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Archer Avenue Car Show draws record crowds, boosts local business
The 11th annual event filled nine blocks with thousands of classic cars and families, cementing itself as the neighborhood’s biggest community gathering of…
Worth’s Pawfficer Louie recognized for service and compassion
Worth Police Department therapy K9 Louie earns Illinois crisis response certification, expanding his role supporting students, families and communities.
Car show fun, summer reading, library programs and Patriots Day: Patricia Tyznik
Welcome summer! What a way to kick off the month of June in the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood! The Archer Avenue Car Show drew…
Car wash proposal draws traffic concerns at community meeting
Chicago Lawn residents ask whether the $16 million EL Car Wash facility at 60th Street and Kedzie Avenue will cause traffic trouble.
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Stickney celebrates Cinco de Mayo with food, music and community
The Village of Stickney held its annual Cinco de Mayo Mex Fest on Sunday, June 7, at 43rd and Ridgeland, drawing families for tacos, churros,…
Cheryl Hansen, Tri-State FPD fire commissioner, dies at 71
Cheryl Hansen, who spent decades in the fire service and emergency medical services across three fire departments and served as a fire commissioner with Tri-State…
Food drives, pizza rewards, and a love of animals: Peggy Zabicki
From honoring fallen officers to feeding families to dancing together, one southwest side community finds strength in showing up for each other.
Prep Sports
Sectional baseball roundup: Mount Carmel’s Connor Elenteny no-hits Brother Rice
Notre Dame recruit Connor Elenteny pitched a no-hitter with seven strikeouts as Mount Carmel beat Brother Rice 11-1.
Mayhem
Corvette and Sonata lead Justice police on wild chase
Two drivers led Justice police on a high-speed, early-morning chase that reached more than 100 miles per hour.
Drunken driving charge after two-vehicle crash in Willow Springs
A 20-year-old woman was charged after police said she caused another vehicle to spin out on Archer Avenue.
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Briggs Corona leads new-look Marist volleyball to third at state
After graduating 11 seniors from a state-championship boys volleyball team, Marist exceeded outside expectations by taking third at state this…
Lexi Kyros, Marist softball finish third in Class 4A
Lexi Kyros had three hits, drove in two runs and scored another as Marist blanked Oswego 6-0 to finish third…
Jack Lausch wraps up two-sport Northwestern career with All-Big Ten award
Brother Rice graduate Jack Lausch, who played football and baseball at Northwestern, was named All-Big Ten in the latter sport…
Stacey King, former Bulls player and broadcaster, dies at 59
Three-time NBA champion and beloved color commentator whose infectious energy defined Chicago basketball for 30 years died after an accidental…
Carr not giving up on Bears in McCook
McCook Mayor Terrance Car is not fazed by the Bears’ Hammond proposal.
Area roundup: Tessa Dowling, Marist girls lacrosse get fourth at state
Senior Tessa Dowling has played at state for Marist in two sports: lacrosse and volleyball.
Mendoza bashes Johnson over Bears stadium as franchise advances Indiana plans
Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza is using the Chicago Bears’ decision to pursue a new stadium in Hammond as evidence of…
The Bears didn’t know ‘how to count,’ Illinois senator says of failed stadium push
“I don’t expect one dime out of taxpayers’ pockets to pay for your stadium,” the downstate Sen. David Koehler said.
Marist’s Maddie Rogers follows sister’s path to state tourney
Marist’s Maddie Rogers watched her sister Alexis play at the state softball tournament, and now she’s heading there herself.
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Orland Park
Orland Park’s Eagle Ridge neighbors reject basketball court
Orland Park residents who live near Eagle Ridge III Park overwhelmingly rejected the idea for the basketball court.
Orland Park to acquire Riviera Country Club
Orland Park agreed to pay $2.2 million for the Riviera Country Club property in hopes of turning it into something…
Palos Heights
From hiking to yoga, families embrace outdoor wellness
Families gathered at Lake Katherine for the inaugural Family Nature + Wellness Fest, celebrating outdoor adventure, wellness and community.
Carnival season arrives at St. Mary Orthodox Church
St. Mary Orthodox Church’s annual carnival is underway, featuring rides, live entertainment, food, games and family fun all weekend.
Bridgeview
Bridgeview launches major road-repair program
The Street Paving and Infrastructure Program targets structural deterioration before winter, aiming to reduce long-term maintenance costs and boost property values.
