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Isael Barrow-Salazar’s 4 TDs lead Curie past Urban Prep
Freshmen Isael Barrow-Salazar and Treyvion Townsend have stepped into starting roles at running back and quarterback for Curie.
City football roundup: Goode beats Perspectives for first time
Quarterback Jordan Boston ran for two TDs in Goode’s 28-18 win against Perspectives.
Lyons soccer shuts out St. Laurence to win BodyArmor title
Ari Chen sparked a strong defensive effort and Harrison Kittridge scored twice as Lyons stayed unbeaten and handed St. Laurence its first loss of the year.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
See which team joined the rankings this week and how teams stand heading into Week 8.
Area football roundup: Fleming brothers help Marist get past Carmel
Marist’s Jake Fleming threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, both to his brother Conor, in a 12-7 win against Carmel.
Doniven Campbell steps up, scores 4 TDs as St. Rita rolls by Leo
With starter Brandon Johnson Jr. sidelined, Doniven Campbell ran 25 times for 209 yards in St. Rita’s win against Leo.
Lucas Matykiewicz catches 3 TD passes as Sandburg rallies past Lincoln-Way West
Sean Ruisz threw for 175 yards, including 116 to Lucas Matykiewicz in a 20-9 win against Lincoln-Way West.
Defensive star Brayden Parks runs for 2 touchdowns as Brother Rice beats Fenwick
Brayden Parks, a top-200 senior nationally, took a break from defense to run for two short touchdowns for Brother Rice.
Regional golf roundup: Andrew girls win first regional
Senior Lily Konczyk shot an 88 to lead Andrew to victory in its own Class 2A girls golf regional.
Area roundup: Former Nazareth star J.J. McCarthy traded to NFL’s New York Giants
After winning a college national championship at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh, J.J. McCarthy will play for John Harbaugh with the NFL’s New York Giants.
We/Us
Residents pack Burbank firehouse for 47th annual pancake breakfast
Cars lined the block around the Burbank Fire Department’s firehouse at 6530 W. 79th St. on the morning of Sunday, Sept.…
McCook Bohemain Restaurant & Bar serves up food for everyone’s taste
Lynn Sorice wanted to keep the tradition alive when she bought McCook Bohemian Restaurant & Bar four years ago. She also…
Ald. Silvana Tabares raises $19,500 for CPD bulletproof vests
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund teamed up for the annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast.
Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit
Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. and First Lady Dr. Marvel Parker invited the community to celebrate 100 years of faith, family, and…
Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the…
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
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Midway 5K roars back to life, provides record fundraising for Special Children’s Charities
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Garcia helps Midway Airport land $5.5M federal grant
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Rev. Steven Dombrowski remembered for a life of faith
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
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Saint Xavier University celebrates 180 years with community festival
Saint Xavier University celebrated 180 years with music, food, family activities and community connections during a beautiful September evening.
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Man charged after toddler shot in head; other 8th District arrestsDraft
An 18-month-old was critically injured in a shooting that brought felony charges. Also: an alleged bat-and-knife threat to a neighbor.
8th District police make arrests in violence, weapons cases
Eight people face charges in the 8th District following incidents involving weapons, domestic violence, and traffic stops across mid-September.
Eight arrested in 8th District on charges ranging from gun possession to sexual abuse
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery,…