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2026 ELECTIONS
Hernandez, Murphy win Cook County Board nominations
Miranda Hernandez and Patricia “Trish” Murphy won their primary races for Cook County Board seats in the 6th and 16th districts.
Casten readies for rematch with Conforti after win over Ruzevich
Sean Casten and Niki Conforti will battle it out for the 6th District Congressional seat for the second straight time in November.
Conforti readies for rematch with Casten in 6th Congressional District
In November, Niki Conforti will run against incumbent Sean Casten, who won his primary Tuesday night. It’s a rematch of 2024, won by Casten.
Hynes beats incumbent Kaegi in Democratic assessor primary
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes, running as a reformer, defeated the former reform candidate Fritz Kaegi in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Meals on Wheels finds new home in Oak Lawn, expands help for seniors
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois relocates to Oak Lawn, expanding meal delivery and dine-in services for seniors across Worth Township.
Step inside Agapi where wellness Meets self-love
Agapi Wellness Center opens in Palos Hills, offering holistic healing services focused on self-love, relaxation, and restoring balance in a welcoming space.
No Kings protesters rally in west suburbs
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago organized the rally Saturday that attracted an estimated 1,400 to Western Springs.
Fatal party shooting adds to deadly week in Crete
Crete residents are reeling after a party shooting, a house fire, and a triple homicide took the lives of eight people in the…
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SBA opens disaster loan centers for August storms
Residents and businesses damaged by August 2025 storms can apply for federal disaster loans at SBA centers across Chicago and six northeastern Illinois counties.
Burbank police achieve rare accreditation
The Burbank Police Department has received official accreditation from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
Burbank hires 6 cadets as police officers
The appointees are current police cadets who will complete their training after four more months in the academy, said Burbank Police Chief Jack Garcia.
Prep Sports
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out who’s No. 1 in the first rankings of the spring.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
An unbeaten team leads the initial rankings of the season.
Mayhem
Chicago homicides hit lowest level since 1965
Chicago homicides hit lowest level since 1965 with 416 deaths, down 29% from 2024.
Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
A car crashed into Beverly Phono Mart early New Year’s Day, damaging the popular Southwest Side record store.
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Preseason All-American Mason Rychetsky a two-way star for Kennedy
Mason Rychetsky appreciates the chance to both pitch and hit for Kennedy.
Roosevelt recruit Juan Barrientos rallies Solorio
Senior catcher Juan Barrientos had three hits as Solorio rallied from 13 runs down before falling 14-13 to Tinley Park.
Louisville commit Colin Campbell raises his game for Brother Rice
Junior Colin Campbell has moved from second base to shortstop and aims to be more productive at the plate for…
Argo’s sister act: Hailey Pacheco follows in Jozlynn’s footsteps
Freshman Hailey Pacheco has made an instant impact as a pitcher and hitter for Argo.
Brother Rice’s Ben Adamski enjoys what might be last ride
Ben Adamski is starring for a Brother Rice boys volleyball team off to a hot start, but the senior is…
Area roundup: Trinity’s Tom Welsh lands on his feet at St. Francis
Tom Welsh, hired as Trinity Christian men’s and women’s volleyball coach four months before the school announced it’s closing, will…
Ball State commit Briggs Corona leads new-look Marist volleyball
After graduating 10 seniors from a state-championship team, Marist is looking for a big season from 6-6 junior Briggs Corona.
Bogan’s Rashaun Agee set tone for Texas A&M’s NCAA run
Bogan graduate Rashaun Agee was the leading scorer and rebounder for Texas A&M, which reached the round of 32 in…
Area roundup: Moraine Valley women finish season at nationals
Moraine Valley advanced to nationals for the fifth time in program history and first time since 2019.
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Orland Park
Thousands protest Trump at Orland Park No Kings Rally
About 3,000 people gathered Saturday along LaGrange Road in Orland Park for a “No Kings” rally opposing President Donald Trump’s…
Egg Hunt Frenzy Sweeps Orland Park
Thousands gathered in Orland Park as children raced to collect 20000 eggs, with lucky winners claiming special prizes and treats.
