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2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
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2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
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2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Mayhem.
Police arrest eight in retail theft, burglary, gun possession cases
Eight people arrested on charges ranging from retail theft and burglary to felony gun possession in the 8th District over…
Southwest Side police make 8 arrests
Police arrested eight people on the Southwest Side between Aug. 12 and Aug. 24 on charges ranging from gun possession…
Police arrest 8 across Southwest Side in crimes ranging from lewd conduct to drug possession
Eight people face charges following incidents across the Southwest Side, including lewd conduct, drug possession, weapons violations, and assault.
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Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into Week 4.
Brother Rice’s Rocco Galasso, Sam Holcomb shine in quarterback platoon
Sam Holcomb had a 46-yard touchdown run and Rocco Galasso threw for 51 yards as Brother Rice cruised past St. Francis 43-0.
Jayden Schlosser’s big night carries Oak Lawn past Reavis
Jayden Schlosser ran 19 times for 214 yards and three touchdowns as Oak Lawn beat Reavis 48-14.
We/Us.
9/11 ceremonies across the area open to public
Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the public and timed to mark…
Chicago Bears mascot makes a stop at Summit Library
Summit Public Library welcomed the Chicago Bears mascot, Staley, on Saturday, August 22, for an hour-long meet-and-greet that turned into a…
Old Timers Softball Club marks 50 years with free community picnic
The Old Timers Softball Club celebrated a half-century of summer tradition Saturday, August 22, hosting their 50th Annual Picnic at Argo…
Stickney mayor pledges to block data center at former Hawthorne Race Course
Stickney Mayor Mitch Milenkovic announced his opposition Thursday, August 20, to any data center development at the 119-acre former Hawthorne Race…
Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward alderman with Marty Quinn’s blessing
For approximately six weeks, 30-year Garfield Ridge resident Al Cacciottolo has been ringing doorbells and speaking in-person to introduce himself as…
Summit’s Old Timers Picnic marks 50 years with community celebration
The Old Timers Picnic reaches a milestone this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 22 at Argo Park…
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2 weeks of events coming to Southwest Side libraries, parks and senior center: Kathy Headley
As happens every year, once the Fourth of July has passed, it seems like summer is coming to an…
Chicago artist creates healing chalk art for cancer survivors
City of Hope Cancer Center’s “Artistic Expressions of Hope” initiative invited eight Chicago artists to create works honoring the…
Fun things to do and a farewell to Alderman Marty Quinn: Peggy Zabicki
Rain or shine. Summer is here. The warmth of the sun feels wonderful. Summer means picnics, shorts, sandals, sitting…
Angel Gutierrez pushes for financial stability in Chicago School Board run
Angel Gutierrez runs unopposed for second term citing his excitement to continue the progress he sees that can be…
Quinn to exit 13th ward seat in February 2027
Alderman Quinn decides not to run for re-election but will not retire, citing family and respect for 13th Ward…
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Opinions.
IFT wrong to demand Meta settlement cash for schools
Hours after the social media giant Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a case brought by 47 state attorneys general and implement reforms to protect children from social media harms, the Illinois Federation of Teachers issued a demand that all of Illinois’ portion of the $17.1 billion settlement — $768 million – be designated “to…
Rich Miller: Dueling versions of harassment complaint divide House Dems
Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House Speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent.
Elected officials need to make taxpayers the priority
What we don’t have is enough elected officials serving the taxpayers who ask the question: What can I do to cut back on spending and improve services?