Daily Southtown – Page 4

Batavia's Ryan Boe (21) throws under pressure against Lincoln-Way East during the third quarter of a nonconference game in Batavia on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

High school football pairings for the Southland and the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas

October 23, 2023 at 7:32 a.m.

Here are the first-round pairings by the Illinois High School Association for the Southland and the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas. Class 1A (6) Aurora Christian 7-2 vs....

Southtown letters: Baffled by support for Donald Trump

March 12, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

Writer doesn't understand systems A recent contributor to letters reminded me, once again, that our schools may have been neglecting teaching civics, economics and history. It was not the first...

Brie is a 5-year-old female terrier that is attentive, smart and eager to please. She would be a good family dog but needs to be the only animal in the home. She loves children, long walks, cuddling on blankets and her toys.

Pets of the week

October 2, 2023 at 4:59 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

Southtown letters: Grateful for Boy Scouts gift

October 3, 2023 at 2:12 p.m.

Our family would be remiss without sharing our gratitude to the Boy Scouts at Elizabeth Seton Church in Orland Hills. Apparently their labor of love was making full size patriotic...

Children participate in a drawing activity at a previous Awe of Nature Festival at Midlothian Meadows Forest Preserve. The event returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7.

Awe of Nature Festival at Midlothian Meadows about connection people with each other and the land

September 27, 2023 at 11:13 a.m.

When the Awe of Nature Festival returns to Midlothian Meadows from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7, there will be opportunities to interact with animals at a petting zoo...

Charm is a 2-year-old female brindle mix who is a friendly and outgoing dog that likes to go on walks and play with her toys. She would make a wonderful family dog, but needs to be the only pet in a home.

Pet of the week

September 26, 2023 at 6:13 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

The Forest Preserves of Cook County's Party for the Preserves includes free events Saturday at sites throughout the county, including three in the Southland.

Area forest preserves hosting Public Lands Day parties Saturday

September 20, 2023 at 12:43 p.m.

The Forest Preserves of Cook County's Party for the Preserves includes free events Saturday at sites throughout the county, including three in the Southland. The full day of fun includes...

Former Sandburg standout Michael Schofield poses with a painting of the school mascot after a practice on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

While waiting for NFL call, Michael Schofield helps out alma mater Sandburg. ‘I’m coaching here and I love it.’

September 20, 2023 at 9:41 a.m.

When Michael Schofield was winning a Super Bowl in 2016 with the Denver Broncos, a young Zach Barrett was yelling and screaming at the TV in Orland Park. Barrett became...

Buttons is a playful 1-year-old, 9 pound Shih Tzu/Yorkie mix who is good with people of all ages. He loves big and small dogs.

Pets of the week

September 19, 2023 at 2:59 p.m.

The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the...

Southtown letters: Disrespect for our flag, and our borders

September 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Disrespect for flag outside concert disturbing It sickens and saddens me to see, right before 9/11, that Revolution Club Chicago stands out in front of a concert burning the American...

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