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Joe & Franks to close after 50 years in Oak Lawn
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (160+ words) Joe & Franks to close after 50 years in Oak Lawn'Southwest Regional Publishing Joe & Franks, a longtime staple in Oak Lawn known for dishing up sausages, smoked meats and other Eastern European delicacies, will close its doors for good on April 4, ending…...
Step inside Agapi where wellness Meets self-love
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (403+ words) A new wellness space centered on self-love and holistic healing is inviting the community to slow down and recharge at Agapi Wellness Center, now open at 8648B W. 103rd St. Built on the motto, "The Power of Love, The Gift of Healing," the…...
Meals on Wheels finds new home in Oak Lawn, expands help for seniors
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (484+ words) A longtime provider of meals and companionship for older adults has a new home in Oak Lawn, marking a fresh chapter in its effort to serve one of the region's most vulnerable populations. Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois relocated…...
Preseason All-American Mason Rychetsky a two-way star for Kennedy
4+ day, 24+ min ago (447+ words) At the top tier of travel and prep baseball, specialization is the rule. Elite hurlers usually don't do anything else, and are designated'as "PO" (pitcher only) on rosters.' Kennedy junior'Mason Rychetsky understands the policy, but he also appreciates an opportunity'to…...
Roosevelt recruit Juan Barrientos rallies Solorio
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (488+ words) Solorio senior Juan Barrientos has been playing baseball since he was 3 and is heading off to continue'his career in college next season. It's unlikely he's ever'been involved'in " or ever will be involved " in a game like the one the Sun…...
Louisville commit Colin Campbell raises his game for Brother Rice
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (576+ words) Colin Campbell had a solid sophomore year for'Brother'Rice. He hit .350 and'was a strong defender at second base for a Crusaders squad that finished fourth in Class 4A. But Campbell knew he had be better this season in a far bigger role....
Argo's sister act: Hailey Pacheco follows in Jozlynn's footsteps
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (515+ words) Argo freshman Hailey Pacheco was ready for prep softball, thanks to her big sister. Jozlynn Pacheco played for the Argonauts the past four seasons, earning All-State honors at shortstop before moving on to play for Lewis University. "My sister was…...
Brother Rice's Ben Adamski enjoys what might be last ride
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (488+ words) Ben Adamski's future is up in the air. The Brother Rice senior middle hitter has worked hard to be a strong all-around volleyball player and has been a marvel early in the season for the Crusaders. He is gaining the…...
Area roundup: Trinity's Tom Welsh lands on his feet at St. Francis
4+ day, 2+ min ago (565+ words) When Tom Welsh took the job as Trinity Christian's men's and women's volleyball coach in July, he had no idea what a wild rollercoaster ride his career would take. Four months after the ink dried on his contract, the school…...
Bogan's Rashaun Agee set tone for Texas A&M's NCAA run
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (581+ words) Rashaun Agee may have only spent one year playing basketball at Texas A&M, but the time he spent in College Station was certainly meaningful. Agee, a 6-foot-8 forward from Bogan, led the Aggies in scoring (14.6 ppg), rebounding (8.7 rpg) and…...