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Palos Park Woman’s Club helps young artists chase big dreams
Palos Park Woman’s Club awarded three local teens scholarships supporting dance, music and theater dreams during a heartfelt ceremony Wednesday.
Brew Bucket Coffee has Oak Lawn buzzing over bucket drinks
New downtown Oak Lawn café Brew Bucket Coffee is drawing crowds with bucket-served drinks, homemade recipes and fresh baked pastries.
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.”
Reed honored at his final Palos Park meeting
The Palos Park village council said its goodbyes to outgoing commissioner G. Darryl Reed who retired after 15 years on the council.
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Brookfield approves 27-unit residential/commerical 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 in the…
Brookfield nears end of lead service line replacements
The Village of Brookfield has awarded two contracts totaling more than $10.4 million to complete the final phase of its lead service line replacement program…
Brookfield Public Works open to the public on Saturday
The Brookfield Public Works department will host a free open house Saturday, May 16, from noon to 2:30 p.m., giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at…
Prep Sports
Surprise, surprise: Catcher Parker Zasada leads Reavis in steals
South Suburban-bound catcher Parker Zasada had a team-best 29 stolen bases in Reavis’ first 27 games.
Area roundup: Marist coaches join ESCC Hall of Fame
Brendan Heffernan, Colleen Phelan and Jprdan Vidovic were named to the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame.
Mayhem
Summit woman honored for saving neighbor’s life
Karen Wolf didn’t hesitate. When she found an injured neighbor collapsed on the ground during a March 13 dog walk, she…
Rockford woman charged with retail theft, warrant violation at Target
Rockford woman arrested at Target for $187 theft, drug paraphernalia possession, and using false name to evade outstanding warrant.
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Baseball vet Tom Carcione takes over as Windy City ThunderBolts manager
Tom Carcione is in his secont stint with the ThunderBolts after serving as hitting coach in 2015.
Kennedy’s Viviana Tryfonopoulos races to Public League 3,200 title
Kennedy junior Viviana Tryfonopoulos won the Public League 3,200 meters by more than 35 seconds and had a season-best in…
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out which team joins the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Danny Donovan drops down in order, helps spark St. Laurence
Wisconsin-Parkside recruit Danny Donovan has thrived since moving from No. 1 to No. 6 in the St. Laurence batting order.
Shelby Izzo provides immediate power for Evergreen Park
Shelby Izzo has been ain instant contributor for Evegreen Park softball as a freshnan as a hitter, second baseman and…
St. Laurence’s Maddie Misch speeds up the pace as senior
Maddie Misch helped St. Laurence softball earn its fourth straight GCAC Red title, striking out four in three innings in…
Luke Stulga is center of attention for Illinois State baseball
Junior center fielder Luke Stulga, a St. Laurence graduate, has been a defensive and offensive standout for Illinois State.
Vedette sports report: Crete-Monee names softball field for Sue Giannantonio
Sue Giannantonio coached Crete-Monee softball for 32 seasons, winning more than 500 games along with 10 conference titles.
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Orland Park
Mayor Dodge posts video message opposing state house bill over infrastructure concerns
Mayor Jim Dodge opposes the Build Act, citing concerns about stormwater management, school capacity, and emergency services without infrastructure upgrades.
Pair charged with stealing from Kohl’s
Two people were arrested April 24 for possession of drug paraphernalia and retail theft after police said they took $184…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights Farmers Market returns with fresh food, music and family fun
The Palos Heights Farmers Market returned with fresh produce, local vendors, live music and family-friendly community events through October.
Palos Park Woman’s Club turn Mother’s Day into community celebration
Palos Park Woman’s Club raised more than $20,000 during its Mother’s Day Walk supporting Moraine Valley students nearing graduation.
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
Rainbow Cone celebration caps year of powerful student senior bond
McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents celebrated Macs with Mercy ending with Rainbow Cone, honoring a year of service and…
Evergreen Park opens first farmers market of the season
The Evergreen Park Farmers Market is traditionally the first to open for the season in the southwest suburbs.
Burbank
Ruth Ann (nee Stassen) Richardson, 88
Ruth Ann Richardson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home in Joliet, surrounded by the love of her…
It’s Bike Month in Brookfield, village board declares
Brookfield officials declared May “Bike Month,” encouraging residents to cycle for transportation and recreation during Bike to Work Week which runs through May…
Oak Lawn
New Xfinity store coming to busy Cicero Avenue
Comcast will open its first Xfinity retail store in Oak Lawn this summer as part of a broader south suburban expansion.
Moraine Valley graduation speakers prove persistence pays off
Moraine Valley graduates Kelly Wilson and Amin Tekrour inspired classmates with emotional speeches about perseverance, courage and finding opportunity.
Willow Springs
Willow Springs Lions sell out pork chop dinner
The record turnout marks the strongest year yet for the 15-year-old fundraiser, which supports Lions Club community projects.
Tulips are blooming at Willow Springs Village Hall
Hundreds of tulips are blooming this spring at Willow Springs Village Hall — the colorful result of a larger construction project that’s doing…
Summit
Argo culinary arts program climbs to new heights with PepsiCo partnership
This year’s winners were senior Jasmine Marquez and junior Medinah Yusef.
Archer Road bridge work in Summit under way
Anticipated bridgework in Summit reduces traffic flow.
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
Palos Park police commissioner warns of new ghost tapping scam
Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk has studied scams to warn residents about over the years,…
Stagg’s Wills joins cousins in winning Evans Scholarship
For Stagg High School senior Jasper Wills, earning a Chick Evans Scholarship was just him continuing…
Justice
Wilkins students get real-world civics lesson by running village board
Eight Wilkins Junior High students voted on real village business at the Justice Village Board meeting, learning how local government actually works.
Local Lions clubs honor teachers, veterans, first responders
The awards celebrate educators, first responders, and community members whose service has shaped the area.
Brookfield
Brookfield park expansion underway, summer camps fill up
Construction on the second phase of Ehlert Park improvements is underway, with completion expected later this year, Brookfield’s Parks and Recreation Department announced…
The Shops of Brookfield off to a great start
The Shops of Brookfield held its grand opening May 8, featuring a sign built with repurposed bricks from the historic Strand Theater.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Apartment complex to replace Gaynor building
The huge three-story Gaynor building, which occupied that spot since 1924, had fallen into such disrepair that it could not be…
Student artists bring personal projects to life at SXU
Saint Xavier University seniors presented Built from What We Were Given thesis projects, showcasing personal stories through art, design, film and…
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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