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Local students are performing and producing “The Romancers”, written by French dramatist and poet Edmond Rostand. The Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre will stream performances from April 16 to April 18 and April 22 to April 25. The play is recommended for patrons 13 years and up. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m. on April 24. Streaming link purchases are $13 for an adult, $12 for students and seniors. The running time of the show is approximately 80 minutes.

Worth resident Matthew ‘Vinny’ Vineyard will be behind the scenes as the body microphone operator.

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After a thorough investigation by the Oak Lawn Police Department’s Detective Division and after consulting with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, felony charges have been filed as a result of the shooting that occurred at the Oak Lawn Hilton shortly after midnight on March 30. After midnight on March 30, the Oak Lawn Regional Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call of shots being fired at the hotel, and were able to stop two vehicles that were attempting to leave the scene. During their initial investigation, 8 adults were taken into custody for investigation.

Isaac Sharp, 24, from Chicago, has been charged with being an Armed Habitual Criminal and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Sharp is also currently on parole for an Unlawful Use of a Weapon conviction and faces a parole violation. Marcus Shears, 21, also from Chicago, has been charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon for his involvement in the incident. Three other individuals have been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and a fourth individual has been processed for an arrest warrant out of Lake County for Domestic Battery. 

Both Isaac Sharp and Marcus Shears were transported to the Bridgeview Courthouse for a bond hearing on April 1. 

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Shepard High School recently hosted an induction ceremony for students who qualified for National Honor Society.  

Criteria for membership include a grade point average of at least 3.6/4.0 and participation in at least four extracurricular activities (five if the student is a senior.)  

Students qualifying for the first time included Julia Alvarez, Natalia Bafia, Kara Born, Saniah Calvin, Sofia Cerullo, Joseph Cinkus, Richard Cinkus, Alexis Diaz, Chloe Dunigan, Christian Dziadkowiec, Arianna Esquivel, Maggie Evoy, Riley Evoy, Madeline Feldner, Shea Fitzgerald, Agnesa Gashi, Liam Gayduk, Kelly Greene, Roxanne Habbal, Lillian Hogan, Kassy King, Elizabeth Lappano.

Also, Andrew Maddox, Linnea Marsh, Maya McGhee, Megan McGrath, Abigail Michaels, Ashley Miller, Maha Motan, Haley Ohm, Jared Puente, Angel Rabadi, Graciella Ramirez, Emma Reilly, Krysta Reveche, Alejandro Ruiz, Demi Sanders, Michael Sealy-Bakos, Alana Smith, Gianna Spain, Calah Strohacker, Omar Talaat, Conner Vogrich, Kemora Wells, Autumn  Wilson, Abdulkareem Zatar, and Alison Zemeckis.

In addition, National Honor Society chose social studies teacher Gina Hanna for its annual faculty leadership award. This award recognizes a teacher who has served as a role model and inspired students to give their best academically.

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Join Worth Park District for its annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, Macrh 27 starting at 10 a.m. at Kennelly Park, 115th and Beloit. 

Walking toddlers to 12 year-olds will be divided into age groups. Dress for the weather and bring your own Easter basket. The Egg Hunt will take place outside, rain or shine. Different age groups have different start times, so consult the Park District for specific information.

After the Egg Hunt join the Easter Bunny for a picnic at Altman Park Pavilion, from 11:30 a/m. to 1 p.m. Bring your picnic blanket and chairs and enjoy a boxed lunch. You can take a socially distanced picture with the Easter Bunny too. The fee is $12 for residents, $14 for non-residents, and children under 1 are free.

Registration is required for both events. Registrations will not be accepted on site.  

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