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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.
Police seek man for robbery of Orange Line passenger
Chicago police released a crime alert Sunday about an armed robbery committed on a CTA Orange Line Train in the…
Gun goes off as cops, teen struggle in West Lawn incident
A weapon was fired Saturday afternoon during a struggle involving Chicago police officers and a teen in the West Lawn…
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Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the area’s top teams.
Ella Throndson, Evergreen Park continue progress, take second at Lisle
Ella Throndson and Tatum Harris made the Lisle Cage Classic all-tournament team for Evergreen Park.
Markese Peoples’ success for St. Laurence is all relative
Markese Peoples’ role model is his uncle, Jonathan Peoples, who played at Notre Dame.
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Winter Wonderland Ice Rink brings old fashioned fun to Orland Park
Orland Park’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink opens in Centennial Park, offering outdoor skating, rentals, warming house, bonfires and family-friendly winter fun.
Southland Family Resource Fair to offer free activities and local support for families
The inaugural Southland Family Resource Fair offers free family fun, local resources, activities, and community connections for south suburban families.
The Just returns home to rock Orland Park
Chicago-area alternative rock band The Just headlines an all-ages Jan. 24 show at Orland Park’s House of Music.
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…
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Ald. Lopez wants probe of election fraud allegation involving Mayor Johnson’s top advisor
In a letter to City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th) requested an immediate formal…
Comings & Goings: Quality Plus merges with Oak Lawn location
Quality Plus Photo Design Center closed its longtime home in Palos Heights last week. New owner Zibi Podraza, who…
2024 was a year of highs and lows
Last year saw more than its share of highs and lows. The year had barely started when tragedy struck…
State minimum wage to hit $15 per hour in new year
While we may not want fries with that, we do know the person asking the question at local fast…
Time to start on our second hundred years
As we get ready to begin our 101st year as a community newspaper, let’s take time to look back…
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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.