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2026 ELECTIONS
Casten faces Ruzevich in 6th District Democratic primary
Incumbent 6th District Congressman Sean Casten has another primary opponent on his hands in Joey Ruzevich.
Hynes challenges Kaegi for Cook County Assessor
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes is challenging two-term incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
Voters face host of races in March 17 primary
Illinois voters are already early voting in state, county and local races in the March 17 primary election.
Tabares, Quinn back Reilly for Cook County Board president
Ald. Silvana Tabares and Ald. Marty Quinn rallied recently in support of fellow alderman Brendan Reilly for county board president at Ciao Raggazi, 5440 S. Narragansett Ave.
OUR TOP NEWS
Record Collector recalls Pope Leo as a Blues Brothers fan
For the last 40 years, West Lawn resident Larry O’Connell has been bringing Record Collector shows to the area.
Andrew High School plungers make a splash for Special Olympics
Students, staff and community members at Victor J. Andrew High School raised more than $32,000 for Special Olympics Illinois during their Polar Plunge.
Countryside to pay $165,565 for demolition of old city hall
The old Countryside City Hall building at the southwest corner of East Avenue and 55th Street will soon come tumbling down.
Willow Springs wants folks to shape up at outdoor fitness court
The Willow Springs Village Board approved spending $115,000 to install an outdoor fitness court at Lions Park.
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Sheriff Dart program provides seniors with cell phones
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office created the Cell Phone for Seniors Program to provide free emergency 911 cell phones to seniors.
Church meal program has been feeding hundreds in need for 26 years
For 26 years, First Congregational Church of La Grange has opened its doors every Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
Stickney trustee Jeff White retires after 16 years of public service
After 16 years of public service on the Stickney Village Board, Trustee Jeff White retired at the end of February.
Prep Sports
Stephen Brown, Marist boys basketball earn first trip downstate
North Carolina State football recruit Stephen Brown’s steal and dunk put Marist ahead to stay in a 56-53 supersectional win against Richwoods/
Charles Barnes Jr., Marist end 45-year sectional drought
Charles Barnes Jr. scored 31 points as Marist beat Homewood-Flossmoor to win its first sectional title since 1981.
Mayhem
Chicago homicides hit lowest level since 1965
Chicago homicides hit lowest level since 1965 with 416 deaths, down 29% from 2024.
Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
A car crashed into Beverly Phono Mart early New Year’s Day, damaging the popular Southwest Side record store.
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Area roundup: Lily Strand, Fiona Crane have SXU softball thinking big
St. Xavier softball is looking to return to the NAIA World Series for the first time since finishing second in…
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Class 4A state champ Nazareth tops the final girls basketball rankings of the season.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
There’s a new No. 1 in this week’s rankings.
De La Salle falls to Hyde Park in Class 3A sectional final
Steph Dixon and Chaden Harvey had nine points each for De La Salle in a 43-40 loss to Hyde Park…
Brother Rice looks to future after sectional loss
Zach Grabowski and Joe Niego combined for 21 points in Brother Rice’s 64-54 loss to Homewood-Flossmoor in a Class 4A…
Sophia Towne, Nazareth roll to Class 4A state championship
Sophia Towne scored 17 points as Nazareth beat Loyola 55-23 to win its second girls basketball state title in four…
Curie’s season ends with OT loss in sectional final
Curie rallied from 14 down in the third quarter before falling 71-65 in overtime to St. Ignatius in the Class…
Kendall Holliday, Michael Oliver Jr. help Curie get by St. Laurence
Kendall Holliday scored 21 points and Michael Oliver Jr. hit a big 3-pointer to end the third quarter as Curie…
Stella Sakalas scores 30, Nazareth advances to 4A final
Nazareth advanced to its fourth state-title game since 2022.
