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4 teens killed when pickup flies off overpass and crashes into box car
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A fourth victim died after she was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
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Stagg’s Mo Farhan stars for Team Palestine in U18 basketball event
Mo Farhan averaged a double-double of 15.6 points and 12 rebounds for Team Palestine in a U18 event in early July in Amman,…
Area roundup: Palos Coyotes finish fourth in Legion state tourney
The Palos Post 1993 Coyotes had their third straight top-four finish at the American Legion senior state finals.
With Purdue offer in hand, Richards’ Pierre Ray Jr. set for two-way duty
After starring at safety last season, Richards’ Pierre Ray Jr. with also play wide receiver this fall.
Goode’s Aedan Cleveland ready for backfield spotlight
With record-setting back Quaylen Dobbs having graduated, Aedan Cleveland is ready to take over as Goode’s leading runner.
Speedy Aarien Lee eyes injury-free season for Shepard
Despite missing three games with a concussion, Aarien Lee piled up 877 total yards and nine touchdowns for Shepard last season.
Boys basketball notebook: St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples raises recruiting profile
St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples and Lyons’ Grant Smith are among the local basketball players gaining traction with colleges.

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Obbie’s Pizza carries on despite fire
Obbie’s Pizza, located on Archer Avenue, is temporarily closed due to a recent fire. No one was injured, and first responders extinguished the fire quickly.
Ex-Summit police chief John Kosmowski sentenced to 3 years in federal prison
Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski was sentenced last week to three years in federal prison for accepting money from a…
Dean M. Koldenhoven, former Palos Heights mayor, dies
Dean M. Koldenhoven, 91, former mayor of Palos Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Girl Scouts discover their own back yard
Summit Girl Scout Troop 56615 is introducing its scouts to local businesses, starting with a tour of Hallett & Sons Expert…
Summer weather sure to bring out the rats
As temperatures rise, rats become more active in Clearing and Garfield Ridge. The problem is preventable with proactive attention.
Summit veteran returns to Golden Age Games, wins medal in Tampa
Therese Mines-Anderson of Summit has found her retirement calling on the badminton court, bowling lane, and cornhole board. The Air Force…
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Justice police blotter july 22
JUSTICE Driving on a suspended license Jerry Bastida, 26, was pulled over at 5:48 a.m. July 10 at Archer and La…
Countryside police blotter
Identity theft at Best Buy A man residing in Alabama reported on July 3 that an unknown person used his personal…
Fired driver, gasoline theft, romantic interlude: McCook police blotter
Catalytic converter stolen A catalytic converter was stolen June 1 from a rented vehicle in the 9500 block of West 55th…
Child endangerment, cell phone ticket, altered plate: Justice police blotter
DUI and child endangerment A 40-year-old man was charged with child endangerment after his two young sons, ages 3 and 1,…
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The pope from Chicago who couldn’t update his bank account info
Video: South Side priest shares the story of how the pope got disconnected by his bank, and what it reveals about the man who leads 1.4 billion Catholics.
St. Patrick’s Day brings a glimmer of hope during dark times
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, honors the patron saint of Ireland, a 5th-century Christian missionary who brought Christianity to the pagan Irish.
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.