Palos Heights
Palos Heights Police Department Swaps Badges for Swimsuits in Polar Plunge
Palos Heights Police Department joined community members March 28 in a polar plunge that raised more than $5,000 for Special…
P.E.O. Chapter transforms women’s lives through education and scholarships
P.E.O. Chapter KR in Palos Heights supports women’s education through scholarships, grants and community service, continuing a 150-year legacy of…
Bridgeview
Man dies in Bridgeview hit-and-run
A Chicago man was struck and killed early Sunday as he was crossing the 7100 block of Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, police said.
2024 Bridgeview murder case continued yet again
May 15 will mark 2 years since Arturo Cantu Jr. was murdered in the parking lot of his apartment building in Bridgeview.
Worth
Worth approves multi-use path extension
Construction will soon begin for the extension of a multi-use path along the Cal-Sag Canal in Worth.
Second teen charged with Oak Lawn, Worth video gaming break-ins
A second Chicago teen has been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries targeting Oak Lawn and Worth businesses…
Evergreen Park
Comings & Goings: Zemsky’s to close Chicago and Evergreen Park stores
Zemsky’s announced last week that it has begun inventory liquidation sales at both locations, at 4181 S. Archer Ave. in…
Second annual Polar Plunge raises thousands at Saint Xavier
Saint Xavier University’s second annual Polar Plunge raised more than $9,300 for Special Olympics Illinois, with diverse campus groups participating…
Burbank
Bozena Wrona, 58
Bozena Wrona, a mathematics teacher and devoted parishioner known for her volunteer work and faith-based service, died March 22, 2026, in New Lenox,…
Patricia Czerniak-Grimm, 78
Patricia “Pat” Czerniak-Grimm, a Bridgeview resident known for her dedication to family and customer service work, died March 24, 2026. She was 78.
Oak Lawn
Homeowners Pack Oak Lawn Pavilion for Massive Home Show
Crowds gathered in Oak Lawn to explore home improvement ideas, meet experts and score deals during the season’s final local home show.
Schumacher-Cawley to be awarded McAuley Award
Katie Schumacher-Cawley is receiving an award on March 12 from her alma mater Mother McAuley.
Willow Springs
Third-grader wins Willow Springs vehicle sticker contest
Madison Corella, a third-grader, has won the contest to design the 2026 vehicle stickers in Willow Springs.
Willow Springs OKs signs for gas station
Willow Springs recently approved a wall sign permit and a monument sign permit for Willow Springs Fuel, 8369 Archer Ave.
Summit
Local Lions clubs honor teachers, veterans, first responders
The awards celebrate educators, first responders, and community members whose service has shaped the area.
García delivers fed dollars for Forest View, Brookfield, Summit and Stickney community projects
More than $13 million in direct federal funding is coming to benefit 15 organizations on Chicago’s…
LaGrange
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…
Orland Park man charged in fatal LaGrange Highlands stabbing
Orland Park man to face murder charge in death of 16-year-old girl in LaGrange Highlands apartment…
Palos Park
Patriotic Pride Fills McCord Gallery as Veterans Honored in Style
Veterans were honored with art, music and recognition as McCord Gallery closed its exhibit with a…
Beloved Palos Park leader Marie Arrigoni leaves lasting legacy of service
Longtime Palos Park leader Marie Arrigoni devoted decades to public service, community organizations, and family, leaving…
Justice
Argo honors 13 alumni for distinguished achievements
Argo Community High School honored 13 alumni Feb. 5 for their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.
Summit residents say Hands off Argo Park
A special meeting was called for a community discussion about possible improvements and a potential partnership involving Argo Park and adjacent Argo Community…
Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo becomes a movie set: Penguins, Polar Bears, and all
For eight days in December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned into a movie set for filming of the feature-length film “Christmas at the Zoo.”
Da Bears, Da Zoo: How Brookfield Zoo shared game-day juju
The Bears hadn’t even kicked off yet Saturday night, but Brookfield Zoo Chicago was already in game mode.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Archer Avenue Irish parade celebrates labor, culture
Over the years, the parade has grown and now attracts thousands of attendees. This year there were 90 floats among the…
Reaction mixed to planned Archer Avenue upgrades
Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez (14th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd), whose wards include stretches of Archer, had different takes on the Moving Archer…
OPINIONS
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.
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some…
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