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Fourteen new classes at Argo High EMS training to be offered in 2018-19 school year By Steve Metsch Students at Argo Community High School will be able to take a class about becoming an emergency medical services tech, a class called “human geography,” and learn about making movies in the 2018-19 school year. Those are…
Chris Kennedy picks up endorsement Arab American Democratic Club likes former Mart head By Steve Metsch Chris Kenndy, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the race for governor, visited Worth on Nov. 8 and left with a key endorsement. Kennedy was endorsed by the Arab American Democratic Club during a dinner meeting held at…
2-25 does not add up Argo football coach resigns after three dismal seasons By Steve Metsch Todd Evans, the head coach of Argo Community High School’s varsity football team the past three seasons, will not be on the sidelines for the 2018 season. Evans, a teacher at the school, has resigned. The resignation was a…
Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28 A new class of community residents who are trained in basic emergency response procedures will be recognized by the Orland Fire Protection District at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 28. The graduates are everyday citizens who participate in the Fire District’s nationally recognized…
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Local Catholic Parishes to Host Advent Masses By Steve Neuhaus @stephenneuhaus / twitter Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Catholic tradition of celebrating a novena (series of nine) of Advent evening Masses. It is meant to help Filipino-American and other Catholics in the area to intensify their spiritual preparation for the grace-filled celebration of Christmas. Masses…
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Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall Aaron411u.com caught this on tape tonight as I was driving … Orland Police nab a suspect fleeing the Orland Park Mall today, at the circle drive on the north side of the mall Click here to view the video or use the widget below: The…
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5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bands Delight Crowd By Steve Neuhaus / @stephenneuhaus On Wednesday evening, Jerling Junior High School in Orland Park held their “Winter Concert” for family and friends. The show featured several musical selections performed by the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands including: Sousa Spectacular, We Wish You a Merry…
Rauner’s bash-and-burn TV Ads slander Illinois Illinois Gov Bruce Rauner thinks his ads bashing House Speaker Michael J. Madigan are clever, tapping support from three neighboring Republican governors. But the Ads really symbolize Rauner’s own self-hatred of the state he leads By Ray Hanania Anyone with a lot of money can clog our TV viewing…
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