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Police arrest 8 on Southwest Side in robbery, assault, gun and drug charges
People charged in a range of crimes, including assault, drugs and DUI around the Chicago Lawn (8th) District
4 teens killed when pickup flies off overpass and crashes into box car
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A fourth victim died after she was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
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…
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Music man: Reavis two-way standout Mikolaj Wrobel also conducts band at halftime
Senior middle linebacker/fullback Mikolaj Wrobel of Reavis plays several instruments and speaks multiple languages.
Brother Rice’s Brady Cunningham plays at Field of Dreams
Brother Rice’s Brady Cunningham tripled and scored for the American League in a 3-1 loss to the National League in the High School All-American…
Week 1 football schedule
Check out where area teams are playing in Week 1.
We/Us.
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…
Update: Mark Twain shooting victims identified
Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon, August 10, at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
Check out Little Free Libraries in Clear-Ridge area: Alexis Bocanegra
Those interested in starting their own Little Free Library can pick a legal location, build or buy a library box, register…
Donald Wiberg, legendary Kennedy High School teacher, dies
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Jazz band entertains Southwest Side seniors: Kathy Headley
Last Friday at the Southwest Regional Senior Center the theme was ‘Jazzin’ at Southwest’ featuring Ronnie G. and the Delivery Point…
National Night Out set for West Lawn Park: Peggy Zabicki
I hope everyone can attend the 42nd annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 4, starting at 5:30 p.m.…
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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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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.