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Frankfort gets its burger fix with Berger Station reopening
Berger Station reopens in Frankfort with gourmet burgers and a specialty grilled cheese, led by restaurateur Walter Narsolis.
Saint Xavier jazz students bring Miles Davis and John Coltrane to life
Saint Xavier jazz students honored Miles Davis and John Coltrane Sunday, performing classic compositions in the new Music Performance Hall.
Chicago’s beloved Italian Beef may become Illinois’ Official State Sandwich
State Rep. Rick Ryan filed a bill to make Chicago’s Italian beef the official state sandwich, replacing the horseshoe.
Getty runs as an independent to replace Chuy Garcia in Congress
Calling it “a call to action,” Chris Getty, the mayor of Lyons for 17 years, is running for a seat in the U.S.…
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra brings Irish magic to Beverly
A Chicago Symphony Orchestra quartet performs Irish-inspired chamber music at Beverly Arts Center during South Side Irish Parade weekend festivities.
Olivia Parker steps into leadership role at Sandburg
Carl Sandburg High School has named veteran teacher Olivia Parker as its new Social Studies, Art and World Language chair.
Richards family legacy lives on after the loss of Geraldine Richards
Geraldine “Gerri” Richards, 82, retired educator and matriarch of a family-owned newspaper legacy, dies, leaving a lasting community impact.
Prep Sports
Kelly’s Sara Martinez Lopera leads state wrestling medalists
Kelly had two state medalists in Sara Martinez Lopera and Yazmine Garcia, who finished second and fourth at their respective weights.
Justin Oliver, Curie race past Lyons in regional final
Justin Oliver scored 28 points as Curie beat Lyons 73-51 in a Class 4A regional final at Jones.
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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Stella Sakalas, Nazareth roll to sectional title
BYU recruit Stella Sakalas had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in a sectional-final win against Downers Grove…
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
See which team moved into the rankings after regional week.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Marist’s season ends with Class 4A sectional final loss
Junior Caroline Flynn had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in Marist’s loss to Homewood-Flossmoor.
Markese Peoples, St. Laurence gain revenge vs. Mount Carmel
St. Laurence lost to Mount Carmel in the IHSA playoffs last season and fell to the Caravan in overtime earlier…
Boys basketball roundup: Charlie Wizgird, Brother Rice win regional
Charlie Wizgard had 13 points as Brother Rice won the Class 4A Lincoln-Way Central Regional. Marist and De La Salle…
Area roundup: No happy ending for Trinity Christian basketball
Trinity Christian’s final men’s basketball season ended with an overtime loss to top-seeded Governors State in the CCAC Tournament.
UIC’s Ahmad Henderson II hits 1,000-point milestone
Brother Rice graduate Ahmad Henderson III has passed 1,000 points in his third season of college basketball.
Patrick Rhatigan, Matthew Ferguson lead Lyons to fifth at state
Patrick Rhatigan and Matthew Ferguson finished 2-3 in the 500-yard freestyle at state.
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Orland Park
Jamog Banquets welcomes weddings and milestones to Orland Park
Jamog Banquets opens in Orland Park, offering customizable event packages, elegant suites and space for 250 guests to celebrate.
Orland Park to lift fiber optic construction ban
The fiber-optic construction ban that the Village of Orland Park imposed in December will be lifted in March with a…
Palos Heights
Despite hurdles, Straz remains upbeat about Palos Heights
Mayor Bob Straz addresses highlights and lowlights for Palos Heights at State of the City Address last week.
District 218 freshmen get free college tours this spring
CHSD 218 ninth graders tour Moraine Valley and UIC this spring, exploring programs, dual credit, and future career possibilities.
Bridgeview
1 man dies, 1 hurt in shooting at Bridgeview pool hall
One man was killed and a second man was wounded during an early morning shootout in the parking lot of a Bridgeview pool hall, police…
Trump administration denies Illinois FEMA appeal
Federal Emergency Management Agency has officially denied the state’s appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that impacted southwest…
Worth
Worth approves a new payroll system for village employees
After some lengthy debate, a new payroll system has been approved for the employees of the Village of Worth.
Worth Park District board members earn top state recognition
Worth Park District board members earn Master Level recognition from IAPD, marking first time all five achieve this prestigious honor.
Evergreen Park
Burke says Evergreen Park welcomes new economic development
Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke said that new economic development is the key for a promising future, along with village…
South Side Irish parade to mark 9-11 anniversary
An organization noted for aiding first responders will serve as the grand marshal for the 48th annual South Side Irish…
Burbank
Arthur Kulman, 47
Artur Kulman, 47, died Feb. 20, 2026.
Juan Francisco “Paco” Lopez, 50
Juan Francisco “Paco” Lopez, 50, died Feb. 23, 2026.
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn police make graffiti arrests
Oak Lawn police made arrests after being contacted about graffiti that occurred at the Metra Railway Patriot Station and other locations.
Holocaust Museum inspires young voices to stand up for human rights
Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School students attended the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Student Leadership Day, learning empathy, human rights and practical tools for civic…
Willow Springs
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…
Summit
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…
Early morning thieves hit 2 Summit businesses
Two Summit businesses suffered broken windows when they were broken into early Thursday morning, Feb. 12,…
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
NYC Halal Eats brings New York flavor to Palos Park
NYC Halal Eats in Palos Park serves New York-style halal street food with bold flavors, hearty…
Palos Park clerk Arrigoni steps down
Longtime Palos Park Clerk Marie Arrigoni has resigned from her post.
Justice
Back to drawing board for street work in Justice
It’s back to the drawing board for Justice regarding a pavement and drainage project for 75th Street in Justice.
$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at Justice gas station
The ticket was purchased at the Exxon gas station located at 8359 S. Robert Road in Justice.
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
Mayor ignores public safety on Southwest Side, says Quinn
Ald. Marty Quinn and other officials want the city to split the 8th District into two districts because of its size…
Quinn says mayor’s hemp ban veto defies logic
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a city hemp ban has its chief sponsor, Ald. Marty Quinn, wondering why.
OPINIONS
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…
Ray Hanania: Trump’s hypocritical fake policies on fighting drug dealers
President Donald Trump has no moral spine when it comes to serving the public, but has a will of steel when it comes to serving himself.
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