic's Abby Kresal passes against Crete-Monee's Alexis Cockle fight for the ball in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

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Marian Catholic's Christina Franzese scores against Crete-Monee goalie Kayla Harden in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

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Marian Catholic's Christina Franzese and Crete-Monee's Melia Foy fight for the ball in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

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Marian Catholic's Shannon Milazzo and Crete-Monee's Taylor LaFevre fight for the ball in the Class 2A Rich East Regional Semifinal.

Striking Thorn Creek Basin workers to return Friday

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | A two-month picket by Teamsters members of the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District will come to an end this week.

Teamsters issue strike notice to sanitary district

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The threat of a strike by Teamsters will not disrupt water treatment services, according to officials at the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District.

T.F. South's James Cooper lookng for success at SSC meet

T.F. South's James Cooper, left, has been consistent this season. He will wrestle at 145 pounds for the South Suburban Conference meet and the state tournament.

T.F. South's Blake Tisza

T.F. South's Blake Tisza, top, gains advantage over Thornton's Fred Johnson in their 138-pound match at Saturday's Rich East Rocket Tournament.

Crete Township hosts seniors for lunch

CRETE TWP. | Crete Township hosted senior citizens for a lunch on Dec. 8 at Township Hall, 1367 Wood St.

Crete Township hosts seniors for lunch

Crete Township Trustee Mike Liccar serves food to seniors at the senior luncheon on Dec. 8.

Fairy Tale Reflection: Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' comes to the Marriott Theatre

Matt Raftery, originally from Park Forest, Ill., and now one of Chicago theater's young and promising directors and choreographers, is his own Chicago's South Side "Cinderella" story.

Bloom Township's Malcolm Hurt

Bloom Township's Malcolm Hurt pursues Rich East quarterback Malcolm Miller as teammate Dominique Taylor goes in for the tackle. Hurt has been an anchor for the Blazing Trojans this season as they face Simeon tonight in a Class 8A first-round playoff game at Gately Stadium. Hurt is also a mem…

Kendell McGinnis

Bloom Township quarterback Kendell McGinnis is stopped by Rich East linebacker Jawaun Ward and outside guard Ramiro Torres during Saturday's game.

Kendall McGinnis, Justus Brantley

Bloom Township quarterback Kendall McGinnis hands of to running back Justus Brantley during Saturday's game against Rich East.

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Rich East linebacker Kenneth Naylor misses the tackle on Bloom Township running back Justus Brantley during Saturday's game.

Justus Brantley

Bloom Township running back Justus Brantley holds tight to the ball while running past Rich East defensive backs Josiah Dailey, left, and Charles DeLoach III during Saturday's game.

Justus Brantley

Bloom Township running back Justus Brantley is stopped by holds tight on the football as Rich East defensive backs Josiah Dailey and Charles DeLoach III during Saturday's game.

Kendall McGinnis

Bloom Township quarterback Kendall McGinnis reaches for a bad snap from his center as Rich East linebacker Aliko Stevens rushes and Bloom Township defensive lineman Jalen Thomas and Bloom Township running back Justus Brantley try to protect the quarterback.