C.R. Walker

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

Andrea Ramirez-Justin was recently appointed the new chairwoman of the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Board of Trustees. (Franciscan Health)

Southtowners: Franciscan Health Olympia Fields names new chairwoman, and more

March 21, 2024 at 3:28 p.m.

Southtown area residents are making news by doing great things.

Lockport resident Madi Lave recently won the women’s singles national title during the 2024 NCJCAA Bowling Championship at Royal Scot Golf and Bowl in Lansing, Michigan. (Joliet Junior College)

Lockport native named best junior college bowler in the nation after championship frame for JJC

March 21, 2024 at 11:47 a.m.

Joliet Junior College freshman Madi Lave won the women’s singles national title during the 2024 NCJCAA Bowling Championship in Michigan.

Hillcrest High School special education teacher Theresa Kelsey recently was recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with a 2024 Those Who Excel Award. (School District 228)

Southtowners: Hillcrest teacher, Lemont group earn ‘Excel’ awards, and more

March 13, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

Southtowners: Area residents honored for doing great things.

Lemont High School student Nora Thornber, right, scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college placement test, three years after her older sister, Molly Thornber accomplished the feat. (Patti Thornber)

Lemont student aces ACT three years after her sister’s perfect score

March 13, 2024 at 10:59 a.m.

Lemont High School junior Nora Thornber earned a perfect score on the ACT, a feat only accomplished by 1% of those who take the test, including her sister Molly Thornber...

Lemont High School seniors, from left, Destina Sarussi, Casey Treanor and Angelo Babista participated in the the 2024 Illinois Music Education Conference recently at the Peoria Civic Center. (Lemont High School)

Southtowners: Sarussi becomes Lemont’s first three-time ILMEA All-State performer

March 6, 2024 at 5:10 p.m.

Lockport’s Mondrella publishes 'Swanocerosman Two', Glenwood’s Parker publishes book of self-discovery, Homewood’s Kenebrew performs in 'Exit Strategy' and more.

A portrait by Carl Sandburg High School senior Katy Bednarz recently won a Gold Key award at the West Suburban Chicago Regional Scholastic Arts competition and will move on to national competition. Two other works by Bednarz earned honorable mention awards. (School District 230)

Southtowners: Sandburg artists win regional awards, OLCHS cheerleader all-state, more

February 28, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

Southtowners: Sandburg artists win regional awards, OLCHS cheerleader named all-state, colleges release dean's lists

Oak Lawn's varsity basketball head coach Jason Rhodes talks to his players at the end of the first quarter against Evergreen Park during a South Suburban Red game in Oak Lawn on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown).

Southtowners: Oak Lawn’s Jason Rhodes picks up 200th coaching win, and more

February 21, 2024 at 4:03 p.m.

Southland residents honored for doing excellent things.

Southtowners: Area residents earn honors at colleges, universities

February 14, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.

Cedarville University fall dean’s list Samuel Stoliker, Frankfort Cedarville University fall dean’s honors list Kennady Mitchell, New Lenox The Citadel fall dean’s list Frankfort: Luke Frazier (awarded gold stars); Tinley...

Southtowners: Frankfort’s Tharp earns Mastership status, Baste appointed, and more

February 7, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.

Frankfort’s Tharp earns Mastership status, Baste appointed to Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council, University of Alabama fall dean’s list, and more

Providence Catholic senior Chris Piazza, pictured in August, has been selected to receive the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award.

Southtowners: Providence senior Piazza lauded at Halas Hall, more

January 31, 2024 at 7:32 p.m.

Southland residents honored for excellence.

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