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Former Worth police dispatcher continues giving back through school supply drive
Palos Heights resident Valerie Baudo teams up with community leaders and RE/MAX 10 to collect school supplies for students in need.
Turkish Festival returns to Tinley Park with food, fun and flights
The Turkish Festival returns to Tinley Park Aug. 1-2 with authentic food, live entertainment, shopping, cultural experiences and exciting raffle prizes.
McCook sweetens deal for Bears
A hotel, music theater, restauratns and gambling venue are part of the sweetened deal McCook is offering the Bears.
Moraine Valley professor earns top national technology honor
Moraine Valley professor Dr. Kristine Christensen earned HI-TEC’s 2026 Educator of the Year Award for advancing technology and cybersecurity education nationwide.
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Chicago Legislator, Edgar County Farm Bureau, Bridge Illinois’ Urban-Rural Divide
State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District this week, part of a statewide effort to…
Bedford Park history club taps local memory
The Bedford Park Public Library launched its first history club in January, filling a gap in the community’s efforts to preserve and celebrate local memory.…
Big Boy locomotive rolls back through the area on return journey
The legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steamed through the Chicago area Friday morning on its way home to Wyoming, giving rail fans a second chance…
Prep Sports
Goode’s Aedan Cleveland ready for backfield spotlight
With record-setting back Quaylen Dobbs having graduated, Aedan Cleveland is ready to take over as Goode’s leading runner.
Speedy Aarien Lee eyes injury-free season for Shepard
Despite missing three games with a concussion, Aarien Lee piled up 877 total yards and nine touchdowns for Shepard last season.
Mayhem
Felon found with gun and drugs
Christopher L. Dilworth, 34, was charged with aggravated possession of a weapon in a vehicle, being a felon in possession 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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Former Crete-Monee, Beecher Muskies star Lucas Spence makes MLB debut
Barely two years after leaving college, Crete-Monee graduate Lucas Spence made his major-league debut for the Houston Astros.
Boys basketball notebook: St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples raises recruiting profile
St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples and Lyons’ Grant Smith are among the local basketball players gaining traction with colleges.
The Maley Way: Ex-coach’s podcast addresses mental-health issues
Former college athlete and prep basketball coach Jim Maley is open about his mental-health journey on a podcast he hosts…
Area roundup: Oak Lawn’s Christine Leverenz wins two Special Olympics gold medals
Christine Leverenz won the 50-yard backstroke and 50-yard breaststroke at the Special Olympics in Minnesota.
Brother Rice’s Brady Cunningham wins High School Home Run Derby
Brady Cunningham slugged nine home runs in a minute to win the High School Home Run Derby title.
Beecher Muskies manager Fred LeSage reaches 1,000-win milestone in 33rd season
Fred LeSage has been with the Beecher Muskies as a player or manager for all of their 49 seasons and…
Ex-Marist star Carnell Tate returns to his roots to help next generation of players
Carnell Tate, who is heading into his first season with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, returned to Chicago to speak with…
Nazareth’s Landon Thome highlights local MLB Draft class, going to White Sox
The White Sox picked Landon Thome, the Royals selected former Brother Rice star Zion Rose and Lyons’ Jack Slightom, and…
Area roundup: Riverside-Brookfield’s Owen Murphy makes MLB debut
Pitcher Owen Murphy, a 2022 Riverside-Brookfield graduate, became the second local player to make his major-league debut this season.
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Orland Park
Joliet woman charged with DUI
A 26-year-old Joliet woman was charged June 26 with driving under the influence after police stopped her vehicle on LaGrange…
Woman charged with fleeing from police
A 50-year-old Orland Park woman was charged with fleeing and attempting to elude police after allegedly stealing a bottle of…
Palos Heights
Vintage rides roll through Palos Heights despite smoky skies
Hundreds of classic cars filled downtown Palos Heights as smoky skies failed to keep crowds from enjoying the annual summer…
2 Palos Heights businesses making their move
Two established businesses within the community are relocating on Harlem Avenue in order to expand into larger spaces.
