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Richards’ ‘Bulldog Dispatch’ scores national award nomination
Richards High School’s “Bulldog Dispatch” earned its first national student production award nomination after winning a Chicago/Midwest NATAS Crystal Pillar Award.
Moraine Valley librarian receives statewide award
Moraine Valley librarian Dr. Troy Swanson received statewide recognition for his contributions to academic libraries, information literacy and student success.
Student journalists get lessons from the pros
About 225 students gathered at Richards High School to learn journalism, writing, photography and media skills from experienced industry professionals.
Boy with muscular dystrophy battles to star in his own comic book
Bradley sixth grader Liam Garr, who has muscular dystrophy, is competing to star in a comic book and win $25,000.
2026 HS Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Rita Mustangs.
2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Laurence Vikings.
2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Tax after tax. Three Southwest Side aldermen decry mayor’s 2027 budget
Three aldermen in a 29-member coalition are saying Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget proposal raises taxes, spending and borrowing without cutting costs.
Annual Pumpkin Jamboree Parade on Archer wows the crowd
Children, teens, and adults in Halloween costumes lined Archer Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 24, as Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood held its annual Pumpkin Jamboree Parade.
Trunk or Treat draws costumed crowds in Justice, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park and Summit
Kids in costume collected candy from car trunks Saturday as villages across the area held Trunk or Treat events.
Prep Sports
David Asher’s record-setting effort helps Manteno roll
David Asher had two interceptions in Manteno’s 62-7 win against Mendota to break the program single-season and career records.
Dylan Wellner’s two-way play sparks Nazareth past Shepard
Central Missouri commit Dylan Wellner ran for a touchdown and had two tackles for loss in Nazareth’s 44-14 win against Shepard in a Class 7A opener.
Mayhem
Man charged with kidnapping, 19-year-old with gun possession
Police charged a man with kidnapping, a 19-year-old with a gun count and others with theft, battery and drug offenses.
Eight masked offenders rob Peotone Travel Center, damage poker machines
Eight masked offenders robbed the Peotone Travel Center early Sept. 3, damaging six poker machines and stealing an unknown amount of…
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Local football playoff scoreboard
Check out all the IHSA playoff matchups for local football teams.
City football roundup: Curie drops 8A playoff opener
Harper Edwards had 59 receiving yards and a touchdown for Curie in a 49-8 Class 8A loss to Oswego East.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams rank heading into the season’s 11th week.
Reavis earns first playoff win in 11 years, gets East St. Louis next
Four players ran for touchdowns, and two passed 100 rushing yards, as Reavis beat Elgin 31-28 in the Class 7A…
Sandburg’s Estela Loureiro wins state tennis title
Sandburg senior Estela Loureiro became just the third area player to win the girls tennis singles state title.
Emmett Van Dellen, Chicago Christian look to next year after playoff loss
Emmett Van Dellen ran for one TD and passed for another, while Luke Jager had a rushing score and a…
Brendan Killen, Marist get past Neuqua Valley in 8A opening round
Brendan Killen’s interception led to a Marist touchdown as the RedHawks beat Neuqua Valley 49-28 in the Class 8A opening…
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Orland Park
Orland Park speed cameras will only issue warnings – for now
Yes, there will be speed cameras in Orland Park in the near future. However, there will be no speeding fines…
Orland Park recognizes 3 for civic contributions
The Village of Orland Park gave out three awards to recognize community individuals or groups at its Oct. 19 Committee…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights church plans free Halloween bash with trunk-or-treating and a petting zoo
Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church plans a free Fall Fest Oct. 31 with trunk-or-treating, pony rides and a petting zoo.
