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Burbank firefighters honored for saving residents in apartment fire rescue
Burbank firefighters honored for high-risk efforts in rescuing people from a smoke-filled apartment building.
Chicago Christian announces bid to purchase Trinity College campus
Chicago Christian High School wants to purchase Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, which is next door to the high school.
Lyons Township homeowner wins $20,000 tax refund after 3-year fight
A Lyons Township homeowner has finally won property tax relief after three years of denials and frustration.
Lyons Township brings back mobile emissions testing
The Illinois Air Team mobile testing unit will return to Lyons Township on Tuesday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the…
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Big Boy locomotive steams through La Grange, drawing hundreds of train enthusiasts
The world’s largest operating steam engine, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, made a rare appearance Thursday morning as it travels toward Philadelphia for America’s…
Free shred event June 13 in Bridgeview
Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg said the free shredding events address a concern for residents managing sensitive paperwork.
The Bears didn’t know ‘how to count,’ Illinois senator says of failed stadium push
“I don’t expect one dime out of taxpayers’ pockets to pay for your stadium,” the downstate Sen. David Koehler said.
Prep Sports
Marist’s Maddie Rogers follows sister’s path to state tourney
Marist’s Maddie Rogers watched her sister Alexis play at the state softball tournament, and now she’s heading there herself.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Mayhem
Drunken driving charge after two-vehicle crash in Willow Springs
A 20-year-old woman was charged after police said she caused another vehicle to spin out on Archer Avenue.
Man pulls gun in Bridgeview after crashing car; held for evaluation
Bridgeview police said several charges are pending against a man after he crashed his car into a tree on Harlem Avenue…
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Chicago legend Dan Hampton: Bears face a tough task
The Bears — coming off an 11-6 record — have a target on their backs this season, says Dan Hampton.
Allie Werner looks to next chapter after Peotone’s season ends in sectional
Olivet Nazarene recruit Allie Werner scored a program-record 130 career goals for Peotone.
Vedette sports report: Manteno baseball repeats as regional champion
Jake Stevens drove in four runs and Tyler Buehler scored three as Manteno beat Sandwich 9-7 to win a Class…
Dawveed Holland wins Illinois Lutheran’s first state track title
Dawveed Holland’s leap of 48 feet, 4 inches in the Class 1A triple jump was the second-best in Illinois this…
Lyons’ Joey Bothwell wins Class 3A shot put state title
Just two years after picking up a shot for the first time, Lyons junior Joey Bothwell is a state champion.
Lexi Kyros, Soleil Tate power Marist to sectional title
Michigan commit Lexi Kyros hit a three-run homer and Wisconsin commit Soleil Tate pitched a one-hitter as Marist beat Riverside-Brookfield…
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Softball roundup: De La Salle falls in sectional final
Northern Kentucky recruit Samara Agredano homered for De La Salle’s only run in a 4-1 loss to Lemont.
Area roundup: Lyons doubles team finishes third at state
Senior Shay Sweigard and freshman Nolan Pavlik had Lyons’ first top-three finish at state since 2019.
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Orland Park
Orland Park Area Gas Prices Drop Nearly 70 Cents in Two Weeks
Orland Park-area gas prices vary by 76 cents per gallon across 19 stations surveyed, with the cheapest at $4.23 and…
Woman charged with DUI and other offenses after 2-car crash
Malakia Thomas, 54, of the 17900 block of Fountain Circle, Orland Park, was charged with driving under the influence of…
Palos Heights
Candace Johnson returns to District 230 as communications director
District 230 named alum Candace Johnson communications director, replacing retiring Jennifer Waterman after three decades of district service.
Palos Heights police take top prize in Elevate Blue Contest
Palos Heights Police Department wins Elevate Blue Scholarship after national voting campaign, securing Northwestern leadership training through strong community support.
Bridgeview
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.
Families, runners gather for daytime bubble run and nighttime glow race at SeatGeek Stadium
Daytime Bubble Run 5K and nighttime Foam Glow 5K offer untimed, family-friendly experiences with colored foam, blacklight stations, and DJ-led after-parties.
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
Kelly White exhibit highlights faces of America for 250th anniversary
Kelly White’s “America 250” exhibit at Evergreen Park Public Library showcases portraits highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of everyday Americans.
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.
Burbank
Anthony Almaraz
Anthony Almaraz died Monday, May 25.
Robert John Bussey
Robert John Bussey, a trade show and logistics industry veteran known for his warmth and ability to connect with people, died May 26.…
Oak Lawn
Arlene Gaidas leaves legacy of family, faith and love
Arlene Gaidas, 90, is remembered for her devotion to family, faith and generations of loved ones she helped nurture.
Busy Leonard earns Evans Scholarship
The Oak Lawn resident is headed to Marquette to study journalism and political science.
Willow Springs
Speeding, registration and license offenses: Willow Springs police blotter
Registration and license offenses A 33-year-old woman was arrested after an officer conducting a random vehicle check discovered her white 2024 Kia had…
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…
Summit
Senior fashion show hosted by Porfirio, Rashid
State Sen. Mike Porfirio and State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid hosted a senior fashion show Friday, May…
GFWC Argo-Summit Bedford Park Women’s Club installs new officers
The GFWC Argo-Summit Bedford Park Women’s Club installed its slate of officers for 2026–2028 at its…
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 honors David Sanders with highway designation
The Illinois Senate approved a roadway designation honoring David Sanders for decades of leadership and service…
Sandburg sophomores strike gold in stock market game
Carl Sandburg sophomores won Illinois’ Stock Market Game after turning a virtual $100,000 investment into more…
Justice
Bitcoin scam, package theft, traffic violations: Justice police blotter
Package worth $260 is stolen A 27-year-old woman told police that a package containing items worth $260 was stolen from outside her apartment…
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…
Brookfield
Melissa Etheridge kicks off Brookfield Zoo’s Roaring Nights concerts
Chicago’s wildest concert series returns this weekend as Brookfield Zoo Chicago sets the stage for its annual Roaring Nights summer concert series.
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…
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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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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