Ruth E. Soukup (nee Vander Meulen), 89, of Brookfield, died Dec. 12, 2014.
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Best is yet to come for RBHS wrestling
Despite bringing only 12 wrestlers to the Rex Lewis Tournament at Buffalo Grove High School over the weekend, the Riverside-Brookfield High School wrestling team notched an impressive third-place finish. At 152 pounds, senior John Szydlo won his second tournament title of the season.
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LTHS wrestling edges Marist
The Lyons Township High School wrestling team already has a signature win this season. The Lions edged last year’s Class 3A state runner up Marist 37-36. LTHS has also won the Barrington Invite and opened the season with 46-18 victory over Plainfield East in late November. Although it’s early, the Lions are off to a very encouraging start.
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Remembering Judy Baar Topinka
A sampling of statements from dignitaries in remembrance of State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka (1944-2014).
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Bulldogs, Risley set higher expectations
Quinn Risley is headed for the Big Ten and he and his teammates are hoping the Riverside-Brookfield High School boys swim team is headed for the big time.
Posted inOpinion
Little League registration now open
I can’t believe another Riverside Little League Season is approaching. Registration opened on Tuesday Dec. 2 and ends on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Posted inOpinion
Privileged to serve as N. Riverside firefighter
During this season of thanks and reflection I would be remiss if I didn’t take the opportunity to let the village of North Riverside know how thankful and fortunate I am to have had the experience of working for you the last 13 years.
Posted inOpinion
More options than fire privatization
North Riverside continues to seek ways to be cheap to save a few bucks. We need to keep our fire department unionized. First, fire personnel are held to higher educational and performance standards and, secondly, they have served and sacrificed for many years for this village.