At 21, Tesneem Amine is running for school board, proving that leadership has no age limit—just a willingness to serve.
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Jerry Butler, Soul Legend and Longtime Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 84
Jerry Butler, the soul singer known as “The Iceman” and a longtime Cook County commissioner, has died at the age of 84. Butler’s smooth baritone voice made him a defining figure in R&B music, while his decades of public service left a lasting impact on the Chicago community. Born in Sunflower, Mississippi, Butler moved to […]
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ThunderBolts manager Bobby Jenks takes indefinite leave for cancer treatment
Windy City ThunderBolts field manager Bobby Jenks is taking an indefinite leave of absence as he undergoes treatment for stage 4 stomach cancer. Jenks, 43, received the diagnosis during the offseason while finalizing the ThunderBolts’ 2025 spring training roster. He is currently in Portugal, where he moved with his family, undergoing treatment. “Our thoughts and […]
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Four siblings, one school, a year to remember at Oak Lawn High
Four Rybicki siblings navigate a rare year together at Oak Lawn High, juggling classes, sports, and family while leaning on each other.
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Faith and family guide Rev. Hunter Farrow’s new role in Palos Park
On a crisp November morning, Rev. Hunter Farrow stood before his new congregation at the Church of the Transfiguration in Palos Park, embodying the culmination of a journey shaped by faith, family, and a deep sense of calling. As he surveyed the pews, he felt a profound sense of purpose—a vocation he first discerned as […]
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Marist alum Robert Clifford donates $1 million for scholarships
Robert Clifford credits Marist High School for changing his life. Clifford, a 1969 graduate of the school at 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago, spent his high school years working in a lumberyard for his father, a carpenter. Without a defined career path, Clifford assumed he would follow in his father’s footsteps. “Looking back, I […]
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Grooving into retirement: Teacher spins new life with record shop
Independent record shop Long Live Vinyl brings music lovers together with retro vibes and timeless grooves. In the 1960s, the record player wasn’t just a device—it was a lifestyle accessory as essential as shag carpeting and avocado-colored appliances. Nestled in the corner of countless living rooms, these spinning musical oracles brought rock, soul, and psychedelic […]
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Cocoa, crafts, and Santa: Families revel in festive Polar Express night at OLCHS
It starts with the soft hiss of a train slicing through a quiet, snow-drenched night, the air shimmering with magic you can almost touch. The Polar Express, a beloved holiday tale, sweeps readers onto an extraordinary journey where belief is the golden ticket and a young boy’s doubt melts into wonder. Clad in pajamas and […]
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Chicago Ridge woman crochets 150 scarves to spread warmth and love
Sally Flanagan describes herself as a child who could never sit still. “When I was young, Superman was very popular,” Flanagan, 78, said. “I would find a blanket, drape it around my shoulders and run around my grandmother’s apartment.” Flanagan grew up on Chicago’s South Side in an apartment building where her grandmother, Nettie Alterson, […]
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From the battlefield to the home front: Jim Kruse’s mission to honor and support veterans
Jim Kruse dedicates his life to uplifting troops, veterans and his community Jim Kruse stands at the center of a bustling community hall, his hands steady as he folds a handwritten card into a care package. Around him, volunteers laugh and chat, but his focus never wavers. “This isn’t just about the packages,” he said. […]