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2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
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2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
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2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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City football roundup: Aedan Cleveland, Goode return to action with win
Aedan Cleveland ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns as Goode beat Hyde Park 56-8.
Alex Hernandez, Kavarion McCarter lead Kennedy past Hubbard
Alex Hernandez passed for 132 yards, including 102 to Kavarion McCarter, as Kennedy remained undefeated.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into Week 5.
Ty Kennedy’s two TD catches help Mount Carmel beat Marist
Junior tight end Ty Kennedy had two catches for 66 yards as Mount Carmel pulled away to beat Marist 56-26.
Back at quarterback, John Fennell sets the tone for St. Rita
John Fennell played quarterback earlier in his career, shifted to linebacker last season and is back at QB this year.
Alia Rowles’ late TD pass lifts Marist flag football to victory
Alia Rowles passed for three touchdowns as Marist beat St. Ignatius 20-19.
Area football roundup: Braeden Novak, Riverside-Brookfield keep rolling
Check out scores and highlights from Week 4 action around the area.
Marquise Charles, Jordan Lewis score 2 TDs each, lead Richards by Reavis
Eric Jacobs ran for one score and threw for another to help Richards beat Reavis 41-13.
Riverside-Brookfield volleyball tested by tough schedule
In the early going, Riverside-Brookfield has knocked off state-ranked St. Ignatius and played several other state-ranked teams.
Brady Bruen, Evergreen Park flip script vs. Shepard
Brady Bruen ran 3 yards for a score and set up the game-winning TD by Cory Isaac with an 82-yard completion as Evergreen Park beat Shepard 21-14.
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Patricia Tyznik: Bitunjac celebrates 35 years with Chicago Public Libraries
Rob Bitunjac, the branch manager at the Clearing Public Library, is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Chicago Public Library system.
Alexis Bocanegra: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect, observe, and celebrate Hispanic and Latino people and their contributions across the United…
Stickney celebrates 50 years of Family Day with fireworks, food, and new zipline
The Village of Stickney marked the 50th anniversary of its annual Old Tyme Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 6.
CPD and CFD raise $7,330 at first-ever charity softball tournament
Chicago police and firefighters played their first-ever charity softball tournament Saturday, August 29, at Wentworth Park.
9/11 ceremonies across the area open to public
Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the public and timed to mark…
Chicago Bears mascot makes a stop at Summit Library
Summit Public Library welcomed the Chicago Bears mascot, Staley, on Saturday, August 22, for an hour-long meet-and-greet that turned into a…
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Lopez seeks re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is seeking re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda.
Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural
On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural…
Moving Archer Forward plan heads to city commission for final approval
The Moving Archer Forward initiative, a planning effort to revitalize the Archer Avenue corridor, has completed its community engagement…
Quinn to exit 13th ward seat in February 2027
Alderman Quinn decides not to run for re-election but will not retire, citing family and respect for 13th Ward…
After 8-year fight, disabled CPS clerk wins permanent job
Judy Mahoney, a Chicago Public Schools clerk paralyzed in a 2017 car accident, has secured a permanent full-time position…
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Seven arrested in weekend crime sweep across Chicago Lawn district
Police made arrests across Chicago’s 8th District over Labor Day weekend, including seven suspects charged with weapons violations, assault, theft,…
Police arrest eight in retail theft, burglary, gun possession cases
Eight people arrested on charges ranging from retail theft and burglary to felony gun possession in the 8th District over…
Family honors Eliza ‘Nicky’ Morales and all femicide victims at candlelight vigil
Family honors Eliza “Nicky” Morales and all femicide victims at candlelight vigil.