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Palos Park police receive $155,925 traffic enforcement grant
The Palos Park Police Department has been awarded $155,925.40 in Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant funding for fiscal year…
Monee Historical Society to host art auction
The Monee Historical Society will host its second annual Art Auction & Wine and Cheese Reception on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to…
Former mayor leads Monee Fall Fest parade
Monee native son and former mayor led the village’s annual Fall Fest parade on Saturday.
Peotone parks prepare for fall events
Summer programming has wrapped up and fall events are right around the corner at the Peotone Park District. The district is preparing for…
2026 HS Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Rita Mustangs.
2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
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2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Under the Big Top at Manteno Village Hall
Manteno discord continues, as the board failed to pass meeting minutes and couldn’t agree to hire a code officer.
SBA help available for storm victims
Monee residents can get some help with storm damage-related expenses, courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Beecher High enrollment unexpectedly dips
Beecher High School Principal Mike Meyer is puzzled by a drop in enrollment.
Prep Sports
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
Mayhem
Eight masked offenders rob Peotone Travel Center, damage poker machines
Eight masked offenders robbed the Peotone Travel Center early Sept. 3, damaging six poker machines and stealing an unknown amount of…
Palos Hills police investigate $120K ruse burglary, make DUI arrest
Palos Hills police investigating ruse theft of valuable coins, cash, and make traffic arrests for DUI, license and registration violations.
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Vedette football roundup: Peotone, Crete-Monee, Manteno all win
Peotone bounced back from a loss to Wilmington by rushing for more than 400 yards in a win against Lisle.
Vedette sports report: Maddie Gesky, Manteno volleyball off to fast start
Manteno girls volleyball, led by Olivet Nazarene recruit Maddie Gesky, won its first 13 matches.
City football roundup: Aedan Cleveland, Goode return to action with win
Aedan Cleveland ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns as Goode beat Hyde Park 56-8.
Alex Hernandez, Kavarion McCarter lead Kennedy past Hubbard
Alex Hernandez passed for 132 yards, including 102 to Kavarion McCarter, as Kennedy remained undefeated.
Area roundup: Lewandowski-Messi matchup draws Fire record crowd
Robert Lewandowski scored his sixth goal in nine MLS games as the Fire set a franchise attendance record of 63.094…
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into Week 5.
Ty Kennedy’s two TD catches help Mount Carmel beat Marist
Junior tight end Ty Kennedy had two catches for 66 yards as Mount Carmel pulled away to beat Marist 56-26.
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Orland Park
Comings & Goings: Halloween season stores return
Halloween is more than seven weeks away, but Spirit Halloween stores have already begun celebrating the season of the witch…
Markham man charged with retail theft at Orland Park Walgreens
Ebony S. Clark, 30, of Markham, was arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 7960 W.…
Palos Heights
Palos Goes Pink gets moving for breast cancer research this October
Palos Goes Pink returns Oct. 3, bringing fitness, friendship and fundraising together at Lake Katherine to support breast cancer research.
25 years later, Palos Heights honors the heroes who never came home
Palos Heights marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a memorial ceremony and monument honoring victims and first responders.
Bridgeview
9/11 remembrance ceremonies set for 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks
Several south suburbs are planning memorial services to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Bridgeview man charged with public indecency at Chicago Ridge business
A Bridgeview man was arrested and charged with public indecency following an Aug. 9 incident at a Chicago Ridge business.
Worth
Palos Heights approves bike path to Metra station
Palos Heights Metra passengers may soon have an easier way to reach the station by foot or by bicycle.
Worth reviews Lucas Berg development proposal
A proposal to develop the Lucas Berg Nature Reserve Reservoir property was presented before a standing-room crowd during the Worth…
Evergreen Park
The Kelly twins turn a lifelong love of horror Into a New Novel
Evergreen Park twins Kevin and Michael Kelly turn their lifelong love of horror into Me and My Shadows, a psychological…
Rich Wojcikowski leaves a lasting mark on Bookie’s and the community
Rich Wojcikowski, longtime Bookie’s manager, is remembered for his generosity, dedication to readers, schools and the South Side community.
Burbank
Six arrested in Oak Lawn traffic and retail theft enforcement sweep
Oak Lawn police arrested six people over Labor Day weekend on charges including unlicensed driving, DUI, retail theft, and drug possession.
Police Blotter
Disclaimer: The charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER …
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn Fall Fest draws crowd for weekend of music and fun
Oak Lawn Fall Fest brought residents together Sept. 11-13 for live music, food, activities and entertainment throughout the three-day event.
Oak Lawn police charge six in series of incidents across August
Oak Lawn police charged six people in separate incidents ranging from trespassing and DUI to fleeing police and theft during late August.
Willow Springs
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Police reports from Willow Springs
Willow Springs Lioness Lions club host pancake breakfast fundraiser
The Willow Springs Lioness Lions Club held a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 13, to raise money for local community programs. The event…
Summit
Remembrance ceremonies mark 25 years since Sept. 11
Five communities held solemn ceremonies to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist…
9/11 ceremonies across the area open to public
Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the…
LaGrange
Patricia Metsch remembered for faith, family, humor and a life well-lived
Patricia Metsch, remembered for her humor, faith and devotion to family, leaves behind a legacy of…
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand…
Palos Park
Palos Park cracks down on speeders
Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters said the police department has been writing more tickets for drivers…
Palos Pharmacy celebrates grand opening in Palos Heights
Three pharmacists opened Palos Pharmacy in Palos Heights on Friday, aiming to recreate the feel of…
Justice
I&M Canal authority hosts ‘Crossroads of America’ history celebration at Justice Park
The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority will host a free, family-friendly history celebration Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Justice Park…
Justice Police
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Brookfield
Brookfield to revise zoning code
Brookfield is in the process of revising its zoning code for the first time in about 60 years.
Brookfield beautification commission put into dormancy
Brookfield’s beautificaion commission is put into dormancy until it is needed again.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Seven arrested in weekend crime sweep across Chicago Lawn district
Police made arrests across Chicago’s 8th District over Labor Day weekend, including seven suspects charged with weapons violations, assault, theft, and…
Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural
On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural honoring three…
OPINIONS
Ray Hanania: Trump betrays America and Republican Party
It is amazing how so many Americans were duped by Donald Trump, a convicted felon who has one priority: to serve himself and his family.
IFT wrong to demand Meta settlement cash for schools
Hours after the social media giant Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a case brought by 47 state attorneys general and implement reforms to protect children from social media harms, the Illinois…
Rich Miller: Dueling versions of harassment complaint divide House Dems
Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House Speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent.
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