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Student murals now greet travelers at Midway Airport
A mural celebrating Chicago’s spirit now greets residents and travelers at Midway International Airport, and 19 high school students helped create it.
Check out Little Free Libraries in Clear-Ridge area: Alexis Bocanegra
Those interested in starting their own Little Free Library can pick a legal location, build or buy a library box, register it online,…
Mayor lauds Palos Park storm recovery efforts
Tornados touched down in some neighboring communities and Palos Park received its share of weather-related damage, including power lines being knocked down.
Palos Park wants Metra to add more SouthWest trains
The Southwest line’s stops also include Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Palos Heights and three stops in Orland Park.
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Willow Fest is this weekend
Willow Springs hosts Willow Fest this weekend. It starts Thursday and runs through Sunday. Live music, food booths, beer, crafts, bingo and carnival rides.
Car show among Brookfield chamber events
The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce is promoting several community events in the coming weeks, including a car show, creative arts festival, and ribbon cuttings for…
Brookfield finance department wins fifth straight honor
Brookfield’s finance department has earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fifth consecutive year,
Prep Sports
Ryder Startz ready to start at quarterback for Mount Carmel
After backing up Emmett Dowling last season, Parker Startz is now the QB1 for the four-time defending state champs.
Area roundup: Landon Thome has left Nazareth, but Jim Thome still involved
Jim Thome, who won the only championship of his legendary baseball career in 2023 with Nazareth, will no longer be a full-time assistant coach.
Mayhem
Felon found with gun and drugs
Christopher L. Dilworth, 34, was charged with aggravated possession of a weapon in a vehicle, being a felon in possession of…
Palos Hills police investigate $120K ruse burglary, make DUI arrest
Palos Hills police investigating ruse theft of valuable coins, cash, and make traffic arrests for DUI, license and registration violations.
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Beecher Muskies’ Nolan Czako earns Pat Rademacher memorial scholarship
The scholarshop honors the late Pat Rademacher, a former Muskies player who died in a car wreck in 1997.
After Hugo Cuypers’ departure, Fire starts strong in Leagues Cup
The Chicago Fire is 2-0 in Leagues Cup play after a 3-1 win over Santos Laguna on Aug. 9 and…
Together again: Chance Sanders, Rocky Green aim to lead Argo resurgence
Returning quarterback Chance Sanders and Brother Rice transfer Rocky Green are expected to be impact players for Argo.
Week 1 football schedule
Check out where area teams are playing in Week 1.
Beecher Muskies ousted in NABF Major World Series quarterfinals
Brandon DuBois pitched six shutout innings, but Buffalo Diesel rallied in the seventh to edge the Beecher Muskies 5-4 and…
Oak Lawn’s Polk brothers — Kamari and Karmoni — are a dynamic duo
Senior lineman Karmoni Polk and junior slotback Kamari Polk both were named all-conference last season.
Area roundup: Ex-Marist lacrosse star Kayli Grant has another working ‘vacation’
Former Marist lacrose star Kayli Grant gained valuable work experience with the Village of Oak Lawn the past two summers.
Alex Hernandez ready to be Kennedy’s starting quarterback
With Mason Rychetsky now focusing on baseball, Alex Hernandez takes over as Kennedy’s starting quarterback.
Tony Livermore, Dante Maietta chase their dreams with Windy City ThunderBolts
Local products Tony Livermore (Mount Carmel) and Dante Maietta (Morton) hope to use the ThunderBolts as a springboard to affiliated…
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Orland Park
Orland Park moves ahead with BP site purchase
At its August 3 meeting, the village moved forward with the revised purchase agreement for the BP property at 9401…
Orland Park to resurface streets with Rebuild Illinois funds
The village of Orland Park is using nearly $1 million in Rebuild Illinois funding to restore and resurface portions of…
Palos Heights
Former Worth dispatcher continues giving back through school supply drive
Former Worth dispatcher Valerie Baudo brings police, RE/MAX 10 and community volunteers together to provide school supplies for local students.
First responders bring the fun at Palos Heights National Night Out
Palos Heights residents joined first responders for National Night Out featuring safety demonstrations, station tours, entertainment and community connections.
