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Former Congressman Bill Lipinski marries grammar school friend
Former Congressman William O. Lipinski, 87, was married to Bonnie Whelehan during a small Catholic ceremony that included friends and family.
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A year of champions: Southwest Regional’s top sports stories of 2025
All year long, local athletes and teams made their mark on the high-school scene and beyond. Here’s a countdown of the top moments.
Boys basketball notebook: Petar Zoko’s return boosts Stagg
After taking year off from basketball for personal reasons, senior Petar Zoko helped Stagg start 10-2.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
See where teams are ranked after the first week of holiday tournament action.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Morton’s Nora Abu-Taleb dials it up from distance
Shooting — and making — 3-pointers is a specialty for Morton guard Nora Abu-Taleb.
St. Laurence’s Reggie Stevens no longer just a shooter
After providing instant offense in a supporting role for St. Laurence last season, junior Reggie Stevens contributes in a variety of ways this…

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We/Us.
No midnight needed in Orland Park as kids celebrate New Year’s Eve early
Families welcomed the New Year early at the Civic Center with music, games, pizza, performers and a balloon drop.
Chicago Ridge Park District helps fill St. Vincent’s Pantry with love
Chicago Ridge Park District’s food drive collected 1,520 pounds of food and over $1,000 in donations for St. Vincent de Paul.
Toys for Tots drive at EPCHS brings in hundreds of donations
EPCHS students collected more than 300 toys during their annual Toys for Tots drive, benefiting children in Evergreen Park and Worth…
Palos Park Woman’s Club boosts Moraine Valley food pantry
Palos Park Woman’s Club selected Moraine Valley’s Project Care Food Pantry as its holiday beneficiary, donating over 800 items to students.
From a stay-at-home mom to sweet treats success story
Sara Tanner grew Paradise Sweets & Eats from an idea into a community-centered, nut-free snack shop and ice cream business.
Tinley Park bookstore joins Chicagoland Holiday Trolley
Love’s Sweet Arrow in Tinley Park joined the inaugural Bookstore Holiday Trolley, delighting romance fans and connecting bookstores across Chicagoland.
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Body found in Willow Springs identified as missing Justice man
The body found Saturday morning in a grassy area near Archer Avenue and La Grange Road has been identified as Christian…
Bridgeview firefighters battle house fire in Nottingham Park
Bridgeview firefighters battled frigid temperatures as well as a house fire early Friday morning in unincorporated Nottingham Park.
Former Summit police chief found guilty of taking bribe
Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski was found guilty in federal court Wednesday of taking a bribe.
Willow Springs woman loses $8,700 in ICE scam
Willow Springs woman loses $8,700 to a scam artist who claimed to be an attorney who could help her boyfriend get…
OPINIONS
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.
Ray Hanania: Can Conforti overcome GOP problems to unseat Casten?
Right now, I am not sure Republican challenger Niki Conforti is capable of defeating incumbent Democratic congressman Sean Casten.
Opinion: Chicago losing millions by banning video gaming
Putting video gambling machines in Chicago airports, Navy Pier and other establishments could bring in millions for city coffers.
