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Mayhem.
8th District police make arrests in violence, weapons cases
Eight people face charges in the 8th District following incidents involving weapons, domestic violence, and traffic stops across mid-September.
Eight arrested in 8th District on charges ranging from gun possession to sexual abuse
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery,…
Cyclist dies after hit-and-run in Garfield Ridge
The cyclist who died after being struck by a truck Sept. 14 in Garfield Ridge has been identified as 54-year-old Juan…
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Week 7 football schedule
Check out where local teams are playing in Week 7.
Public League cancels lower-level football games over pay issue; varsity games still on
Public League lower-level football games were canceled on Monday and Tuesday after officials refused to work because they had not been paid in several…
City football roundup: Victor Sandoval helps Kennedy stay unbeaten
Victor Sandoval ran for 94 yards and a TD as Kennedy beat Rauner 28-12 to move to 6-0.
We/Us.
McCook Bohemain Restaurant & Bar serves up food for everyone’s taste
Lynn Sorice wanted to keep the tradition alive when she bought McCook Bohemian Restaurant & Bar four years ago. She also…
Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit
Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. and First Lady Dr. Marvel Parker invited the community to celebrate 100 years of faith, family, and…
Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the…
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
Patricia Tyznik: Bitunjac celebrates 35 years with Chicago Public Libraries
Rob Bitunjac, the branch manager at the Clearing Public Library, is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Chicago Public Library system.
Alexis Bocanegra: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect, observe, and celebrate Hispanic and Latino people and their contributions across the United…
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and…
Lopez seeks re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is seeking re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda.
Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural
On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural…
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…
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Opinions.
Bailey speaks out against Illinois American Water rate hike while Pritzker hides
The public has no confidence in the ICC standing up for their rights but always surrender to IAW, their lobby and their donations.
Ray Hanania: Trump betrays America and Republican Party
It is amazing how so many Americans were duped by Donald Trump, a convicted felon who has one priority: to serve himself and his family.
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…