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Sweetheart Social turns Frontier Park into a family celebration
Chicago Ridge Park District welcomed 57 guests for its Family Sweetheart Social, celebrating inclusive family fun with dancing, photos and entertainment.
Man shot and killed in Palos Hills
A Palos Hills man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the Riviera Townhomes near 111th Street and 86th Avenue.
No Partner Needed: Orland Park’s new Sunday Pickleball Drop-Ins
You don’t need a partner to play pickleball in Orland Park. Sunday drop-in sessions at Franklin Loebe Center make it easy and affordable…
Fiery crash in Beecher claims life of Joliet man
A Joliet man was killed Friday in a fiery accident at County Line Road and Illinois Route 1 (Dixie Highway) in rural Beecher.
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Abbey Murphy, Kendall Coyne Schofield lead Team USA into Olympic final
Abbey Murphy had a goal and an assist, and Kendall Coyne Schofield also scored as the U.S. beat Sweden to advance to the Olumpic gold-medal…
Mercy Circle Nurse Honored with Prestigious DAISY Award
Mercy Circle’s Sandra Ramirez, LPN, receives prestigious DAISY Award for exceptional care, chosen from 25 senior communities across eight states.
Zelda’s Kitchen Witches celebrate years of dedication from retiring volunteer
Linda Parduhn retires from Zelda’s Kitchen Witches board after years of service. Kelly Angel-Galmines joins bringing experience and passion.
Prep Sports
Mount Carmel wrestler Liam Kelly wins in court, at sectional
After getting a temporary restraining order to return to the bracket, Mount Carmel wrestler Liam Kelly won a sectional title.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Mayhem
Chicago homicides hit lowest level since 1965
Chicago homicides hit lowest level since 1965 with 416 deaths, down 29% from 2024.
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.
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Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the top teams heading into the IHSA playoffs.
Noah Corro dials up from distance for St. Laurence
Sophomore Noah Corro made five 3-pointers in a win against De La Salle on Feb. 10.
Billy Massey, Shepard roll past Evergreen Park
Billy Massey scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead Shepard past Evergreen Park.
Ronald Johnson’s basket lifts Mount Carmel past Brother Rice
Freshman Ronald Johnson scored 12 points, including the game-winning basket, as Mount Carmel edged Brother Rice 42-41.
Healthy again, Bianca Fleitas sets a record for Oak Lawn
After missing two months with a knee injury last season. Bianca Fleitas broke the program’s single-game socring record this year.
Messiah Horton, Richards clamp down on Argo
Messiah Horton scored a season-high 29 points as Richards rallied past Argo.
Family ties strong for Oak Lawn’s Marc Harvey Jr.
Oak Lawn leading scorer Marc Harvey Jr. learned basketball from his dad Marc Sr. and his uncles Jalil and Eddie.
Area roundup: Sandburg basketball’s 20 wins make history
Sandburg boys basketball has reached the 20-win plateau for the first time since 2004 and jist the second time since…
Oak Lawn, Reavis baseball to play at Wrigley Field
After the Cubs play the Pirates on April 12, Oak Lawn and Reavis will meet in an exhibition game.
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Orland Park
Orland Park to spend $12 million on pool repairs
Jim Dodge has renewed urgency after the board approved $12 million in repairs for the pools at the fitness center…
D230 students take regional ACES by storm
District 230 students earned top medals at the Regional ACES competition, excelling in STEM and English against more than a…
Palos Heights
Spreading positivity at Stagg, one brick at a time
Stagg High School’s Social Action Club created a Kindness Wall, inviting students to share affirmations and build a supportive community.
Teen charged with forging deed, selling Burbank home
A Riverside teenager was arrested last week for allegedly forging a deed and selling a home for $72,000 in Burbank,…
Bridgeview
Trump administration denies Illinois FEMA appeal
Federal Emergency Management Agency has officially denied the state’s appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that impacted southwest…
Argo honors 13 alumni for distinguished achievements
Argo Community High School honored 13 alumni Feb. 5 for their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.
Worth
Worth Park District’s Rebecca Roberts named Rising Star
Worth Park District Commissioner Rebecca Roberts received the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Rising Star Award at a statewide conference…
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…
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park alumni gear up for one big Reunion Night
Evergreen Park Community High School alumni from 1958 through 2025 will reunite Feb. 28 to celebrate 70 years of Mustang…
Celebrating Black History Month through the art of G.L. Smothers
South Side artist G.L. Smothers showcases 15 abstract works at Evergreen Park Library during a Black History Month reception.
Burbank
State’s attorney says mayor’s ICE order to cops is illegal
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s executive order directing Chicago police to report ICE violations to prosecutors is illegal, according to Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen…
Northwestern baseball teammates honor Jack Lausch
Brother Rice graduate Jack Lausch received the Paul Stevens Lifetime Teammate Award, and will wear the coveted No. 13 this spring for Northwestern…
Oak Lawn
Boz O’Brien leaves lasting legacy at Reilly’s Daughter
Boz O’Brien, founder of Reilly’s Daughter, died at 75, leaving a lasting legacy of fun, music, and South Side tradition.
Chicago Ridge train derailment snarls traffic, cancels Metra service
An early morning train derailment in Chicago Ridge has snarled traffic in that village and Oak Lawn as well as forcing Metra to…
Willow Springs
Summit residents say Hands off Argo Park
A special meeting was called for a community discussion about possible improvements and a potential partnership involving Argo Park and adjacent Argo Community…
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.
Summit
García delivers fed dollars for Forest View, Brookfield, Summit and Stickney community projects
More than $13 million in direct federal funding is coming to benefit 15 organizations on Chicago’s…
Early morning thieves hit 2 Summit businesses
Two Summit businesses suffered broken windows when they were broken into early Thursday morning, Feb. 12,…
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’s Polk warns residents of ‘sweetheart scams’
Just in time for St. Valentine’s Day, Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk has some warnings…
Melt ’N Dip reopens in Palos Park under new ownership
Melt ’N Dip in Palos Park reopened under new ownership, offering indulgent crepes, waffles, gelato, and…
Justice
Back to drawing board for street work in Justice
It’s back to the drawing board for Justice regarding a pavement and drainage project for 75th Street in Justice.
$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at Justice gas station
The ticket was purchased at the Exxon gas station located at 8359 S. Robert Road in Justice.
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
Chicago artist turns gallery guests into living art
Chicago-based musician, DJ, producer, and artist Gabriel Palomo performs during the opening reception for Nat Soti’s exhibition at the Beverly Arts…
Judge releases evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher shot five times by Border Patrol agents last fall, was granted permission Friday by a judge…
OPINIONS
School districts must be accountable to public
Schools are important. But administrators don’t have the same sense of accountability to taxpayers that other governments like villages have.
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.
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