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Longtime Justice animal clinic closes following veterinarian’s passing
Justice Animal Clinic has closed after the October 2025 death of Dr. Young Kang, leaving pet owners mourning a trusted caregiver.
Holy Arrival! Our Lady of Guadalupe Lands at SXU
Saint Xavier University unveils a hand-carved Our Lady of Guadalupe statue, blending art, faith, and campus heritage in McDonough Chapel.
Inside the soul of Gaston’s Bistro
Gaston’s Bistro thrives on fresh, made-to-order meals, personal connections and owner Yaser Elkayyal’s lifelong commitment to community.
Women Discover Strength and Support Through She CAN!
The She CAN! Movement empowers women through fitness, wellness, mentorship, and community, inspiring confidence, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams.
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And the winner is … Ben Johnson?
It was a packed house in Bedford Park as the village, in cooperation with Wintrust Sports Complex, hosted a Ben Johnson look-alike contest.
Minnesota shooting intensifies calls for Noem’s impeachment
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday has intensified calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary…
Carol Stefan made Palos Heights feel like home
Carol Stefan’s decades of service, faith and warmth helped shape Palos Heights into a stronger, more connected community.
Prep Sports
Riverside-Brookfield’s Cameron Mercer passes 1,000 points
The three-year varsity standout is just the 16th player to reach the milestone in the program’s 117-year history.
Marist’s Adoni Vassilakis hasn’t got time for the pain
Adoni Vassilakis, a four-year varsity player, recently passed 1,000 career points despite dealing with a chronic knee ailment for years.
Mayhem
Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
A car crashed into Beverly Phono Mart early New Year’s Day, damaging the popular Southwest Side record store.
Chaos in Brighton Park after Border Patrol agent shoots woman
A shooting in Brighton Park ignited fierce protests, leading President Trump to order deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
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Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
The first rankings of 2026 have a new No. 1 and two newcomers.
Reavis’ Delyanna Arocho is an athlete for all seasons
Delyanna Arocho competes in four sports for Reavis: cross country, basketball, soccer and track.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
College notebook: Marist’s John Nestor feels at home at Minnesota
After two seasons at Iowa, Marist graduate John Nestor helped Minnesota go 8-5 with a win in the Rate Bowl.
Ella Throndson, Evergreen Park continue progress, take second at Lisle
Ella Throndson and Tatum Harris made the Lisle Cage Classic all-tournament team for Evergreen Park.
Markese Peoples’ success for St. Laurence is all relative
Markese Peoples’ role model is his uncle, Jonathan Peoples, who played at Notre Dame.
Area roundup: Marist’s Jordan Vidovic wins national coaching award
Jordan Vidovic coached Marist’s boys and girls volleyball teams to state titles each of the past two years.
‘D’ delivers as Will Johnson, Sandburg take second at Maine East
Will Johnson averaged 18.3 points over four games and was named to the all-tournament team.
Southwest Regional Football Player of the Year: Mount Carmel’s Emmett Dowling
Senior Emmett Dowling led Mount Carmel to an undefeated state title and set multiple program passing records.
Your Town. Our Beat!
Orland Park
Plan Commission approves Amazon plan for former Petey’s II in Orland Park
The plan now must go before the village’s committee of the whole on January 19. If approved, trustees will take…
Driver charged after losing wheel
Police said the man struck a curb, which blew out one of his front tires as well as causing heavy…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights police charge 2 with drunken driving
Palos Heights police charged two Chicago men with drunken driving earlier this month after they were stopped for traffic violations.
Small store, big impact Pass Health Foods turns 31
Pass Health Foods celebrates 31 years in Palos Heights, continuing its mission of personalized wellness, trusted supplements and community connection.
Bridgeview
Argo finance director Joe Rojek to resign
Joe Rojek was criticized by investigators for weakening financial controls that allowed the improper spending to continue.
3 Porfirio laws kick in on Jan. 1
Three new laws championed by state Sen. Mike Porfirio are among hundreds of new laws that will go into effect at the start of the…
Worth
Southland Family Resource Fair to offer free activities and local support for families
The inaugural Southland Family Resource Fair offers free family fun, local resources, activities, and community connections for south suburban families.
