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Chicago Symphony Orchestra brings Irish magic to Beverly
A Chicago Symphony Orchestra quartet performs Irish-inspired chamber music at Beverly Arts Center during South Side Irish Parade weekend festivities.
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Lyla Shelton, Sophia Towne lead Nazareth back to state
Lyla Shelton and Sophia Towne combined for 35 points as Nazareth beat Waubonsie Valley 54-42 in the Class 4A Lyons Supersectional.
Kelly’s Sara Martinez Lopera leads state wrestling medalists
Kelly had two state medalists in Sara Martinez Lopera and Yazmine Garcia, who finished second and fourth at their respective weights.
Justin Oliver, Curie race past Lyons in regional final
Justin Oliver scored 28 points as Curie beat Lyons 73-51 in a Class 4A regional final at Jones.
Stella Sakalas, Nazareth roll to sectional title
BYU recruit Stella Sakalas had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds in a sectional-final win against Downers Grove North.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
See which team moved into the rankings after regional week.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
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Hockey star Abbey Murphy’s path to Olympics started in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy has four assists in Team USA’s undefeated start at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
Manhattan Cops Focus on Community and Care
In a time when cops are scrutinized more than ever, and most headlines involving the police are reporting where things went…
Homeschool kids make their newspaper dream a reality
Seven homeschool students from across the Chicago area created a monthly newspaper that builds confidence, creativity and real-world teamwork skills.
Smith Village takes on dementia anxiety for caregivers
Smith Village caregiver group will discuss easing anticipation anxiety in dementia, focusing on routine, reassurance and emotional awareness.
Oak Lawn music teacher hits national high note
Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher Bob Haberstat earned national recognition for innovative technology-driven music education and leadership.
Catherine’s Cause brings hope to families facing infant loss
Catherine’s Cause unites community crafters to create heartfelt keepsakes, offering comfort, connection and hope to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
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3 Countryside police officers honored for saving youth’s life
If not for the quick actions by three Countryside police officers, a juvenile might have died in a stabbing.
Teen charged with forging deed, selling Burbank home
A Riverside teenager was arrested last week for allegedly forging a deed and selling a home for $72,000 in Burbank, police…
Justice man charged in father’s fatal shooting in Forest View
A Justice man was charged Saturday with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his father in Forest View.
Reavis high school teacher resigns after student allegations
A Reavis High School teacher resigned last month after students reported allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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School districts must be accountable to public
Schools are important. But administrators don’t have the same sense of accountability to taxpayers that other governments like villages have.
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some good programs, hoping that would change. But he can’t seem to stop his pettiness from getting in the way and destroying some good…
Ray Hanania: Trump’s hypocritical fake policies on fighting drug dealers
President Donald Trump has no moral spine when it comes to serving the public, but has a will of steel when it comes to serving himself.