VOTE 2005An attempt by Brookfield’s PEP Party to engage the rival VIP Party in a public debate of issues looks to have fallen on deaf ears.
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Wendell finds friendship, not love
Wendell’s run has come to an end. “The Bachelorette” aired its fifth episode Monday night on ABC-Channel 7, and the four remaining men were narrowed to three. Unfortunately, Riverside native Wendell Jisa was cut from contention for Bachelorette’s Jen Schefft’s heart.
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Landmark proposes presidential debate
Elsewhere in today’s paper we report on an awkward dance going on between Brookfield’s political parties over the possibility of a debate before the spring elections. One party is proposing, the other is smelling a trap.
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Summing up a Super Bowl Sunday
It’s not about the game, it’s about the hype, the food, the commercials. But not the game. Super Bowl XXXIX is finally over, but not before we have a week of afterthought and commentary from everyone from schoolchildren to politicians and every sportscaster in between. So why should I be excluded? Here’s my take on the whole scene?”and keep in mind I am a sports fan.
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Henninger developers taking case to Zoning Board
Riverside’s Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four zoning variances for a new commercial/residential development.
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Missing a special valentine this year
Well it’s that time of year again, when we’ve got to shell out the cold, hard cash or the slick, shiny plastics to celebrate yet another Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s the candy heart this year, or the flowers, or maybe an elegant dinner for two at Brunetti’s or at the good old Chew Chew Cafe.
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More victims come forward in school abuse case
11 more former students of North Riverside resident Robert Sperlik Jr. allege abuse
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Cook County Board cites RBHS for ‘abuse’ of land
For decades, RBHS has used Forest Preserve property behind the school for athletic fields. Now the county wants a formal deal.
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Lions earn bragging rights in 3-pointer barrage
While both the Riverside-Brookfield and Lyons Township boys’ basketball teams brought plenty of punch on the outside to Saturday’s match-up between the two rivals, it was the Lions’ inside game that set the stage for their 79-67 win over the Bulldogs on “Pack The Place Night” at LT.