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Officials break ground on 183 apartments at long-vacant LeClaire Courts site
Developers, city officials and former residents broke ground Tuesday on the first new housing at the old LeClaire Courts public housing site in…
Palos Heights adopts downtown redevelopment plan
The City of Palos Heights voted last week to adopt a downtown redevelopment plan created by MKSK Studios, a move meant to give…
Orland Park ready to approve speed cameras
According to one public safety survey that started on Oct. 1, Orland Park residents want to see the village bring in speed cameras…
Visit Southland says Orland Park is tops for tourism
Orland Park won the Community Tourism Excellence Team Award on Oct. 8 at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort in East…
2026 HS Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
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2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
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2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Orland Park acts to head off teen takeovers
Thus far, there haven’t been any teen takeover incidents in Orland Park, but village officials are taking steps to thwart the possibility of it happening…
Brain Boost Tutoring cited as Orland business of the month
Brain Boost Tutoring received a positive boost on Oct. 5 when Orland Park named it the Business of the Month for October.
Palos Park uncertain on e-bikes regulations
Some communities have expressed public concern over e-bikes in their villages and cities, but Palos Park intentionally stayed silent.
Prep Sports
Peotone routs Manteno in rivalry game
Peotone players celebrate after beating host Manteno 42-13 on Oct. 9 in the annual Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game. Nick Cronin ran for 120 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Blue Devils. See more in Sports. Photo by Jim Piacentini
Vedette football roundup: Peotone rolls past Manteno in Rumble on Route 50
Nick Cronin ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns as Peotone beat rival Manteno 42-13 to win the Rumble on Route 50.
Mayhem
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…
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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Vedette sports report: Crete-Monee girls tennis wins conference
Hala Ghaben won the No. 1 singles title and Savannah and Samantha Lascam took first at No. 1 doubles as…
Curie’s Doumarier Tabb finds new home, new life in Chicago
Doumarier Tabb, who moved in with his aunt and uncle in Chicago after his mother died, has emerged as a…
City football roundup: Goode’s comeback falls short against Ag. Science
Aedan Cleveland and Gabriel Chambers-Crosby combined for 240 rushing yards and three TDs in Goode’s loss to Ag. Science.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where area teams stand heading into the last week of the regular season.
Isaiah Flowers, Richards beat Shepard to win 37th conference title
Richards’ Isaiah Flowers caught an 18-yard TD pass, recovered a fumble and return an interception 65 yards for a touchdown.
Like father, like son: JJ Nash follows in dad Jeremy’s footsteps at Marist
Receiver JJ Nash, who had one TD catch against St. Laurence and two more vs. Mount Carmel, is the son…
Area football roundup: John Fennell sets St. Rita single-game passing record
John Fennell passed for a program-record 322 yards and four touchdowns as St. Rita rolled past Benet 56-24.
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Orland Park
2 charged with retail theft at Orland Square Mall
Two people charged with retail theft at Orland Square Mall stores.
Orland Park Pioneers cheerleaders take first place, advance to state
Orland Park Pioneers lightweight cheerleaders take first place at East Aurora, earning a spot at state as they prepare for…
Palos Heights
Strong women, strong community fuel Palos Goes Pink
Palos Goes Pink brought the community together Oct. 3 to exercise, raise money and support metastatic breast cancer research.
Strong women take center stage at Women Making a Difference
Palos Park’s Women Making a Difference event brings women leaders together to discuss service, leadership, volunteerism and strengthening local communities.
Bridgeview
Bridgeview DMV to close Oct. 9 for renovations
The Bridgeview DMV at 7358 W. 87th St. is scheduled to close Friday, Oct. 9, for renovations, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
Peaceful Palestine Fest draws thousands as protesters scuffle in parking lot
Thousands of people packed SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview to enjoy Palestine Fest as protesters scuffled in the parking lot Sunday afternoon.
Worth
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.
Shepard musicians make memories across Europe
Fourteen Shepard band students joined musicians from across Chicagoland for a European tour filled with performances, sightseeing, history and friendships.
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park condemns domestic violence
Domestic violence was condemned during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night. Mayor Kelly Burke noted that violence against…
Sunny skies draw big crowd for Evergreen Park Oktoberfest
Nothing says Oktoberfest better than pony rides, music, and, naturally, German bratwurst. All that and more were featured at the fifth…
Burbank
Kathleen M. Horne, 72
Kathleen M. Horne, 72, died.
Willow Springs approves Flood Brothers waste contract
Willow Springs aopproves a four-year waste contract with Flood Brothers.
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn’s Catalina Vera proves kindness Is her greatest superpower
Oak Lawn kindergartner Catalina Vera advances in Stan Lee’s Super Kid competition, winning hearts with her taekwondo skills, courage and kindness.
Oak Lawn police charge six in theft, traffic violations and street racing
Oak Lawn police charged six people this month in cases ranging from package theft to street racing that caused a crash.
Willow Springs
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Summit
Argo plans free ‘Nightmare Before Fall Fest’ before Richards football game
Argo Community High School plans to fill its track with train rides, inflatables and a petting…
Summit honors Army veteran Michael Salgado on his 100th birthday
Michael Salgado sat in the front row at the Summit Village Board meeting Monday, Oct. 5,…
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
Women Making a Difference: Powerful Voices, Inspiring Stories
Women leaders shared stories and advice on service, representation and mentorship at Palos Park’s Women Making…
McCord Gallery unveils a colorful world of fashion, fiber and art
More than 15 regional artists showcase costumes, sculptural quilts and textile creations at McCord Gallery’s Fashion-Fiber-Textile…
Justice
Justice family builds a free haunt so every kid gets a Halloween
Every year Hazelett, Jaxson’s father, Steven Crutchfield, and Jaxson turn their home at 8016 S. 87th Ave. in Justice into a walk-through haunt…
Justice police ticket man for loose pallets
A 47-year-old man received two tickets after police stopped his red 2015 GMC pickup at 8:59 a.m. Oct. 6 because the wooden pallets…
Brookfield
Brookfield trustees focus on grants for bikes, walkers
Brookfield trustees have unanimously voted to apply for two state and federal transportation grants.
Martinez named Brookfield Police Officer of 2025
Brookfield names the police officer of the year for 2025
Archer Heights – Chicago
Kids painted pumpkins with CAPS Officers at Home Run Inn for 2nd annual event
Kids got their hands dirty and painted pumpkins on Oct. 12 at the second annual Paint-a-Pumpkin with a Police Officer, held…
Charges in sword threat, Holy Cross Hospital battery, gas station fight
Police say a man pointed a sword at a woman’s chest and a woman slapped a Holy Cross Hospital nurse.
OPINIONS
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.
Ray Hanania: Trump betrays America and Republican Party
It is amazing how so many Americans were duped by Donald Trump, a convicted felon who has one priority: to serve himself and his family.
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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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