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Damani Morris, Stagg snap 10-game losing streak
Damani Morris ran for 203 yards and a touchdown as Stagg beat Romeoville 6-3 to win for the first time since 2024.
Backup quarterback Max Fahey stars as Sandburg beats Riverside-Brookfield
Junior Max Fahey completed 13 of 16 passes for 214 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions in the Eagles’ 28-6 win.
East St. Louis rallies late to beat Brady Cloherty, Mount Carmel
East St. Louis outscored Mount Carmel 28-0 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 42-23 win.
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Freshman Isael Barrow-Salazar, Malik Horton lead Curie past Crane
Four days before he started high school, incoming freshman Isael Barrow-Salazar had his first two touchdowns for Curie in a 42-0 win against Crane.
Music man: Reavis two-way standout Mikolaj Wrobel also conducts band at halftime
Senior middle linebacker/fullback Mikolaj Wrobel of Reavis plays several instruments and speaks multiple languages.
Brother Rice’s Brady Cunningham plays at Field of Dreams
Brother Rice’s Brady Cunningham tripled and scored for the American League in a 3-1 loss to the National League in the High School All-American Game.
Mount Carmel’s Jordan Lynch suspended for two practices after IHSA violation
Mount Carmel suspended football coach Jordan Lynch for two practices after the Caravan violated the IHSA’s acclimatization rule.
Ryder Startz ready to start at quarterback for Mount Carmel
After backing up Emmett Dowling last season, Parker Startz is now the QB1 for the four-time defending state champs.
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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…
Old Timers Softball Club marks 50 years with free community picnic
The Old Timers Softball Club celebrated a half-century of summer tradition Saturday, August 22, hosting their 50th Annual Picnic at Argo…
Summit’s Old Timers Picnic marks 50 years with community celebration
The Old Timers Picnic reaches a milestone this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 22 at Argo Park…
Back to School events herald return to classes for CPS students: Peggy Zabicki
Chicago Public Schools will be back in session on August 24. We are now shopping for school supplies, which can be…
It was a perfect day for Chicago Lawn Library block party: Kathy Headley
Thanks to Kaye Friberg, Branch Manager at the Chicago Lawn Library, and her whole staff for a fun block party.
Update: Mark Twain shooting victims identified
Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon, August 10, at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
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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…
Top cop Larry Snelling announces surprise retirement
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, who led record crime reductions, retires July 15 after tensions with Mayor Johnson over…
Chicago Bears Hallmark movie needs local extras
Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports are casting extras for the film, which will shoot July 7 and…
Mayhem
Police arrest 8 across Southwest Side in crimes ranging from lewd conduct to drug possession
Eight people face charges following incidents across the Southwest Side, including lewd conduct, drug possession, weapons violations, and assault.
2 dead in shooting at Mark Twain Elementary School
Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in an apparent murder-suicide, police…
Robbers target Southwest Side businesses
Chicago police are warning Southwest Side businesses to be vigilant as they investigate two robberies and a late-night break-in in the past week.