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8 arrested for domestic violence, theft, DUI and gun possession: 8th District police blotter
Chicago police arrested eight people in the 8th District between June 2 and June 7 on charges including domestic battery,…
Indecent exposure, aggravated assault, burglary: 8th District Chicago police blotter
Police arrested eight people in late May and early June on charges including assault, burglary, weapons violations, and domestic battery.
Computer theft, illegal gun, public drinking: 8th District Chicago police blotter
Robbery suspect arrested on warrant Darius D. Roberts, 19, of the 4400 block of South Lavergne Avenue, was arrested on…
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Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out the final rankings of the season.
Vinny Stubitsch, St. Rita win first state baseball title in wild fashion
Vinny Stubitsch homered and hit a walk-off sacrifice fly to lead St. Rita past Triad 12-11 in eight innings for the Class 3A state…
Ian Tosi caps comeback, helps Mount Carmel baseball take third in Class 4A
Miami recruit Ian Tosi struck out seven in four innings as Mount Carmel beat Naperville Central 11-2 to finish third in Class 4A.
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Artisan Market open in Brookfield
The newly launched Brookfield Artisan Market is coming to the Eight Corners corridor, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, and an unveiling…
Hamill Play Zoo celebrates 25 years with kids’ press conference
Eight children got their chance to ask zookeepers everything from why bats sleep upside down to whether lions get their hair…
Countryside Car Show celebrates Route 66
Countryside’s car show celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Stickney celebrates Cinco de Mayo with food, music and community
The Village of Stickney held its annual Cinco de Mayo Mex Fest on Sunday, June 7, at 43rd and Ridgeland, drawing…
Car show fun, summer reading, library programs and Patriots Day: Patricia Tyznik
Welcome summer! What a way to kick off the month of June in the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood! The Archer Avenue Car…
Geese traffic, Principal Kelly, and another trip to 1976: Kathy Headley
This Week in Chicago Lawn: From unexpected traffic delays to summer events and local history, here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood.
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Illinois to let municipalities lower speed limits without costly studies
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will soon decide whether to sign legislation that allows cities and towns to reduce speed…
Illinois to double fines for passing stopped school buses
Southwest side officials praise the recently passed school-bus bill.
Sones de Mexico Ensemble brings ancestral traditions to city parks
The Fiesta Mexicana interactive concert invites families to sing, dance, and reconnect with Mexican cultural roots their grandparents brought…
Midway turns 100, prayers for Betty, car show, and more things to do: Peggy Zabicki
A community celebrates its airport’s centennial, and a neighbor faces hardship.
When churches close, their treasures find new homes: Kathy Headley
Sacred statues and altars from shuttered parishes are being preserved and honored in neighborhood sanctuaries.
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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.