Ernst Lamothe Jr.
Unity Christian Academy prepares for move to former Holy Ghost school in South Holland
By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 28, 2021) – With growth comes change. Unity Christian Academy is seeing the truth in that statement both internally and externally as the school works to expand both its students’ minds and its campus.
Unity Christian, which first opened its doors for the...
‘Walk Over Wednesdays’ adapt to meet pandemic challenges for TFS students
First United Methodist Church uses outdoor fun and fellowship to bring nearby students together
By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
LANSING, Ill (September 14, 2021) - The image of 200-plus teenagers playing outdoor basketball, volleyball, eating food, laughing, and simply enjoying themselves in the First United Methodist Church parking lot was a sight...
New and long-serving Thornton Township elected officials sworn in
by Ernst Lamothe
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 18, 2021) - Brimming with happiness Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli was sworn in on Monday, May 17, to his eighth term in that position.
“When you run for office don’t be overly excited and just say you are the man or the...
Thornton Township offers assistance for vaccine registration
By Ernst Lamothe
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – The Village of South Holland and Thornton Township are partnering to help local residents register for the COVID-19 vaccine. This is for individuals who do not have access to a computer or the Internet, and are in need of a...
Thornton Township offers free family holiday photos Dec. 18
By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
Thornton Township is inviting the community to enjoy a unique holiday photo experience from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Friday, December 18. The Township will take free family and friend photos for with a Polaroid camera in front of its large Christmas tree. Each group...
Thornton Township Assessor wins ‘Official of the Year’
Cassandra W. Holbert-Elston awarded for excellent service in Thornton Township
By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 26, 2020) – During property tax season, one woman traverses through close to a dozen communities educating citizens on how to petition and challenge their assessments. For her work helping residents as they...
A message to the Thornton Township family
by Ernst Lamothe Jr,
Director of Communications for Thornton Township
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (March 24, 2020) - This has definitely been a unique time in our country. Even though the coronavirus started making news nationwide months ago, it vaulted to the forefront of many Americans’ minds during...
Dr. Chandra Gill teaches ABCs at Thornton Township MLK Day celebration
by Ernst Lamothe
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 26, 2020) - With the theme "Awakening to Greatness," and a call for leadership to begin, Thornton Township hosted its annual Martin Luther King event. Taking place at South Suburban College Kindig Performing Arts Center and sponsored by the Thornton Township Human...
Basketball tournament builds community through competition
Riverdale Park District wins 2019 championship
by Ernst Lamothe, Thornton Township Communication Manager
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 1, 2019) - The third annual Taste of Thornton Township basketball tournament crowned the Riverdale Park District team as champions on Friday, August 23. This year the tournament was bigger in several ways. Eight...
Thornton Township and TPC to host monthly Family Day
First one: this Sunday, June 23
information provided by Thornton Township
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (June 17, 2019) - Thornton Township and The Pentecostal Church of Homewood-Flossmoor will partner together this Sunday in a Family Day event from 5:00–7:00pm. Because of the anticipated crowd, the event will be hosted at Iron Oaks,...