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BEDS Plus Soup and Bread fundraiser raises $150,000
Nearly 1,000 supporters packed the 14th annual Soup and Bread fundraiser selling out the event and raising more than $150,000 for BEDS Plus.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Sandburg’s Zoe Trunk, Ellie Driscoll join 1,000-point club
Zoe Trunk and Ellie Driscoll are the seventh and eighth Sandburg girls basketball players to reach the 1,000-point milestone.
Oak Lawn’s John Olejniczak, Reavis’ Blake Stefanek have night to celebrate
John Olejniczak of Oak Lawn and Blake Stefanek of Reavis, both sidelined by season-ending injuries, each had the chance to score one more…
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
See which team has jumped into the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
At 5-4, Bella Torres makes sizable impact for Reavis
Reavis sophomore Bella Torres isn’t on the floor for her size, but for her toughness and competitiveness.
Lyons’ Grant Smith, Nate Woods find their groove
Sophomore Grant Smith and senior Nate Woods play key roles on offense and defense for Lyons.

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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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Reavis high school teacher resigns after student allegations
A Reavis High School teacher resigned last month after students reported allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Man missing in unincorporated Stickney Township
Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man from unincorporated Stickney Township.
Car slams into beloved Beverly record shop on New Year’s Day
A car crashed into Beverly Phono Mart early New Year’s Day, damaging the popular Southwest Side record store.
UPDATE: Missing teen from Stickney Township found safe
Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen from unincorporated Stickney Township.
OPINIONS
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.
