C.R. Walker

C.R. Walker is a freelance writer for the Daily Southtown.

Twelve permanent and two transitional Catholic deacons who were ordained May 11 at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago stand with Cardinal Blase Cupich. The newly ordained deacons will be assigned to parishes in Argo, Arlington Heights, Burbank, Chicago, Orland Park, Summit and Waukegan. (Karen Callaway)

Southtowners: Area residents ordained as deacons, Lemont journalist medals at state, more

May 28, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.

Southtowners: Area residents ordained as deacons, Lemont journalist medals at state, people recognized for achievements from Oak Forest, Frankfort, Tinley Park, more.

Shepard High School student Dulce Lopez is presented a DAR JROTC Award by Swallow Cliff Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution members, from left, Linda Michaels, Gale Shafer and Kate Schneider during a recent ceremony at the school in Palos Heights. (Swallow Cliff NSDAR)

Southtowners: Swallow Cliff DAR lauds local cadets, more

May 22, 2024 at 12:01 p.m.

Southtowners: DAR honors cadets, Eisenhower football coach hired at Sandburg, colleges laud students from Alsip, Manhattan, Richton Park, Tinley Park, more.

Gabriel Chowaniec, a fifth grader at Palos East Elementary School, has been named a winner of the Scholastic Storyworks Magazine writing contest. (Palos 118)

Southtowners: Palos East students win art, writing contests, more

May 15, 2024 at 5:08 p.m.

Southtowners: Palos East students win art, writing contests, Homewood names Acquah assistant village manager, JJC’s Farmer selected for fellowship, more

The Oak Lawn Community High School Career and Technical Education Division recently participated in the 2024 Moraine Valley Technology Challenge Competition.(OLCHS)

Southtowners: Oak Lawn students ace MVCC competition, Sandburg MedClub excels, and more

May 8, 2024 at 5:58 p.m.

Southtowners: Oak Lawn students win at MVCC, Sandburg MedClub students finish strong, Burke takes Chick Evans scholarship, and more

Carl Sandburg High School senior Grace Pierson recently completed the Pharmacy Tech Boot Camp program. (School District 230)

Southtowners: Sandburg senior earns area’s first Pharm Tech license, more

May 1, 2024 at 5:24 p.m.

Homewood’s Butler named Newcomer of the Year in college wrestling, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields names new vice presidents, more

The Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 Board recently recognized employees, from left, Jennifer Clark, Joe Giglio Jr., Stephanie Dominguez and Tim Krupa for their exceptional dedication, commitment, and excellence in service. (OLCHS)

Southtowners: Oak Lawn high school staff lauded, and more

April 24, 2024 at 5:57 p.m.

Area residents celebrated for doing great things.

Members of the Carl Sandburg High School varsity Debate Team, from left, Ellory Crnkovich, Bella Rusnak and Eamonn McDevitt, recently competed at the State Debate Tournament at Illinois State University, where they won medals and advanced to the quarterfinals. (School District 230)

Southtowners: Tinley Park’s Celia Lindokken aces ACT, and more

April 17, 2024 at 12:35 p.m.

Area residents are in the news for achieving excellent things.

School District 230 had 10 students selected as all-state musicians in a process that began in October. (School District 230)

Southtowners: District 230 musicians, artists recognized, and more

April 11, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.

School District 230 artists and musicians lauded, Oak Lawn student's artwork displayed at Christ hospital, Will County regional spelling bee winners, area athletes make softball team at Whitewater, and more.

Students from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park joined counterparts from Stagg and Andrew high schools as 78 Consolidated High School District 230 recently were awarded Cook County Sheriff’s Commitment to Service Award. (School District 230)

Southtowners: Sheriff’s Department lauds D230 volunteers, MVCC Hall adds 3, more

April 2, 2024 at 5:58 p.m.

Moraine Valley Athletics Hall of Fame adds three; District 230 students lauded by Sheriff; St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School wins Scholastic Bowl; Bremen students awarded QuestBridge match scholarships, more

Orland Fire Protection District officials recognize the first responders who saved the life of former police officer Don Torgerson during a district meeting Feb. 27 in Orland Park. (Orland Fire Protection District)

Southtowners: Orland responders lauded for lifesaving action, and more

March 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Southland residents honored for doing great things.

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