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Local Secrets Holiday Guide
Local Secrets: Parents’ Guide to Late-Season Santa Visits
Parents can skip December crowds by visiting Santa during the quieter second wave of events running through Christmas Eve.
Local Secrets: Spot the $10,000 Angel in Palos Heights
Check out the famous “Lights in the Heights” display, keep your eyes peeled for the newest addition to the show.
Local Secrets: Worth Township’s Holiday Heroes Working Behind the Scenes
Worth Township’s Christmas Care Program quietly helps 125-200 families annually through neighbor donations and volunteer gift-wrapping operations.
Top News
Shop with a Cop at brings kids and officers together
Officers from several law enforcement agencies were taking part in the Willowbrook Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop event.
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 services for the community.
Orland Park honors groups for sponsoring village events
Orland Park hosts numerous popular programs and events throughout the year that draw hundreds of thousands of people.
Prep Sports
Kendall Holliday steps up for unbeaten Curie
Senior Kendall Holliday scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Curie beat DePaul recruit Mason Lockett IV and Oswego East.
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Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
Check out which teams made the cut this week.
College notebook: TJ Griffin nominated for Jackie Robinson Award
Illinois linebacker TJ Griffin, a Stagg graduate, is one of 36 nominees for the Big Ten’s Jackie Robinson Community &…
Delia Sullivan keeps Mother McAuley on track
Senior guard Delia Sullivan contributes scoring, defense and rebounding for Mother McAuley.
Lyons’ Grant Smith builds on strong summer
Sophomore wing Grant Smith is one of the leaders for a mostly news Lyons team.
Shepard’s Aaron Arrambide makes up for lost time
After skipping the summer AAU season, Shepard’s Aaron Arrambide is hoping to catch college coaches’ eyes this winter.
Trinity Christian closure saddens Brother Rice grads
One Brother Rice grad at Trinity Christian (Garrette Greene) will be done this season, but another (Ryan Gierhahn) needs a…
(Sammy) Childs’ play: Take Richards to next level
With a major contribution from Homewood-Flossmoor transfer Sammy Childs, Richards already has passed its win total of last season.
Area roundup: Fire send Burbank’s Brian Gutierrez to Mexican club
The Fire transferred Reavis grad Brian Gutierrez tp Club Deportivo Guadalajara of Liga MX.
Zach Grabowski embraces bigger role for Brother Rice basketball
Zach Grabowski is one of Brother Rice’s go-to players this season after seeing limited action for last winter’s senior-heavy team.
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Orland Park
Every candle tells a story at Marvelous Light Candle
Krystal Anderson transforms Marvelous Light Candle into a creative, healing space in Orland Park, fostering community, connection, and meaningful experiences.…
Orland Park acquires abandoned El Cortez site
The board paid $290,000 for the former El Cortez property, which is the price the site was appraised at in…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights City Council advances 71st Court parking lot
The debate over two proposed municipal parking lots on 71st Court resurfaced at the Dec. 2 Palos Heights City Council…
Chicago Christian’s students turn robotics dreams into reality
Chicago Christian’s RoboKnights teams claimed first and second at the South Suburban Robotics Meet, heading to state and national competitions.
Bridgeview
Bridgeview firefighters battle house fire in Nottingham Park
Bridgeview firefighters battled frigid temperatures as well as a house fire early Friday morning in unincorporated Nottingham Park.
Bridgeview home serves up Christmas lights and music
If you drive down the 7400 block of South Octavia in Bridgeview, you can’t miss the Pavel home decked out in its Christmas finest.
Worth
Worth approves burglar alarm system
An ordinance was approved last week to continue using a burglar alarm system to make the Village of Worth safer.
Longtime Neat Repeats leader Doreen Holford retires after more than 25 years
Doreen Holford of Worth retires from Neat Repeats after 25 years, leaving a lasting legacy of kindness, leadership, and mentorship.
Evergreen Park
Toys for Tots drive at EPCHS brings in hundreds of donations
EPCHS students collected more than 300 toys during their annual Toys for Tots drive, benefiting children across Evergreen Park and…
Holiday concert to ring in Christmas in Evergreen Park
Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra will perform “Sounds of the Season” from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21…
Burbank
Alice J. Tudryn, 78
Alice J. Tudryn, nee Gregar, a resident of Chicago Ridge, Illinois, passed away at the age of 78.
John J. Burciaga, Age 52
John J. Burciaga, a man with an immense heart and a legendary work ethic, completed his earthly journey on December 16, 2025, in…
Oak Lawn
Operation Santa wraps up another successful year at OLCHS
Students at Oak Lawn Community High School collected, wrapped, and delivered 200 gifts to 14 families through Operation Santa.
Oak Lawn students lead 50,000-meal push to fight local hunger
Students, alumni and volunteers packed 50,000 Feed6 meals at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School to support neighbors facing food insecurity.
Willow Springs
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…
Hodgkins, Summit, Willow Springs kick off holidays
Three southwest suburban villages kicked off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies and family events over the past week.
Summit
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…
BEDS Plus strengthens housing and health programs
BEDS Plus has grown from a volunteer shelter into a leading Cook County provider, offering housing,…
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 traffic noise issues getting louder
Traffic noise has some residents of Palos Park up in arms and holding their ears.
Palos Park Woman’s Club boosts Moraine Valley food pantry
Palos Park Woman’s Club selected Moraine Valley’s Project Care Food Pantry as its holiday beneficiary, donating…
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
Bears tag Kennedy High School teacher as a classroom legend
Priscilla Quintana had been selected as a Classroom Legend in a program sponsored by the Chicago Bears to honor teachers.
Garfield Ridge lights show kicks off holiday season
The Garfield Ridge neighborhood kicked off the Christmas season Dec. 6 with its 10th annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Wentworth…
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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