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Alexis Bocanegra: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15

by Alexis BocanegraSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect, observe, and celebrate Hispanic and Latino people and their contributions across the United States of America from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15

DVN Business

Comings & Goings: Halloween season stores return

by Bob BongSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Halloween is more than seven weeks away, but Spirit Halloween stores have already begun celebrating the season of the witch by opening stores across the south suburbs.

Manteno Vedette New News

Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding

by Robin SluzasSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

State Senator Mike Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding.

SWNH Top News

Lopez seeks re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda

by Robin SluzasSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is seeking re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda.

Clear Ridge Reporter New News

Dodgeball championships bring national spotlight to Bedford Park

by Jeff VorvaSeptember 9, 2026September 9, 2026

The USA Dodgeball Premier Tour National Championships took place Sept. 4-6 at the Winstrust Sports Complex.

Clear Ridge Reporter New News

Oak Lawn announces Music Fest lineup

by Bob BongSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Oak Lawn’s annual Fall Music Festival returns this weekend to the Village Green at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue.

Chicago - Garfield Ridge

After decades, Leona Altman cuts her last head of hair on 63rd Street

by Carol McGowanSeptember 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Leona Altman has been doing hair for over 60 years in the Clearing and Garfield Ridge areas Chicago’s Southwest Side. On Saturday, Aug. 29, she finished her last appointment at Rollers Cutting Crew Hair Salon, 5840 W. 63rd St. She’s not retiring entirely. Altman will continue working at Wonder Time in Homer Glen, where she […]

Clear Ridge Reporter New News

Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural

by Kathy HeadleySeptember 4, 2026September 4, 2026

On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural honoring three Chicago police officers killed in the line of duty.