Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
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Kurt Russell, LOTR stars to headline FAN EXPO Chicago
Chicago’s oldest comic convention, Fan Expo Chicago, is returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont August 14-16 with a truly star-studded cast.
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Robbers target Southwest Side businesses
Chicago police are warning Southwest Side businesses to be vigilant as they investigate two robberies and a late-night break-in in the past week.
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Area National Night Out events draw large crowds, strong community support
Police departments and first responders across the southwest suburbs brought their departments into neighborhoods this month during National Night Out, the nationwide initiative held the first Tuesday of August to strengthen police-community relationships. The events drew families, local businesses, and volunteers eager to connect with officers in a relaxed setting. In Stickney and Forest View, […]
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Killer sentenced to 30 years for 2024 murder of Bridgeview man
Anthony Calderon, who was charged with the 2024 murder of Arturo Cantu Jr., has been sentenced to 30 years in prison with no chance of parole.
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Donald Wiberg, legendary Kennedy High School teacher, dies
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Aldermen give interns a look inside local government
Two aldermen invested in their neighborhoods this summer by bringing young residents into their ward offices, giving them a rare look at how local government actually works.
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Getty courts 4th District voters in Summit
Chris Getty, the mayor of Lyons and supervisor of Lyons Township, made his pitch to Summit residents on July 28, telling a crowd at Chester’s Tavern and Pizza that Washington needs leaders willing to put communities before politics.
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Hickory Hills veteran presented car for her military service
Oak Lawn’s Miranda Hobson wasn’t presented with a key to the city, but she was presented with keys to a new electric vehicle Chevrolet Equinox.
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Orland Park cites first responders for tornado response
Officials later issued a proclamation making August National Emergency Management Awareness Month.