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8 arrested in South Side crimes ranging from armed violence to sexual abuse
Police arrested eight people on charges ranging from illegal weapons possession and drug trafficking to domestic battery and sexual abuse…
8 arrested in 8th District crimes spanning range of offenses
Chicago police arrested eight people in the 8th District for crimes including retail theft, aggravated assault, weapons violations and child…
Man dies in fiery Archer Heights crash
A man was killed Saturday night after he was speeding down Pulaski Road in Archer Heights and crashed into another…
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Southwest Regional Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Marist’s Charles Barnes Jr.
Charles Barnes Jr., a first-team all-stater who led Marist to its first state championship, is the Southwest Regional Player of the Year.
MLB scouts have eyes on Lyons’ Jack Slightom — and his 97 mph fastball
Lyons right-hander Jack Slightom is ranked 123rd on ESPN’s list of MLB Draft prospects.
All-freshman relay team wins state title, makes St. Laurence history
Eniece Danzy anchored St. Laurence’s all-freshman 4×200-meter relay team to a Class 2A state title on May 23.
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Patriots Day Parade, Changosnakedog, Sesame Street and Senior Ice Cream Soda Day: Patricia Tyznik
Fun community events in Clearing, Garfield Ridge this summer.
Pets and K9 units gather for Forest View Pet Parade
More than 30 dogs and their owners marched through Forest View on Saturday, May 16, with K9 units from four neighboring…
Heritage Middle School student wins Summit vehicle sticker design contest
A seventh-grader’s understated design beat out nearly 70 entries to win the Summit Chamber of Commerce’s vehicle sticker competition.
Stickney-Forest View Little League celebrates Opening Day with community parade
Photos: Families, players, and local officials marched through Stickney to kick off the baseball season.
George Washington students plant poems around Lyons
Seventh graders display work at local businesses, library, and village hall as part of Poetry Month project.
Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with…
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Chicago Public Schools releases preliminary budgets for 2,600+ schools
Chicago Public Schools released preliminary budgets Tuesday as it faces a $732.5 million deficit from declining enrollment and rising…
Cook County Creates Regional Transit Task Force to Combat Crime on CTA, Metra, Pace
Cook County State’s Attorney launches regional task force uniting local, county, and federal law enforcement to combat crime on…
Alderman Tabares opens new ward office in Garfield Ridge
The alderman’s new office, which offers Saturday hours, handles permits, events and resource information and other services.
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
Southwest side aldermen demand answers on stalled gunshot detection contract
CPD, deputy mayor for community safety, Office of Emergency Management and other key officials skipped the hearing.
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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.