The top performing stories on rblandmark.com in 2014 run the gamut. From live grenades to murder plots and liquor licenses to school board resignations, here is a list of top online stories ranked by number of pageviews from most to least.
Posted inOpinion
Keep the Chicago lakefront open forever
In 1890, mail order tycoon Montgomery Ward brought suit to have the Chicago Lakefront kept open forever. He continued the fight for 20 years. Finally, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld Ward’s actions on Dec. 21, 1910.
Posted inOpinion
Judy Baar Topinka always available
Thirty-five years ago, as a novice school board member and father of six in Berwyn, I was fortunate that Judy Baar Topinka was available and she cared about all of us, especially kids and schools.
Posted inOpinion
Topinka articles being sent to museum
I am writing to let you know that I am sending the Dec. 17 and Dec. 24 issues of the Landmark to the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I want to make sure they have the articles and pictures of Judy Baar Topinka.
Posted inOpinion
Downtown Riverside plan a ‘disaster’
Haven’t seen much in print about the Burlington reconstruction project. I’ve seen the presentation at the village hall and found it a hodgepodge of confusion. Sketches were all over and out of place.
Posted inNews
Rose Marie Kuczek, 86
Rose Marie Kuczek (nee Rizzo), 86, of Melrose Park and formerly of North Riverside, died Dec. 27, 2014 in Melrose Park.
Posted inSports
Fenwick splits first two games at Proviso West tourney
The Fenwick High School boys basketball team’s early season hot streak came to an end last week with a 56-45 loss at Hales Franciscan, but the Friars are in the midst of an even stiffer test at the 54th annual Proviso West Holiday Tournament this week.
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Lions to be tested at Wheaton North tourney; Friars return to Dundee-Crown
The Lyons Township High School girls basketball team has already produced some impressive results this season. The Lions won their Thanksgiving tournament in convincing fashion to kick off the season and own an 8-0 record overall. The Lions’ undefeated mark will certainly be put to the test at the Wheaton North Tournament over the Christmas break.
Posted inNews
Judge deals blow to North Riverside on fire contract
The village of North Riverside’s bid to privatize its fire department suffered a setback last week when a Cook County judge denied the village’s motion to delay contract arbitration with the firefighters union.