Cong. Sean Casten says 472,000 Illinoisans stand to lose some or all SNAP benefits, including up to 60,000 children, seniors, veterans, and working parents.
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Reavis grad Brian Gutierrez, Fire earn first playoff win since 2009
Brian Gutierrez, who grew up in Burbank, scored the Fire’s first playoff goal since 2012.
Chicago Fire to host wild card game at SeatGeek
The Fire will play an MLS wild-card home game at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview Oct. 22 against Orlando. It’s their first home playoff game since 2017.
Postseason roundup: Marist’s Helena Klooster set for another state tennis run
Led by singles champ Helena Klooster, Marist edged Sandburg to win a girls tennis sectional.
Area roundup: Chicago Fire to host first playoff game since 2017
Orlando might be nicer this time of year, but the Chicago Fire is fine with staying home. An own goal by New England in the 99th minute gave the Fire a 2-2 tie on Oct. 18 on the road. That allowed the Fire, seeded eighth in the Eastern Conference, to play an MLS wild-card home game […]
Orland Park native Ruzevich to challenge Casten in primary
Orland Park native Joseph âJoeyâ Ruzevich, 27, announced he is running against Sean Casten in the 6th District Democratic Primary.
Palos Park road projects starting and finishing
Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters said the 2025 Motor Fuel Tax project will begin Oct. 23 and will be grinding asphalt on McKinley Avenue.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Fire District Partners with Schools
While Beecher District 200-U officials are seeking out a new athletic trainer, they are turning to the Beecher Fire Protection District for some help.
Area roundup: Could Fire return to SeatGeek for playoffs?
Ticketmaster is selling tickets for a possible Fire wild-card playoff game on Oct. 22, listing the location as SeatGeek Stadium.
Postseason roundup: Underdog Stagg wins another flag football regional
Stagg has won flag football regionals as a ninth and seventh seed the past two seasons.