Palos Heights police charge driver after 100 mph chase
A 29-year-old man faces a felony charge of aggravated fleeing to elude police after Palos Heights officers said he sped…
Bridgeview
Driver killed in rear-end crash on South Harlem Avenue
Michael Prado was killed when the black Mazda he was driving struck the rear of a Durango stopped at a red light on South Harlem…
More than 1,000 turn out for Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest
More than 1,000 people came to the Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the park district. The free afternoon event,…
Worth
Worth’s Mitten Tree drive collects winter essentials for those in need
Worth’s annual Mitten Tree drive invites residents to donate new mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for children and adults in…
The Kozy Kauldron brings retro Vegas flair and Halloween chills to Worth
April Bisignani turns her Worth home into The Kozy Kauldron, a scare-free, retro Las Vegas Halloween display she builds herself.
Evergreen Park
Macs with Mercy collects 554 pairs of socks for Pat’s Pantry
Mother McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents collected 554 pairs of socks for 70 families served by Pat’s Pantry in…
FBI honors retiring Evergreen Park police chief
Michael Saunders, the retiring police chief in Evergreen Park, continues to receive honors with the latest being an award from…
Burbank
Police Blotter
BEECHER On Oct. 18, Michael Caruso, 40, of Peotone, was arrested for an active arrest warrant for Residential Burglary, after officers responded to…
Frank Pechulis, 68
Frank Pechulis, a Chicago native who loved the Bears and the White Sox, died Oct. 14, 2026, in Chicago. He was 68.
Oak Lawn
Hometown police outraise departments across Illinois, win Special Olympics belt
Hometown police raised $44,200 for Special Olympics Illinois at the Five-O Racing fundraiser Oct. 10, winning the top fundraiser belt.
Oak Lawn police reports: Retail thefts, felony DUI and cannabis charges
Oak Lawn Police say a Worth woman skipped scans at a Target self-checkout, and two Chicago men face felony drug and DUI charges.
Willow Springs
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Police reports from Willow Springs
Willow Springs man charged in attempted kidnappings of two girls in Hickory Hills
A Willow Springs man is charged with trying to force two girls into his SUV at a Hickory Hills shopping center on Oct.…
Summit
Arthur L. Sullivan, former Summit trustee and longtime coach, dies at 77
Sullivan, 77, a lifelong Summit resident and former village trustee, died Thursday, Oct. 22. He was…
Heritage Middle School places fifth in cross country sectionals
The Heritage Middle School boys cross country team placed fifth overall at the IESA sectional meet…
LaGrange
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the…
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…
Palos Park
Palos Park families celebrate Halloween on the Green
Palos Park families enjoyed candy, costumes, outdoor crafts and a spooky trail during the village’s annual…
Family pleads for help finding missing dog
A southwest suburban family desperately searches for their missing Belgian Malinois and asks residents to watch…
Justice
Justice nursing home run by Dominican Sisters marks 90 years
Rosary Hill Home, the Justice nursing home run by the Dominican Sisters, is marking 90 years of caring for older residents.
Justice police charge man with unlawful use of title
police reports from Justice
Brookfield
Brookfield trustees adopt overhauled zoning code, new landscape rules
brookfield overhauls the zoning code
Brookfield trustees focus on grants for bikes, walkers
Brookfield trustees have unanimously voted to apply for two state and federal transportation grants.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Midway runway repairs may cause flight delays, cancellations
The Chicago Department of Aviation closed Runway 22L at Midway International Airport to all arrivals and departures on Oct. 20 to repair…
8th District police charge man with murder in woman’s stabbing death
A man faces a first-degree murder charge in a woman’s stabbing death, among recent arrests reported by 8th District police.
OPINIONS
Ray Hanania: Real issues that concern voters often avoided in elections
We live in a world where “news” is manipulated, no longer delivered to the public by professional journalists trained to report news as a career craft.
Ray Hanania: Property assessments are dramatically increasing
Ray Hanania says that when it comes to taxes, the system of government plays a shell game on taxpayers.
Bailey speaks out against Illinois American Water rate hike while Pritzker hides
The public has no confidence in the ICC standing up for their rights but always surrender to IAW, their lobby and their donations.
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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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