Business.
Duck Stop Travel Center now open on 75th Street
The Duck Stop Travel Center opened Dec. 8 at 10000 W. 75th Street and is located partly in Hodgkins and partly in Countryside.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Roosevelt recruit Juan Barrientos rallies Solorio
Senior catcher Juan Barrientos had three hits as Solorio rallied from 13 runs down before falling 14-13 to Tinley Park.
Louisville commit Colin Campbell raises his game for Brother Rice
Junior Colin Campbell has moved from second base to shortstop and aims to be more productive at the plate for Brother…
Argo’s sister act: Hailey Pacheco follows in Jozlynn’s footsteps
Freshman Hailey Pacheco has made an instant impact as a pitcher and hitter for Argo.
Brother Rice’s Ben Adamski enjoys what might be last ride
Ben Adamski is starring for a Brother Rice boys volleyball team off to a hot start, but the senior is undecided…
Ball State commit Briggs Corona leads new-look Marist volleyball
After graduating 10 seniors from a state-championship team, Marist is looking for a big season from 6-6 junior Briggs Corona.
Ryan Golinski, Richards eye another conference title
Richards’ Ryan Golinski went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBIs in a season-opening win against Stagg.
Late friend’s memory inspires St. Laurence’s Daniel Coyle
Daniel Coyle, a four-year starter for St. Laurence, has a tattoo that honors his late friend Tristan Grabner.
Haiden Lajcin provides pop at bottom of Mount Carmel lineup
Haiden Lajcin is ready to play a bigger role for Mount Carmel in his senior season.
Back from torn ACL, Mia Sherry gives Marist soccer a boost
Marist’s Mia Sherry scored a game-tying goal in a 2-1 overtime win against rival Mother McAuley on March 21.
Andrew freshman PJ Gorajski pitches like seasoned veteran
PJ Gorajski had 26 strikeouts in her first 15 innings of prep softball — including nine against the first 10 batters…
Tributes.
Joseph G. Kalupa
Joseph G. Kalupa, of Brighton Park, died peacefully.
Dolores “Jackie” Lebarre
Dolores “Jackie” Lebarre, of Oak Brook, Illinois, died peacefully, surrounded by family.
Michael J. Janeczko
Michael J. Janeczko, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, died Monday, March 23, 2026.
Maria Guadalupe Valdez
Maria Guadalupe Valdez died peacefully, surrounded by family.
Barbara Ann Weeks
Barbara Ann Weeks died unexpectedly March 19, 2026.
Leona V. “Tootsie” Sheppard
Leona V. “Tootsie” Sheppard, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, died Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family.
Business.
Comings & Goings: Quality Plus merges with Oak Lawn location
Quality Plus Photo Design Center closed its longtime home in Palos Heights last week. New owner Zibi Podraza, who purchased…
Kismet owner honors tradition but is open to new ideas
In his first year as the owner of Kismet in Orland Park, Daniel Canter said he prides himself on a…
Grooving into retirement: Teacher spins new life with record shop
Independent record shop Long Live Vinyl brings music lovers together with retro vibes and timeless grooves. In the 1960s, the…
Comings & Goings: Fogo de Chao coming to Orland Park
Fogo de Chao, the Brazilian steak house known for servers carrying slabs of meat on long skewers from table to…
Crowds savor this year’s Taste of Orland
The days of summer are dwindling but that did not stop Orland Park from savoring the last of the season…
Palos Park gets a jump on National Night Out
By Kelly White The Village of Palos Park has taken the traditional National Night Out and turned it into a…
Orland Township helps kids get ready for new school year
The summer clock is winding down and Orland Township was there to get ready to prepare students to enter back…
More News.
Patriotic Pride Fills McCord Gallery as Veterans Honored in Style
Veterans were honored with art, music and recognition as McCord Gallery closed its exhibit with a patriotic community luncheon…
Egg Hunt Frenzy Sweeps Orland Park
Thousands gathered in Orland Park as children raced to collect 20000 eggs, with lucky winners claiming special prizes and…
Beloved Palos Park leader Marie Arrigoni leaves lasting legacy of service
Longtime Palos Park leader Marie Arrigoni devoted decades to public service, community organizations, and family, leaving a lasting legacy…
Orland Park couple turns ‘Back to the Future’ into thriving rental business
Orland Park couple Tom and Corrinna Sedor turned their passion for “Back to the Future” into a DeLorean rental…
P.E.O. Chapter transforms women’s lives through education and scholarships
P.E.O. Chapter KR in Palos Heights supports women’s education through scholarships, grants and community service, continuing a 150-year legacy…
Saint Xavier brings community together for PAWS for Service Day
Saint Xavier University hosted PAWS for Service Day on March 21, bringing alumni, students and community members together for…
Second annual Polar Plunge raises thousands at Saint Xavier
Saint Xavier University’s second annual Polar Plunge raised more than $9,300 for Special Olympics Illinois, with diverse campus groups…
Moraine Valley dominates speech and debate competition
Moraine Valley Community College Speech and Debate Team reached a historic milestone, sending Aaron Vinicio Lopez to the national…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s fundraiser builds meaningful connections for Woman’s Club
The biggest raffle prize at the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s-themed fundraiser was a $3,000 Tiffany necklace.
We/Us.
White brings ‘cheers’ and cheer to people with her photos
Palos Park’s Kelly White discovered the magic of photography in a darkroom when she attended college at St. Xavier.
Homeschool kids make their newspaper dream a reality
Seven homeschool students from across the Chicago area created a monthly newspaper that builds confidence, creativity and real-world teamwork skills.
Smith Village takes on dementia anxiety for caregivers
Smith Village caregiver group will discuss easing anticipation anxiety in dementia, focusing on routine, reassurance and emotional awareness.
Mayhem.
2 nabbed for retail thefts
Two people were arrested by Orland Park police for retail thefts.
Man charged with fleeing from police
Le Andre Thomas-Redd, 23, of the 800 block of East 163rd St., South Holland, was charged with fleeing and eluding and multiple…
Orland Park robbery suspect caught after multi-agency pursuit
A robbery suspect from Orland Park was captured last week by Chicago police after he crashed his car on the South Side…
New Lenox man charged with drunk driving in Orland Park
A New Lenox man was arrested early Feb. 21 after police found him passed out behind the wheel of a car.
Opinions.
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.
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some good programs, hoping that would change. But he can’t seem to stop his pettiness from getting in the way and destroying some good…
