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Tone It Studio takes back the weight room for women
After a 110-pound weight loss journey, Toni St. Paul turned personal transformation into a space where women feel powerful in the weight room.
Orland Park police charge tutor for aggravated criminal sexual abuse
A former teacher believed to have sexually abused children in Evergreen Park and Orland Park was arrested this week by Orland Park police.
McCook Bears? Developer has bold idea for village
A developer who contacted Mayor Terrance Carr a few weeks ago has proposed building the Bears’ new stadium in McCook.
Local riders celebrate Restaurant Week at Heights Cycle
Heights Cycle teams with local restaurants during Palos Area Restaurant Week, mixing workouts, tacos, ribs, raffles, and community fun.
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Faith Connection hopes to make season jolly
If Faith Connection’s congregation has their way, senior citizens in Pembroke Township will have an especially joyous holiday season.
Lopez rips delay over budgeted $5 million gunshot detection system
After the Chicago City Council passed its 2026 spending plan over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson, the mayor set aside a $5 million appropriation…
Countryside inks radio deal with Bears, Sox
Countryside has approved a deal with ESPN Radio for two years of commercials touting the city during Bears and White Sox broadcasts.
Prep Sports
Charles Barnes Jr. helps Marist win Battle of Pulaski
Charles Barnes Jr. scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Marist beat neighborhood rival Brother Rice.
Nikko Roberts fills scoring need for Reavis
Nikko Roberts, who has Division I football interest from Valparaiso, is also a basketball standout for Reavis.
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 girls basketball Top 5
See how the top teams fared last week.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
College notebook: Marist’s Pat Coogan wins national title at Indiana
A year after playing for Notre Dame’s national runner-up, Marist’s Pat Coogan was on the winning side in the CFP…
Jack Dempsey sets 3-point mark, keeps Oak Lawn rolling
Jack Dempsey scored 34 points, including his program-record 211th 3-pointer in a win against TF North.
Cameron Mercer, R-B finish strong vs. Glenbard South
Riverside-Brookfield missed its first 15 shots and 20 of its first 21 before rallying past Glenbard South behind the scoring…
Sara Burzycki, St. Laurence clinch first conference title
St. Laurence won its first league title in girls basketball since the school went co-ed in the 2017-18 school year.
Tatum Harris, Evergreen Park end drought vs. Oak Lawn
Tatum Harris scored 22 points as Evergreen Park beat Oak Lawn for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
Area roundup: Cameron Crowe bowls way to Team USA berth
Orland Park’s Cameron Crowe has earned a spot on the U.S. Bowling Congress’ Team USA for the third time.
Awards mount for Mount Carmel’s Jordan Lynch
Jordan Lynch was named to the College Football Hall of Fame and earned the Navy All-American Bowl’s Coach of the…
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Orland Park
Love’s Sweet Arrow becomes hockey romance hotspot
Fans packed Love’s Sweet Arrow for trivia, crafts, and themed treats celebrating the steamy, playful world of Heated Rivalry.
First Watch turns Orland Park mornings into brunch paradise
First Watch opened in Orland Park, serving breakfast and brunch favorites like French toast and Million Dollar Bacon daily from…
Palos Heights
Palos Restaurant Week serves up tasty Deals Jan. 22–29
Palos Restaurant Week Jan. 22–29 highlights local dining in Palos Heights and Palos Park with special menus and discounts.
Matteson man picked up on felony warrant
A Matteson man was placed in custody after he was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be…
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
Veteran Worth trustee decides to retire
The Worth Village Board marked the new year with appreciation for Trustee Pete Kats, who is retiring after nearly 20…
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.
Evergreen Park
Elderly Evergreen Park woman dies from exposure
An 81-year-old Evergreen Park woman found dead in her home Monday died of exposure, according to the Cook County Medical…
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…
Burbank
Chicago bans hemp edibles but allows beverages in compromise vote
Chicago aldermen voted 32-16 to allow hemp beverages, topical products and additives, while banning edibles.
Brew Moon beer festival raises $25,000 for charity
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago and the Chicago Area Alternative Education League (CAAEL) both received checks for $12,500 that was raised at Brew…
Oak Lawn
Amazon Fresh stores to close in Oak Lawn, Tinley Park
Amazon announced Tuesday that it would close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores including locations in Oak Lawn and Tinley Park. (Photo…
Oak Lawn deaths ruled murder-suicide
Two Oak Lawn siblings were killed Thursday in what the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled as a murder-suicide.
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
Village loan will keep Palos Park library open
Palos Park Village Council members were not thrilled with bailing out the village library with a…
Cook County Sheriff’s Office closes case against Palos West teacher
Cook County Sheriff’s Police have closed their investigation into a November incident between a second-grader and…
Justice
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.
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.
Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo becomes a movie set: Penguins, Polar Bears, and all
For eight days in December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned into a movie set for filming of the feature-length film “Christmas at the Zoo.”
Da Bears, Da Zoo: How Brookfield Zoo shared game-day juju
The Bears hadn’t even kicked off yet Saturday night, but Brookfield Zoo Chicago was already in game mode.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Cook County opens warming centers as arctic chill hits Chicago
Cook County opens warming centers as wind chills near –10°F, offering shelter, snacks, restrooms, and limited pet accommodations for residents.
23rd Ward residents get property tax help despite blame game
Ald. Silvana Tabares and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas held property tax assistance events for homeowners.
OPINIONS
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some…
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.
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