L-Way Grad Recognized as High Scholar

This is the second time Frankfort native Matthew Smith received the award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Lincoln-Way grad Matthew Smith is doing a bang-up job representing our area at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Smith was recently honored as a High Scholar for his cumulative academic achievement at the All-University Honors Convocation on April 14. With a 4.0 GPA, this is the second time the junior received the award of High Scholar Smith has also twice been recognized on Dean’s List for his exceptional grades. He is currently enrolled in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Arts and Sciences.  Want to share your good news? Post it on Patch.

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Opening Day for the Cubs

Photo gallery and video of Cubs fans and Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs Opening Day 2013: Fan Photos

Baseball fans flocked to Wrigley field on Monday for the Cubs' home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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White Sox Home Opener—L-W Fans Were There

Check out the photo gallery of the White Sox Opener.

Frankfort Park District Youth Activities: Sign up for Soccer or Lacrosse

Registration is underway at Frankfort Park District for spring sports for kids.

Southland Faces at the White Sox Home Opener 2013

Take a look at images from U.S. Cellular Field as the Chicago White Sox kicked off the 2013 season, and see if you recognize a neighbor or two.

The smell of brats cooking on grills made its way through parking lot C off Shields Avenue. By 11 a.m. the beer was flowing. It was opening day on the southside.  Chicago White Sox baseball is deep in traditions for southside families. With a growing number of baby bears in the south suburbs, it wasn't hard to find Sox fans from the North side. "I've been a lifelong Sox fan," says Dan Kochevar from Glen Ellyn.   Brothers Tim and Dan Bergin from Chicago Heights hold a lifelong love for the Chicago White Sox.   "We have been coming to the park since 1967," said Tim Bergin. "Of course it was Old Comiskey across the street. We have had some great memories. Remembering the 2005 season when the team beat Boston in the division." Dan Bergin …

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Sunday Comic: Obama Sees Rough Months Ahead

What is it that has the president so pessimistic as spring unfolds? Oh ... that.

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If Their Best Player Was Gay, Would You Still Cheer for the Bears?

A current gay NFL player could come out in a few months and continue to play in the league, according to an online columnist.

Would You Still Cheer for the Bears if Their Best Player Was Gay?

A current gay NFL player could come out in a few months and continue to play in the league, according to an online columnist. His biggest concern? Harm from homophobic fans. How would you react if he played for your favorite team?

In the same week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage case, a CBS Sports online columnist says a current gay NFL player could come out publicly within the next few months. This player would become the first athlete in one of America's major team sports to be openly gay and continue to play. READ: Check Out the Full CBSSports.com Column for More Details But the obstacle keeping this unidentified player from revealing his sexual orientation isn't the fear of how teammates or even opposing players will react, writes CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman, citing former and current NFL players as sources for this information. It's a worry of what fans might do, Freeman reports…

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Angela Marie

3:57 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

What a naive thing to say.   more ›