Man pulls gun in Bridgeview after crashing car; held for evaluation
Bridgeview police said several charges are pending against a man after he crashed his car into a tree on Harlem Avenue and pulled a gun.
Worth
Pam Kostecki leaves Crisis Center after decade of big changes
Pam Kostecki steps down after 10 years leading Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which expanded shelter capacity and funding significantly.
Opening night rainout will not deter Worth Cruisers
A large downpour resulted in the cancellation of the first Worth Cruisers Car Show on May 4, but organizers said…
Evergreen Park
Kelly White exhibit highlights faces of America for 250th anniversary
Kelly White’s “America 250” exhibit at Evergreen Park Public Library showcases portraits highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of everyday Americans.
Enchanted Forest Prom brings magic and memories to Evergreen Park seniors
Evergreen Park seniors enjoyed an enchanted forest themed adult prom featuring music, dancing, food, and nostalgic community celebration.
Burbank
26 Argo High seniors awarded Higher Education Foundation scholarships totaling $39,000
Twenty-six seniors from Argo High School’s Class of 2026 received scholarships from the Argo Higher Education Foundation, with awards ranging from $500 to…
Leszek Rabczak, 68
Leszek Rabczak, who built a 20-year electronics repair business on the South Side while maintaining the practical skills and quiet dignity he brought…
Oak Lawn
Arlene Gaidas leaves legacy of family, faith and love
Arlene Gaidas, 90, is remembered for her devotion to family, faith and generations of loved ones she helped nurture.
Busy Leonard earns Evans Scholarship
The Oak Lawn resident is headed to Marquette to study journalism and political science.
Willow Springs
Speeding, registration and license offenses: Willow Springs police blotter
Registration and license offenses A 33-year-old woman was arrested after an officer conducting a random vehicle check discovered her white 2024 Kia had…
Traffic stops, drunken driving arrests, credit card fraud: Willow Springs police blotter
Man gets three tickets after traffic stop A 20-year-old man received three tickets after a traffic stop at 1:24 p.m. May 1, police…
Summit
Summit firehouse dog Lola battles seizures; department seeks donations for care
Summit Fire Department’s beloved Dalmatian mascot, Lola, is recovering after a medical emergency that began with…
Senior fashion show hosted by Porfirio, Rashid
State Sen. Mike Porfirio and State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid hosted a senior fashion show Friday, May…
LaGrange
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand…
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…
Palos Park
Orland Park Area Gas Prices Drop Nearly 70 Cents in Two Weeks
Orland Park-area gas prices vary by 76 cents per gallon across 19 stations surveyed, with the…
Palos Park honors David Sanders with highway designation
The Illinois Senate approved a roadway designation honoring David Sanders for decades of leadership and service…
Justice
Masons donate bikes to reward young readers in SD 109
The Freemasons of Argo Summit Lodge No. 1133 and Sunrise Lodge No. 996 donated bicycles to students in Indian Springs School District 109.
Bitcoin scam, package theft, traffic violations: Justice police blotter
Package worth $260 is stolen A 27-year-old woman told police that a package containing items worth $260 was stolen from outside her apartment…
Brookfield
Melissa Etheridge kicks off Brookfield Zoo’s Roaring Nights concerts
Chicago’s wildest concert series returns this weekend as Brookfield Zoo Chicago sets the stage for its annual Roaring Nights summer concert series.
Brookfield residents get reprieve from RR crossing work
The BNSF railroad has agreed to delay crossing work at Holllywood Avenue until after the school year ends, as requested by Brookfield village…
Archer Heights – Chicago
City Council votes 49-1 to freeze tipped wage for 2 years
Starting in year three, the tipped wage will rise with the Consumer Price Index. If minimum wage climbs 2.5 percent on…
Alderman calls for answers on broken domestic violence system
“There are more than 72,000 outstanding warrants” in Cook County, said Ald. Silvana Tabares said. “These are people on our streets…
OPINIONS
The pope from Chicago who couldn’t update his bank account info
Video: South Side priest shares the story of how the pope got disconnected by his bank, and what it reveals about the man who leads 1.4 billion Catholics.
St. Patrick’s Day brings a glimmer of hope during dark times
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, honors the patron saint of Ireland, a 5th-century Christian missionary who brought Christianity to the pagan Irish.
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.
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