Bridgeview
Killer sentenced to 30 years for 2024 murder of Bridgeview man
Anthony Calderon, who was charged with the 2024 murder of Arturo Cantu Jr., has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with no chance of…
Power outage forces Fifth District Courthouse to reschedule all July 28 cases
A storm-related power outage has forced the Fifth Municipal District Courthouse in Bridgeview to reschedule all cases scheduled for July 28, according to an administrative…
Worth
Stahlak Park transformed into Worth’s newest gem
After four decades as open space, Stahlak Park reopened with Worth’s first pickleball courts, new amenities and heartfelt community celebration.
Worth Cruisers show off classic rides in weekly tradition
The car show usually draws large crowds and 150 entrants to the parking lot of Water’s Edge Golf Course, 7205…
Evergreen Park
AI joins the fight against stroke at OSF
OSF HealthCare is expanding AI technology to all 18 hospitals, helping doctors identify strokes and make faster treatment decisions.
Student artists blend science and creativity in new EPCHS mural project
Evergreen Park Community High School students combined science and art to create a STEAM-inspired mural that will permanently brighten the…
Burbank
Parks and Rec keeps Brookfield busy
A busy late summer and early fall is on tap, says the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department
Brookfield to recover costs on nursing home calls
The Brookfield Village Board voted unanimously Monday to impose a fee on nursing homes and assisted living facilities for emergency lift assistance calls.
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn Fall Fest brings live music, country tunes and ’90s nostalgia
Oak Lawn Fall Fest returns Sept. 11-13 with live country music, ’90s hits and three days of community entertainment.
Hickory Hills veteran presented car for her military service
Oak Lawn’s Miranda Hobson wasn’t presented with a key to the city, but she was presented with keys to a new electric vehicle Chevrolet Equinox.
Willow Springs
Willow Springs OKs Nolton Avenue sidewalk project with state ‘Safe Routes’ grant
Thanks to a grant program aimed at making students’ routes to school safer, youngsters attending Willow Springs School should have an easier walk…
Willow Springs trustees OK parks commissioner West to fill Posch vacancy
Wendy West was sworn in last week as Willow Springs’ newest village trustee, to fill the vacancy on the board left by Fred…
Summit
Area National Night Out events draw large crowds, strong community support
Police departments and first responders across the southwest suburbs brought their departments into neighborhoods this month…
Illinois designates July 25 as Emmett Till Day
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday establishing July 25 as a statewide day of reflection and…
LaGrange
Patricia Metsch remembered for faith, family, humor and a life well-lived
Patricia Metsch, remembered for her humor, faith and devotion to family, leaves behind a legacy of…
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand…
Palos Park
Palos Park touch a truck puts kids in the driver’s seat
Palos Park families enjoyed Touch a Truck, explored emergency vehicles, climbed aboard a vintage tractor and…
Palos Park Teen Academy puts students on patrol
The Palos Park Teen Police Academy gives students hands-on experience, builds confidence and strengthens connections between…
Justice
Overweight loads, expired plates in Justice
Overweight loads and expired license plates in Justice police reports.
Justice police blotter july 22
JUSTICE Driving on a suspended license Jerry Bastida, 26, was pulled over at 5:48 a.m. July 10 at Archer and La Grange Road…
Brookfield
Maple Avenue work starts in Brookfield
Work is set to begin on Aug. 18 on Maple Avenue in Brookfield, which could result in delays driving.
Village lauds KPGS Consulting for Brookfield Shops efforts
Brookfield village officials Monday commended KPGS Consulting for going above and beyond its contractual obligations to help shape Brookfield Shops at Progress Park,…
Archer Heights – Chicago
City Council hears from youth: Invest in neighborhoods, not punishment
At a hearing on Chicago’s teen gatherings, young people and researchers challenge enforcement-focused policies, pointing to evidence that community investment —…
Rhine VFW hosts annual dog and cat adoption event
The Rhine VFW Post 2729 filled with potential adopters, supply vendors, and rescue animals Friday as the Regarding Rainey Non-Profit Dog…
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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