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Justice man charged with crimes involving child sex abuse material
Cook County Sheriff’s Police traced two social media accounts distributing child sex abuse material to a Justice man.
June storms cause serious damage
A powerful storm swept through the southwest suburbs Thursday night, with 80 mph winds causing widespread damage across several communities.
Grow Through Reading This Summer at OLPL
Oak Lawn Public Library’s summer reading program runs through Aug. 1, offering themed events, prizes, and activities for all ages.
Palos Park’s Kimmy Youngman named Young Professional of the Year
Palos Park Recreation Supervisor Kimmy Youngman earned Young Professional of the Year honors for leadership, community engagement and camp growth.
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Artisan Market open in Brookfield
The newly launched Brookfield Artisan Market is coming to the Eight Corners corridor, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, and an unveiling of nine new murals.
Orland Park’s Thursday concert in park postponed to Friday
Orland Park officials have made the decision to postpone Thursday’s Concert in the Park to Friday, June 12 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Hamill Play Zoo celebrates 25 years with kids’ press conference
Eight children got their chance to ask zookeepers everything from why bats sleep upside down to whether lions get their hair combed during a “Kids…
Prep Sports
Frank Garofalo, Sully Kazee lead St. Rita into Class 3A state final
Frank Garofalo hit a walk-off single and Sully Kazee pitched a three-hitter as St. Rita edged East Peoria 2-1 in the Class 3A state semifinals.
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
A wild sectional and supersectional week led to a major shakeup in the rankings.
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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Supersectional baseball roundup: Mount Carmel, St. Rita advance to state
Jake Matise got the win in relief as Mount Carmel got past Sandburg 6-3 in eight innings, while St. Rita’s…
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.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out the final rankings for the 2026 season.
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…
Vedette sports report: Manteno baseball falls in sectional semifinal
Connor Harrod had three hits for Manteno in a 6-2 loss to Wilmington in a Class 2A baseball sectional semifinal.
Carr not giving up on Bears in McCook
McCook Mayor Terrance Car is not fazed by the Bears’ Hammond proposal.
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Orland Park
Orland Park police kick off LaGrange Road safety campaign
Orland Park is working with Cook County, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Willow Springs to crack down on…
Time Mission opens, bringing team-based adventures to Orland Park
Time Mission opened in Orland Park Tuesday, bringing immersive team challenges, puzzles, lasers and family-friendly adventure to the south suburbs.
Palos Heights
A real lifesaver: Palos Heights detective receives life-saving award for the fifth time
Palos Heights honored police Detective Jake Wiegand with a life saving award after he prevented the death of a student…
South Suburban communities prepare for July fireworks celebrations
South Suburban communities will host July 3–4 fireworks displays at parks and stadiums, featuring evening shows around 9:30 p.m.
Bridgeview
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash returns to Bridgeview this weekend — here’s what to know
The Summer Smash hip-hop festival makes its annual return to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend.
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.
Worth
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.
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.
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
Car burglary, sleeping driver: Bridgeview police blotter
Car burglary on W. 85th Place Elysis McKinney, 20, was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle in the early hours of May…
Geraldine A. Worobey
Geraldine A. Worobey passed away on Thursday morning, June 11, 2026.
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
Playground defiled, panic attack tickets: Willow Springs police blotter
Playground equipment defaced An officer on patrol at Willow Park, 8329 Chaucer Drive, found at 6:43 a.m. May 20 that someone had drawn…
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…
Summit
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…
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…
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
Water, sewer rates to go up in Palos Park
Starting this month, the price of water and sewer services will go up in Palos Park.
Palos Park Woman’s Club donates $5,000 to School District 118
Palos School District 118 has received a $5,000 grant from the Palos Park Woman’s Club to…
Justice
Traffic charges: Justice police blotter
Driving on a suspended license A 40-year-old man was charged with driving on a suspended license after he ran a stop sign and…
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.
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
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…
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…
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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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach.
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