C.R. Walker

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

Gabriela Espinoza, an eighth grade student at Palos South Middle School, served as clerk and treasurer of the Palos Heights City Council for one night in October after winning an essay contest.

Southtowners: Palos South student sits on City Council, Malec named coach of the year, more

November 16, 2023 at 8:08 p.m.

Palos South student sits on City Council An essay written by Gabriela Espinoza, an eighth grade student at Palos South Middle School, earned her a spot as clerk and treasurer...

Toni Rogers received a special ride to Indiana School in Park Forest after she won first place in the Park Forest Fire Prevention Poster contest out of more than 150 entrants.

Southtowners: Park Forest student wins poster contest, Providence student scholarship semifinalist, and more

November 8, 2023 at 8:53 p.m.

Park Forest's Toni Rogers wins poster contest Fifth grader Toni Rogers had a very special ride to Indiana School in Park Forest on Oct. 13. Rogers, the first place winner...

Heather Rusch McCarthy, right, of Oak Lawn, joins, Brittany Nolan, left, and Jessica Sullivan-Wilson as the three were presented Alumni Merit Awards during a recent ceremony at Elmhurst University.

Southtowners: Oak Lawn teacher wins Distinguished Service award, and more

November 1, 2023 at 9:48 p.m.

Oak Lawn's McCarthy receives Distinguished Service to Society Award Oak Lawn resident Heather Rusch McCarthy, an Elmhurst University graduate who teaches in the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, recently won...

Providence Catholic student Rina Jeong attended the University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Research Academy this summer.

Southtowners: Oak Lawn leaders present at state conference, more

October 24, 2023 at 9:32 p.m.

OLCHS leaders present at state library conference Oak Lawn Community High School technology coach Janet Meyers presented at the 2023 Association of Illinois School Library Educators conference in Champaign. Oak...

Dave Cutin, dean of students at Bremen High School, was inducted into the school's hall of fame during a Homecoming pep rally at the school in Midlothian, where he has worked since 2006.

Southtowners: Bremen alum, dean inducted into hall of fame, and more

October 18, 2023 at 9:01 p.m.

Bremen High School's Curtin inducted into 2023 Bremen Hall Of Fame Bremen High School Dean Dave Cutin recently was inducted into the Bremen High School Hall of Fame. Cutin graduated...

Among those accepting awards at the recent Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau awards luncheon were, from left, Stephanie Mateja, Rosa Garcia, Mike VerSchave, Samanta Sokolovic, Izahi Abarca, Andrew Howell, Pablo Navarrette and Mark Zaret.

Southtowners: Southland visitor’s bureau awards, students earn way to state Theatre Festival

October 10, 2023 at 8:15 p.m.

Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau 2023 award winners The Windy City Thunderbolts, which was named Member of the Year, was one of the area organizations recognized by the Chicago...

Steven DeYoung, of Thornton, won 2nd place in the mammal category of the Brookfield Zoo's 2023 photo contest with this shot of a leopard.

Southtowners: Area artists win in Brookfield Zoo photo contest, more

October 2, 2023 at 9:41 p.m.

Artists win big in Brookfield Zoo photo contest Steven DeYoung, of Thornton, won 2nd place in the mammal category of the Brookfield Zoo's 2023 photo contest with this shot of...

New Lenox's Ben Dorn, a senior at Monmouth College, is using an internship as a gateway to work for the Chicago Bears.

Southtowners: New Lenox resident plays role with Bears, Merit Scholar semifinalists, and more

September 26, 2023 at 10:23 p.m.

New Lenox's Dorn gets in front of career with Bears New Lenox's Ben Dorn, a senior at Monmouth College, is using an internship as a gateway to work for the...

Father Perez Knights of Columbus Council 1444 officers recently welcomed seven new members to its ranks at the Father Perez Clubhouse in Chicago's Mt. Greenwood neighborhood.

Southtowners: Area students honored by College Board, new KOC members, and more

September 19, 2023 at 7:46 p.m.

District 230 College Board academic honorees Nearly a dozen District 230 students recently earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate underrepresented students who excel...

Upstate Volunteer Programs coordinator Cecilia Maciel Martinez visited the Oak Lawn Fire Department last month to present members with Governor's Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding volunteerism efforts.

Southtowners: Oak Lawn firefighters recognized for volunteerism, students lauded by College Board, and more

September 11, 2023 at 10:14 p.m.

Oak Lawn firefighters recognized for volunteerism Jeff Goworowski, Nicholas Engel, Michael Felton, Alexander Tessari, Alex Zwick and the Oak Lawn Fire Department recently were recognized for the work and support...

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