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Palos Heights hires auditor to review ComEd payments
The City of Palos Heights has entered into an agreement with an auditing firm to investigate what it described as a shortfall in…
Orland Park adds 13 names to veterans memorial for Memorial Day
The emotional epicenter of the day’s ceremony was the formal reading of the 13 newly engraved names on the memorial’s granite wall.
Plumber Q’s crew wins inaugural Orland Park rib contest
He and his crew took first place among the judges. Plumber Q beat out Da Que and Bad Axe for the grand championship.
Busy Leonard earns Evans Scholarship
The Oak Lawn resident is headed to Marquette to study journalism and political science.
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Palos Heights updates building regulations ahead of new electronic permit system
The City of Palos Heights has updated its code for building regulations and fees, in anticipation of a new, electronic permit filing system coming later…
Chicago pizzerias unite to support police mental health crisis
Chicago Police 8th District’s second annual fundraiser tackles officer suicide rates while strengthening community bonds.
Byrne Elementary celebrates year of growth with Kids Day celebration
Students, teachers, and the PTO mark the end of the school year with games, food, and memories.
Prep Sports
Manteno’s Klarke Goranson, Sophia Most, Olivia McElroy win medals at state track
Manteno’s Klarke Goranson medaled in both the 800 and 1,600 meters for the second straight season.
Vedette sports report: Karsyn Kasput, Beecher beat Manteno in regional final
Freshman Karsyn Kasput had four hits, three runs and two RBIs as Beecher beat Manteno 14-6 in a Class 2A regional final.
Mayhem
Ticketed man threatens to run for mayor, get Justice officer fired
The driver’s trailer weighed 28,580 pounds, nearly twice the 16,000-pound limit, police said.
Burglar swipes $824 from gaming machine at Joey’s Red Hots
Despite a high-speed chase by a Justice police officer early May 14, a burglar got away with $824 from a gaming…
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Venezuela faces Iraq in World Cup tune-up at SeatGeek Stadium
International soccer is coming to Bridgeview on Tuesday, June 9, when Venezuela faces Iraq in an 8 p.m. friendly at…
Chicago Hounds playoff tickets on sale tomorrow, bring your dog to SeatGeek Stadium
Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the Chicago Hounds’ semifinal playoff game, Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at SeatGeek…
Chicago Hounds clinch top seed, bring playoffs home to Bridgeview
Hounds clinched the first overall seed in Major League Rugby and secured the right to play their postseason games at…
Southwest Regional Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Marist’s Charles Barnes Jr.
Charles Barnes Jr., a first-team all-stater who led Marist to its first state championship, is the Southwest Regional Player of…
MLB scouts have eyes on Lyons’ Jack Slightom — and his 97 mph fastball
Lyons right-hander Jack Slightom is ranked 123rd on ESPN’s list of MLB Draft prospects.
All-freshman relay team wins state title, makes St. Laurence history
Eniece Danzy anchored St. Laurence’s all-freshman 4×200-meter relay team to a Class 2A state title on May 23.
Area roundup: Joey Bockwell’s record throw highlights Lyons boys track title
Lyons’ Joey Bockwell won a Class 3A sectional title and set a program record of 61 feet, 9.75 inches in…
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out which team is new to the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
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Orland Park
Kendall Coyne Schofield leads hometown parade in Orland Park
Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield led Orland Park’s patriotic parade, kicking off America 250 festivities with hometown pride.
Kendall Coyne Schofield named Grand Marshal of Orland Park Parade
Olympic gold medalist, professional hockey player and Orland Park area native Kendall Coyne Schofield will lead Orland Park’s inaugural Memorial…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
Palos Heights residents gathered Memorial Day morning to honor fallen veterans with patriotic tributes, prayers, speeches and remembrance ceremonies.
Palos Hospital steps up care for older adults
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital’s GEDI program provides specialized emergency care and follow-up support to help seniors remain safe at home.
Bridgeview
U.S. indicts man for running $4 million fraud schemes
A suburban businessman has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly arranging two fraud schemes that netted him more than $4 million.
Matcha Fest plants its flag in Chicagoland — and local vendors are ready
Matcha.com photo booth and DJ set anchor wellness event’s interactive experiences from noon onward.
Worth
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.
Opening night rainout will not deter Worth Cruisers
A large downpour resulted in the cancellation of the first Worth Cruisers Car Show on May 4, but organizers said…
Evergreen Park
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.
Teens bring big energy to ‘Legally Blonde’
Young performers at the Beverly Arts Center bring laughs, music and heart to a lively production of “Legally Blonde.”
Burbank
Manure mobile, Doty’s burglary, makeup theft: Countryside police blotter
Manure spread on parked vehicle Someone spread what appeared to be manure across the windshield, hood, and driver’s door handle of a vehicle…
Traffic stops, drunken driving arrests, credit card fraud: Willow Springs police blotter
Man gets three tickets after traffic stop A 20-year-old man received three tickets after a traffic stop at 1:24 p.m. May 1, police…
Oak Lawn
Children’s Museum launches weekly Queen of Hearts excitement
Oak Lawn’s Children’s Museum launched a Queen of Hearts raffle fundraiser supporting exhibits, programs and play-based learning opportunities.
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week serves up summer flavor across town
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week returns June 3-14 with local dining specials, summer fun and dozens of participating restaurants villagewide.
Willow Springs
Teens on bikes threaten woman, package thievery, doughnut driver: Willow Springs police blotter
Unruly teens threaten resident Six to seven boys, ages 15 to 17, threatened a 45-year-old woman in the 6700 block of Willow Boulevard…
Con men start tearing off Willow Springs roof
A 32-year-old man told Willow Springs police that three men who allegedly worked for a construction company began tearing his roof off without…
Summit
ACE holds 23rd annual scholarship awards at Argo High School
The Argo Coalition for Education celebrated its latest class of college-bound scholarship recipients at a scholarship…
Argo culinary arts program climbs to new heights with PepsiCo partnership
This year’s winners were senior Jasmine Marquez and junior Medinah Yusef.
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
Meet the woman behind Palos Park’s neighborhood flower farm
A Palos Park woman transformed personal grief and a neglected yard into a thriving neighborhood flower…
Palos Park goes Footloose with 80s prom
Palos Park Recreation Foundation launches May 29 with an 80s prom-themed dance event featuring family-friendly activities…
Justice
Bad brother, McD’s run, package theft: Justice police blotter
Traffic stop results in 3 tickets A cracked windshield and tinted tail lights led to a man receiving three tickets from Justice police…
Traffic violations, package theft: Justice police blotter
Turn leads to three tickets Making an improper left turn from 88th Avenue onto Archer led to a driver getting three tickets at…
Brookfield
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…
Brookfield approves 27-unit residential/commercial building
Brookfield trustees unanimously approved a 27-unit mixed-use development on Fairview Avenue , clearing the way for a four-story building with ground-floor commercial space…
Archer Heights – Chicago
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…
Alderman calls for answers on broken domestic violence system
“There are more than 72,000 outstanding warrants” in Cook County, said Ald. Silvana Tabares said. “These are people on our streets…
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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