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Orland Park
New Lenox man charged with drunk driving in Orland Park
A New Lenox man was arrested early Feb. 21 after police found him passed out behind the wheel of a…
Cal City man charged with theft from Orland Square Macy’s
A Calumet City man was arrested Feb. 24 after police say he stole nearly $425 worth of merchandise from Macy’s…
Palos Heights
Swimmers, cyclists and runners compete at Moraine Valley Tri for a Cause
More than 70 participants competed in the sixth annual Tri for a Cause indoor triathlon and duathlon at Moraine Valley…
Irish Soda Bread Baking Contest a hit in Palos Heights
Pass Health Foods held its first Irish Soda Bread Baking Contest on March 7, with 29 entries celebrating Irish heritage…
Bridgeview
Bridgeview police peacefully end armed hostage standoff
Bridgeview police negotiated the peaceful release of two hostages early Sunday after a 20-year-old man threatened them with an air rifle inside their home.
1 man dies, 1 hurt in shooting at Bridgeview pool hall
One man was killed and a second man was wounded during an early morning shootout in the parking lot of a Bridgeview pool hall, police…
Worth
Second teen charged with Oak Lawn, Worth video gaming break-ins
A second Chicago teen has been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries targeting Oak Lawn and Worth businesses…
Large crowds attend Worth Friday fish frys
Worth has always been referred to as the “Friendly Village” but residents can add Fish Fry Fridays during the Lenten…
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park students rock the stage for ALS
Evergreen Park Community High School students will perform 11 acts at the annual NHS talent show benefiting ALS support organization…
Search for Dan Davis ends in heartbreak
Beloved Bourbon Street sound engineer Dan Davis was found in Blue Island months after his disappearance sparked a massive Mount…
Burbank
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…
Tornado levels homes in Aroma Park, Kankakee area
A devastating, long-track wedge tornado caused significant destruction in Aroma Park, just southeast of the City of Kankakee, on the evening of March…
Oak Lawn
Schumacher-Cawley to be awarded McAuley Award
Katie Schumacher-Cawley is receiving an award on March 12 from her alma mater Mother McAuley.
Man charged with burglarizing Oak Lawn, Worth businesses with video gaming machines
A Chicago man has been arrested for a rash of burglaries targeting Oak Lawn and Worth businesses with video gaming machines.
Willow Springs
Argo honors 13 alumni for distinguished achievements
Argo Community High School honored 13 alumni Feb. 5 for their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.
Summit residents say Hands off Argo Park
A special meeting was called for a community discussion about possible improvements and a potential partnership involving Argo Park and adjacent Argo Community…
Summit
García delivers fed dollars for Forest View, Brookfield, Summit and Stickney community projects
More than $13 million in direct federal funding is coming to benefit 15 organizations on Chicago’s…
Early morning thieves hit 2 Summit businesses
Two Summit businesses suffered broken windows when they were broken into early Thursday morning, Feb. 12,…
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
Williams takes the reins as Palos Park clerk
Kathy Williams received the village council’s blessing at the March 9 meeting to take over as…
Veterans share their stories through art at McCord Gallery
McCord Gallery opened “The Veterans Experience Through Art,” featuring 70 works by 35 veteran artists exploring…
Justice
Back to drawing board for street work in Justice
It’s back to the drawing board for Justice regarding a pavement and drainage project for 75th Street in Justice.
$550,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at Justice gas station
The ticket was purchased at the Exxon gas station located at 8359 S. Robert Road in Justice.
Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo becomes a movie set: Penguins, Polar Bears, and all
For eight days in December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned into a movie set for filming of the feature-length film “Christmas at the Zoo.”
Da Bears, Da Zoo: How Brookfield Zoo shared game-day juju
The Bears hadn’t even kicked off yet Saturday night, but Brookfield Zoo Chicago was already in game mode.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Reaction mixed to planned Archer Avenue upgrades
Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez (14th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd), whose wards include stretches of Archer, had different takes on the Moving Archer…
Ald. Tabares and her team take the Polar Plunge
Ald. Silvana Tabares and staff bravely jumped into the icy waters of Lake Michigan at North Beach Avenue to support Special…
OPINIONS
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.
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some…
Ray Hanania: Trump’s hypocritical fake policies on fighting drug dealers
President Donald Trump has no moral spine when it comes to serving the public, but has a will of steel when it comes to serving himself.
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