At a hearing on Chicago’s teen gatherings, young people and researchers challenge enforcement-focused policies, pointing to evidence that community investment — not criminalization — reduces violence.
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Summerween brings spooky fun to Beverly in the middle of summer
Families packed the Beverly Arts Center for Summerween, enjoying costumes, community fun and Halloween spirit under sunny skies.
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Archdiocese mourns loss of Rev. John Hennessey
Rev. John Hennessey, a longtime Archdiocese of Chicago priest and pastor, is remembered for nearly 60 years of ministry.
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Chicago Hounds claim first MLR title with perfect season
The Chicago Hounds won the 2026 Major League Rugby title Sunday, completing an undefeated season with a 35-17 victory over the California Legion.
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Southwest side storm damage: Cleanup under way as wards rally
Chicago’s southwest side is still recovering from back-to-back storms that struck June 10 and 11, leaving nearly 8,000 residents without power at peak and triggering an EF2 tornado that leveled a garage, blew off a school roof, and left a family trapped inside their home.
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Archer Heights dentist charged with Medicaid fraud
A dentist who practices in Chicago’s Archer Heights community has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with defrauding Medicaid of more than $100,000.
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Cardenas launches mayoral bid with call for financial discipline, neighborhood investment
Cook County Commissioner George Cardenas launched his mayoral campaign on a platform of fiscal overhaul and youth intervention, citing an audit showing city spending growing at twice the inflation rate while neighborhoods receive fewer services.
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Against all odds, Moraine Valley graduate earns Illinois recognition
Mokena resident Brian P. Swift earned a statewide distinguished alumnus award for inspiring others through advocacy, writing and service.
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Music Mondays set the stage for a summer of concerts in Beverly
Smiley Tillmon launched Beverly Arts Center’s Music Mondays series, kicking off a summer of free concerts spanning blues, jazz, rock and more.
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Augustinian community installs new Prior Provincial, bids farewell to departing pastor: Kathy Headley
The Augustinian friars installed Rev. Thomas McCarthy as Prior Provincial on Wednesday, June 10, in a candlelit ceremony at St. Rita Shrine despite severe storms that knocked out power. McCarthy, a St. Rita High School alumnus who previously served as the school’s president, succeeds Rev. Anthony Pizzo, who is beginning a sabbatical after eight years in the role.