Bridgeview
FuelFest roars into SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday
FuelFest, a global automotive festival, brings its inaugural Midwest show to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, featuring live drifting, a full concert, and appearances by celebrities including actor Cody Walker and…
Former Argo D217 superintendent pleads not guilty to theft and official misconduct
William Toulios, the former superintendent of Argo Community High School District 217, has been charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using a district-issued…
Worth
Man shoots self in head in Worth
Worth police responded to a well-being check on the 7100 block of West 107th Street on Wednesday morning and found…
Towns clean up after ‘double whammy’ of storms whip area
An EF-2 tornado last week left devastation in its wake from Hickory Hills to Midway Airport, according to the National…
Evergreen Park
Bevapalooza brings music, shopping and summer fun to Beverly
Bevapalooza returns to Beverly with live music, shopping, food and family activities while celebrating the neighborhood’s local businesses and community…
Hometown hypnotist Chris Jones brings the magic back to Beverly
Beverly native Chris Jones returns home July 11 with two interactive shows, showcasing the magic and hypnosis career that began…
Burbank
Man with warrants caught stealing beer
Manuel Rivera was charged with retail theft at 12:24 a.m. July 8 at Walgreens, 3943 W. 47th St. Police said Rivera was stopped…
Man arrested for attack on CTA employees
Juan Hopkins, 37, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a transit employee following an attack on an Orange Line train…
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn police arrest six in retail theft, DUI, and assault casest Draft
Oak Lawn police arrested six people in late June and early July on charges including retail theft, drug possession, DUI, and assault.
From WWII Hero to Family Legend: Joseph Procopio Turns 100
Joseph Procopio’s 100th birthday, honoring the World War II veteran, devoted family man and hardworking father of six.
Willow Springs
Willow Springs trustees OK parks commissioner West to fill Posch vacancy
Wendy West was sworn in last week as Willow Springs’ newest village trustee, to fill the vacancy on the board left by Fred…
Willow Fest returns Aug. 13–16 with music, rides, and family activities
Willow Springs’ annual festival returns Aug. 13–16 with carnival rides, live music, food, and family activities. Mega Pass pre-sale prices available now.
Summit
New Jet’s Pizza opens on Archer Road in Summit
A new Jet’s Pizza location opened this week at 6100 S. Archer Road, marking the chain’s…
Girl Scouts discover their own back yard
Summit Girl Scout Troop 56615 is introducing its scouts to local businesses, starting with a tour…
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
Hero Day has special meaning for Palos Park commissioner
Hero Day coincides with the 60th anniversary of the 100 Club, which helps the family of fallen…
Palos Park takes part in Alive on 45 campaign
The Palos Park Police Department is going to war with speeders and other traffic violators and a couple…
Justice
Bedalow sworn in as Justice deputy police chief
Michael Bedalow was sworn in as Justice’s deputy police chief at the village board meeting July 13, filling the vacancy left by Fred…
Roberts Park firefighters promoted, commended for performance during June storms
Roberts Park Fire Protection District promoted three members and commended nearly twenty for their work during devastating storms at a Board of Trustees…
Brookfield
New bookstore in Brookfield works with community
New Book Joy Booktique opened in late April in a small storefront at 3741 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield.
Porfirio announces over $180,000 coming to area libraries
Eleven libraries and school districts across the 11th Senate District will receive more than $180,000 in state grants to upgrade security, expand collections,…
Archer Heights – Chicago
City Council hears from youth: Invest in neighborhoods, not punishment
At a hearing on Chicago’s teen gatherings, young people and researchers challenge enforcement-focused policies, pointing to evidence that community investment —…
Rhine VFW hosts annual dog and cat adoption event
The Rhine VFW Post 2729 filled with potential adopters, supply vendors, and rescue animals Friday as the Regarding Rainey Non-Profit Dog…
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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