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Summer fun awaits in Garfield Ridge, Clearing with markets, programs and events
Your complete guide to summer 2026 in Garfield Ridge. Free events for kids, farmers markets, library programs, 5K race, and community activities all…
Southwest side storm damage: Cleanup under way as wards rally
Chicago’s southwest side is still recovering from back-to-back storms that struck June 10 and 11, leaving nearly 8,000 residents without power at peak…
One dead in two-car crash in Forest View
A 35-year-old Chicago man died early Friday after a two-car collision in Forest View, authorities said.
Golf outing brings business and community leaders together in Palos Heights
The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce brought local professionals together for golf, networking, food and community connections at Oak Hills.
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People helping people (and dogs) in our neighborhood: Peggy Zabicki
We have some terrific people in our neighborhood. In addition to having great pizza, Cipriani’s Pizza at 5840 W. 63rd St. reached out to residents.…
Chicago Bungalow Association launches 10th annual garden contest: Kathy Headley
Enter the Chicago Bungalow Association’s 10th annual Garden Contest. Win cash prizes for curb appeal, vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, and more. Deadline July 22.
Lyons Township tornado damage: Property tax relief may be available
Residents of Hickory Hills, Justice, and Bridgeview who sustained significant damage from last week’s EF-2 tornado may qualify for property tax assessment reductions, the Lyons…
Prep Sports
Marist’s Soleil Tate is Southwest Regional Softball Player of the Year
Marist junior pitcher Soleil Tate, a Wisconsin commit, hit 14 home runs and drove in 56 runs this season.
Boys basketball notebook: College interest picks up for Shepard’s Amari Williams
Junior center Amari Williams will be one of the leaders of a young Shepard team this winter.
Mayhem
State Rep. Rashid blasts ICE arrests at Bridgeview Courthouse
State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) is calling ICE arrests at the Bridgeview Courthouse this week “a gross violation of the U.S.…
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.
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Chicago Hounds complete unbeaten run to Major League Rugby title
The Hounds beat the California Legion 35-17 in a driving rainstorm to become the first Major League Rugby team to…
Area roundup: Palos Coyotes help keep American Legion baseball alive
Launched in 2022, the Palos Post 1993 Coyotes finished third in the Illinois American Legion state tournament each of the…
With Army offer in hand, Sandburg’s Quinn Durkin looks ahead to senior year
Quinn Durkin had 899 total yards and 12 touchdowns last season as Sandburg won a share of its first conference…
Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy picked No. 2 overall in PWHL Draft
Abbey Murphy scored 40 goals last season at Minnesota, bringing her career total to a program-record 143.
McCook visits Bears HQ to hand-deliver stadium pitch letters
McCook Mayor Terrance Carr is leading a team of village officials to Lake Forest to hand-deliver letters inviting the Bears…
Chicago Hounds roll into Major League Rugby final
The Chicago Hounds beat Old Glory 59-22 on June 15 to remain unbeaten and move into the Major League Rugby…
After 25 years and hip surgery, Brandon DuBois still piles up wins for Beecher Muskies
The MVP of the 2010 NABF World Series, Brandon DuBois has won 110 games across 25 seasons for the Beecher…
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out the final rankings of the season.
Marist graduate Gabi Novickas charts successful path with Georgia softball
Gabi Novickas hit .364 with eight home runs as a Georgia freshman and switched majors to biomedical physiology.
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Orland Park
Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety
Children ages 8 through 12 participated in the Fire & Life Safety Camp June 15, an educational and interactive program…
Orland Park honors Orland Square Mall for 50th anniversary
Sitting in the audience, long-time residents couldn’t help but reminisce about March 15, 1976—the day the historic, 1 million-square-foot enclosed…
Palos Heights
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…
Palos Heights grandmother turns lifelong passion into public art
Palos Heights resident Mary Beth Zwolfer unveiled two family-inspired paintings in Brookfield, continuing her unexpected journey as a public artist.
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 Touch-a-Truck draws crowds for hands-on excitement
Families explored trucks, enjoyed games and inflatables, and splashed through a foam pit during Worth’s annual Touch-a-Truck event.
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.
Evergreen Park
Music Mondays set the stage for a summer of concerts in Beverly
Smiley Tillmon launched Beverly Arts Center’s Music Mondays series, kicking off a summer of free concerts spanning blues, jazz, rock…
Queen of Martyrs School to close after decades of serving southwest side families
Queen of Martyrs School will close permanently after enrollment declines and financial challenges made continued operation unsustainable, officials said.
Burbank
Indecency, knife on bus, railroad burglary: 8th District police blotter
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District between June 11-14 on charges including assault, theft, domestic battery and railroad burglary.
Summer sounds fill the air at Palos Park concert series
Palos Park’s free summer concert series continues with live music, community gatherings, Hot Dog Day festivities and outdoor fun.
Oak Lawn
DUI, fraud, assault, cemetery disturbance: Oak Lawn police blotter
Oak Lawn police charged seven people in separate incidents including DUI, fake ID possession, aggravated assault, and reckless driving near a cemetery.
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.
Willow Springs
Work of Heart art studio comes to Willow Springs
Cari Smolarczyk, of Chicago, is bringing a new art studio to Willow Springs. She will focus on children but may be adding adult…
Lost dog, mattress dumping, stolen truck: Willow Springs police blotter
Lost dog is found A male golden retriever that ran away from its home was found by a police officer on May 27…
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
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…
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.
Justice
Speeding motorcycle, revoked license: Justice police blotter
Two on motorcycle flee police A man and woman on a black motorcycle fled from police at a top speed of 103 mph…
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.
Brookfield
Dentist from Brookfield charged with defrauding Medicaid
A dentist who lives in Brookfield and practices in Chicago has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with defrauding Medicaid of more…
Brookfield Village Board unanimously approves two zoning variances
The Brookfield Village Board has unanimously approved two zoning variances, allowing property owners relief from standard setback and green space requirements. The first…
Archer Heights – Chicago
Archer Heights dentist charged with Medicaid fraud
A dentist who practices in Chicago’s Archer Heights community has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with defrauding Medicaid of…
Cardenas launches mayoral bid with call for financial discipline, neighborhood investment
Cook County Commissioner George Cardenas launched his mayoral campaign on a platform of fiscal overhaul and youth intervention, citing an audit…
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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Rooted in Chicago’s southwest side neighborhoods like Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, and Clear Ridge, The Southwest News Herald has been a voice for the community since 1924.
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Rooted in the Chicago’s Southwest Side neighborhoods of Garfield Ridge and Clearing, The Clear-Ridge Reporter and Newshound, affectionally known to area residents as the “Yellow Paper,” has been a voice for the community for more than 70 years.
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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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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach to surrounding counties and towns, including Manteno.
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