Movie Review: Political corruption has Biblical proportions in ‘Leviathan’
‘Leviathan’ ★★★ 1/2 Guns, vodka, corrupt politics and plain-old domestic unhappiness combine to threaten the existence of a modern-day Russian everyman in this slow-moving, deeply melancholy and...
View ArticleLake Forest basketball outlasts Notre Dame in overtime thriller
LAKE FOREST — The January schedule in area boys basketball is filled with conference games. But fans were treated to a wildly entertaining nonconference game Friday night, with the North Suburban...
View ArticleHarwood Heights police charge Chicago man in Jan. 6 bank robbery, search...
Harwood Heights police charged a Chicago man with one count of armed robbery today for allegedly robbing a Harwood Heights bank on Jan. 6. Police said he was caught while allegedly trying to rob the...
View ArticleHighland Park wrestling team finishes fourth at Leyden’s tourney
FRANKLIN PARK — The Highland Park wrestling team finished fourth at Leyden’s 14-team Eagle Invite on Saturday. It was a performance that followed a dual-meet victory over Maine East the previous night,...
View ArticleBrookfield Zoo animal spotlight: Humboldt penguins
Pioneer Press features one (or more) of Brookfield Zoo’s animals each month with some background information about the animal, its species, its family and its connection to the zoo. This month is the...
View ArticleRandy Blaser: Closing for cold? Why, back in my day …
This week raised the first red flag that I may have reached a certain age — the age where men pay for everything with exact change, have no concern over wearing a beret or flirting with the cashier at...
View ArticleHelp Squad: Best Selling, Best Value Electronics and Appliances of 2014
The combination of 2014 coming to an end and Help Squad’s unwavering pursuit of the best deals and advice for everyday consumers has resulted in a “Best-Of” list for you, our cost- and quality-...
View ArticleIn battle of talented forwards, Notre Dame’s Ammar Becar plays well against...
LAKE FOREST — The night before an important test, Notre Dame junior Ammar Becar did as any diligent student would. He studied. Becar examined how to play against Lake Forest senior forward Evan...
View ArticleRidgewood wrestling team sees pros, cons to long layoff
FRANKLIN PARK — The last five weeks have been a quiet stretch for the Ridgewood wrestling team. The Rebels had just one meet in between the Streamwood Triple Duals on Dec. 6 and Leyden’s Eagle Invite...
View ArticleNorridge man charged with driving under the influence on 4300 block of...
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of area police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that...
View ArticleIncumbents and newcomers have filed to run in Norridge and Harwood Heights...
Residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights will be able to influence all forms of local government come April. Candidates have filed petitions to run with the Cook County Clerk’s Office and local...
View ArticleHome sold for $280,000 on the 4600 block of Thatcher Avenue
NORRIDGE 4617 N Thatcher Ave, Norridge 60706-4346: Magdalena Lis sold the property to Joseph Devitto for $280,000 on December 15 4853 N Redwood Dr, Norridge 60706-3116: Aneta Pescatore sold the...
View ArticleHeart of the Home: Despite freeze, winter real estate market is hot
Well the weather outside may be frightful, but it seems the local real estate market is hot! “If a seller is really motivated to sell their home, now is a good time,” said Catherine Simon-Vobornik, an...
View ArticleBrad Perry’s big game helps Maine South boys basketball team beat Minooka
PARK RIDGE — Tony Lavorato’s eyes lit up when asked about Brad Perry’s performance in the Maine South boys basketball team’s 40-26 win over Minooka on Monday. Lavorato, the Maine South coach, tossed...
View ArticleBiz Notes: Evanston Chamber to introduce new president
• Michael Corr, newly elected president of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, will be introduced to chamber members, along with other new officers and Board members on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m.-8:30...
View ArticlePaul Sassone: Why all the barking and hissing over pets in Heaven?
It sounded good, soothing and comforting. But everything has to be a controversy today. He never said it. Well, if he said it he didn’t mean it. It violates teaching. It’s the remark attributed to Pope...
View ArticleAlyssa Malicki, Justyna Golab lead Ridgewood girls basketball team past...
ELMWOOD PARK — The Ridgewood girls basketball team’s comeback win against Elmwood Park was sparked by a freshman and a senior on Tuesday night. The Rebels trailed by seven points at the half, but...
View ArticleDino DeVivo makes 7 threes to help Ridgewood boys basketball team beat Guerin
RIVER GROVE — Ridgewood senior Dino DeVivo wasn’t shy about taking three-pointers in Wednesday night’s Metro Suburban East boys basketball game at Guerin. The 6-2 guard launched 17 threes, connecting...
View ArticleFamily Friendly: The cast of “Frozen” returns to its roots for “Disney on Ice”
An ice rink will be the perfect setting for a live version of “Frozen,” the Academy Award-winning animated family film. Your kids will thrill to see all their favorite characters from the film in...
View ArticleLove Essentially: Cheating doesn’t always mean it’s over
I’ve heard a lot of people say things like, “If my spouse ever cheated on me, I’d leave him in a second,” or “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” I’ve come to realize that those who make blanket...
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