Moraine Valley Fire Academy students collected food and household essentials for Project Care, helping fellow students and families facing rising costs.
Category: Regional Top News
Posted inBurbank
St. Laurence fair kicked off the holiday shopping season
More than 60 vendors, holiday gifts, children’s crafts and a pumpkin patch welcomed shoppers to the annual St. Laurence Mothers Club Fair.
Posted in2026 Elections
Republican Cook County commissioners denounce Liz Gorman in District 17 race
Southwest suburban Republican politics has been shaken by a shocking twist in the race for Cook County Commissioner for District 17.
Posted inOak Lawn
Grove Coffee brews up a year of smiles
Grove Coffee celebrates its first year in Oak Lawn, building community connections through friendly service, craft coffee and a welcoming atmosphere.
Posted in2026 Elections
Hurley, McGovern run to replace Cunningham in 18th District
Voters in the 18th Illinois Senate District on Nov. 3 will choose between former state Rep. Fran Hurley and Republican Christine McGovern, a real estate business owner and former Local School Council member.
Posted in2026 Elections
Palos Heights SD 128 seeks money to continue mission
Smit noted that this is the first time District 128 has ever asked for a limiting rate increase, and argued that it is necessary in order to finance the district’s day to day expenses, keep class sizes down, and maintain extracurricular programing options.
Posted inYour Town
McAuley’s new Young Professionals Board opens with career-change panel
Four Mother McAuley graduates shared career-change advice with alumnae at a Young Professionals Board panel and networking event in Chicago.
Posted inYour Town
Shop local at American Legion Post 1160’s Craft and Vendor Fair
Chicago Ridge’s Glenn Maker American Legion Auxiliary will host a Nov. 12 craft fair featuring local vendors, baked goods, food and raffles.
Posted in2026 Elections
Gorman, Hoffenberg vie for County Board 17th District seat
The District 17 race in the Nov. 3 election will be interesting as it always is because it’s one of the few districts that elects Republicans to the top-heavy Democratic board.
Posted inRegional New News
Eighth-graders take over Palos Heights City Hall
The City of Palos Heights’ City Council hosted its annual Mayor for a Day event ahead of its Oct. 20 meeting.