State grocery tax to end, but local taxes take effect Jan. 1
Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though most shoppers in the southwest suburbs will continue…
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park names Missey as Employee of the Year
Mayor Kelly Burke presented a plaque to IT technician Bryan Missey for being selected as “Employee of the Year” at…
Evergreen Park begins new year by approving four new businesses
Evergreen Park rings in the new year with the addition of four businesses that received village approval Monday night.
Burbank
Monee Police Update
Monee Police update contains report of restaurant fire investigators determined was started intentially. Building was occupied by people; no injuries.
John W. Prochut, 90
We celebrate the life of John W. Prochut, who passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. A longtime resident of Willowbrook, Illinois for…
Oak Lawn
Lobster rolls arrive in southwest suburbs on big black food truck
Lobster rolls are priced around $30. The company says its lobster is sourced from Maine and shipped in for its trucks and restaurants.
Oak Lawn Ice Arena unveils major makeover
Oak Lawn Ice Arena reopens January 14 after major renovations, featuring international-sized ice, systems, refreshed spaces, and returning skating programs.
Willow Springs
Body found in Willow Springs identified as missing Justice man
The body found Saturday morning in a grassy area near Archer Avenue and La Grange Road has been identified as Christian Doss.
Willow Springs woman loses $8,700 in ICE scam
Willow Springs woman loses $8,700 to a scam artist who claimed to be an attorney who could help her boyfriend get out of…
Summit
Former Congressman Bill Lipinski marries grammar school friend
Former Congressman William O. Lipinski, 87, was married to Bonnie Whelehan during a small Catholic ceremony…
Former Summit police chief found guilty of taking bribe
Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski was found guilty in federal court Wednesday of taking a…
LaGrange
Lyons Township High School honored at Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools ceremony
Lyons Township High School was one of only 28 schools statewide to receive the inaugural Illinois…
Orland Park man charged in fatal LaGrange Highlands stabbing
Orland Park man to face murder charge in death of 16-year-old girl in LaGrange Highlands apartment…
Palos Park
Palos Park loses civic champion Muriel Benz at 102
Muriel Benz, 102, devoted decades to the Palos Park Woman’s Club, leaving a lasting legacy of…
Holistic health hub finds new home in Palos Park
A holistic healthcare center led by Dr. Stacy Phelps relocates to Palos Park, expanding integrative wellness…
Justice
Roberts Park firefighters take Santa on annual run
Roberts Park firefgighters held their annual Santa Run weekend collecting winter clothing and toys for families in Justice and Hickory Hills.
Justice Winter Wonderland draws families for holiday festivities
The Village of Justice held its annual Winter Wonderland on Saturday, bringing families together for holiday activities from noon to 3 p.m.
Brookfield
Brookfield VFW gives Navy recruits a Thanksgiving break
More than 30 Navy recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes arrived Thanksgiving morning at Joshua Harris VFW Post 2868 in Brookfield.
Palos Hills native earns veterinary Unsung Hero Award
Mary Ann Duda became one of just 10 people nationwide to receive the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Unsung Hero Award.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Chicago seeks community voices for special education policy committee
Applicants must reside in the City of Chicago and, if selected, will complete the CPS New Volunteer Application that includes a…
23rd Ward residents can get property tax appeals help in January
In-person appointments are limited. To make an appointment, call Tabares’ office at 773-582-4444 or email ward23@cityofchicago.org.
OPINIONS
Ray Hanania: Trump’s hypocritical fake policies on fighting drug dealers
President Donald Trump has no moral spine when it comes to serving the public, but has a will of steel when it comes to serving himself.
Ray Hanania: Can Conforti overcome GOP problems to unseat Casten?
Right now, I am not sure Republican challenger Niki Conforti is capable of defeating incumbent Democratic congressman Sean Casten.
Opinion: Chicago losing millions by banning video gaming
Putting video gambling machines in Chicago airports, Navy Pier and other establishments could bring in millions for city coffers.
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Rooted in Chicago’s southwest side neighborhoods like Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, and Clear Ridge, The Southwest News Herald has been a voice for the community since 1924.
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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach.
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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach to surrounding counties and towns, including Manteno.
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