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Eight arrested on Southwest Side in assault, battery, and theft charges
Police arrested eight people on the Southwest Side on charges ranging from assault and battery to reckless homicide and retail…
Man with warrants caught stealing beer
Manuel Rivera was charged with retail theft at 12:24 a.m. July 8 at Walgreens, 3943 W. 47th St. Police said…
Man arrested for attack on CTA employees
Juan Hopkins, 37, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a transit employee following an attack on an…
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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, Jordan.
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.
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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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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…
Top cop Larry Snelling announces surprise retirement
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, who led record crime reductions, retires July 15 after tensions with Mayor Johnson over…
A customer service win, things to do and love for the USA: Peggy Zabicki
I am the first one to complain if I don’t get good customer service when I go shopping. I…
Midway Chamber marks nation’s 250th with Patriots Day parade, Toy Story party
Midway Chamber’s annual Patriots Day parade drew elected officials, first responders, and residents to Garfield Ridge on June 25.
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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.