Oak Forest, IL|News|
Students Take the Reins at District 228 Board Meeting
Teens from all four of the district's high schools participated in an annual student run meeting. Read on to see what they talked about.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
- Mokena, IL
Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen Schools Tech Director Says a Bittersweet Farewell
After more than seven years with Bremen High School District 228, the director of educational technology is leaving.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Marist Handles Marian in Girls Basketball Rivalry Game
In what Marist coach Mary Pat Connoly called an 'odd' game, the RedHawks finished strong to seal their 47-43 victory over Marian Catholic on Monday night.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Girls Basketball: Marist Builds Lead, Then Hangs on Against Marian
Marist 47, Marian Catholic 43: Low post presence, scoring push RedHawks past Spartans in Chicago Heights.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Wrestling: Knights Nab Lincoln-Way Cup
Lincoln-Way Central swept duals from district rivals L-W East, L-W West and L-W North to capture the Lincoln-Way Cup in wrestling Saturday at L-W North.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Milestone Achievement: Oak Forest Girls Basketball Standout Swanson Gets in On Sister Act
Four years after watching her sister, Jenny, score her 1,000th career point, Katie Swanson hits the milestone herself against Evergreen Park.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Girls Basketball: Swanson Hits 1,000 as Oak Forest Rolls Past Evergreen Park
Oak Forest 55, Evergreen Park 8: The Bengals hammer a depleted Mustangs team at home, while holding the Mustangs to just one field goal in the game.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Electrical Aggregation Takes Another Step Toward Referendum
The Orland Park Village Board also approved the 2012 budget that staff described as balanced thanks to surplus money from past years, including 2011.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Your Guide to Celebrating the Holidays in Tinley Park
Wondering what to do to get in the holiday spirit this year? Tinley Park Patch has compiled this list of local events that can help even a Grinch get in the Christmas season.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Today's Cheapest Gas in Tinley Park: $3.43
Don't drain your tank driving around Tinley to find the cheapest gas. Check out our gas guide for the cheapest gas in town.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Zabrocki Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony Set for Friday
Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki invites residents to Zabrocki Plaza for tree lighting ceremony to kick off holiday season.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Today's Cheapest Gas in Tinley Park: $3.43
Don't drain your tank driving around Tinley to find the cheapest gas. Check out our gas guide for the cheapest gas in town.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
White Wedding on Black Friday
Edward Kossman and Jennifer Jasudowicz met six years ago on Black Friday at Orland Square Mall. The couple married at the same spot they met on this year's Black Friday, Nov. 25.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Photos: Giving Others a Reason To Give Thanks
Local party helps benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository with six live bands, festive atmosphere and more at 115 Bourbon Street.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Residents Will Pay More for Trash Pickup
Council agrees to new eight-year deal with NuWay Disposal. Trash fees increase 2.5 percent for 2012 and 3 percent in each of the following seven years.
Jeff Graveline, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
District 228 Teachers Hone Their Skills While Students Stay Home
The Board of Education heard six presentations during its regular meeting this week on ways to innovate in the classroom, improve student discipline and boost student health.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Girls Volleyball: Marian Catholic Cruises Into State Semifinals
Spartans sweep past Payton College Prep, 25-18, 25-13, to win the Rich East Supersectional and earn a trip to the finals tournament at Illinois State University.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Evergreen Park's Esparza Kicks It Up a Notch in Football Victory
A converted soccer player, Jeremy Esparza, and a basketball post player, Jacquet McClendon, came up big in the Mustangs' second-round playoff win over Alleman.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Class 4A Football Playoffs: Evergreen Park Boots Alleman on Esparza Field Goal
Evergreen Park 19, Alleman 18: With just seconds left, the Mustangs' Jeremy Esparza nails a 28-yard field goal to keep Evergreen alive in the IHSA playoffs.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Girls Volleyball: Marian Catholic Edges Illiana, Wins Sectional Crown on Home Court
Led by a pair of underclassmen, the Spartans claim a hard-fought 25-21, 25-23 victory and move on to the Class 3A supersectionals.
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