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Lynwood rink lands historic World Cup roller skating competition
The World Cup Figures roller skating competition comes to Lynwood Sept. 18-20 for the first time ever held in the United States, drawing…
2026 High School Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Rita Mustangs.
2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Laurence Vikings.
2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the Stagg Chargers.
2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the Shepard Astros.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Gage Park’s under-the-radar star Kenneth Wright seeks college opportunity
Kenneth Wright had three touchdown runs of 70 yards or longer in a 40-18 loss to Johnson on Sept. 5.
Week 4 football schedule
Check out where local teams are playing in Week 4.
Back after missing a year, Prince Johnson starts fast for Hubbard
Hubbard’s Prince Johnson scored his ninth touchdown of the season in a 22-12 loss to Muchin.
City football roundup: Shorthanded Curie falls to Lincoln Park
Check out scores and highlights from games involving teams from the Southwest Side.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into Week 4.
Brother Rice’s Rocco Galasso, Sam Holcomb shine in quarterback platoon
Sam Holcomb had a 46-yard touchdown run and Rocco Galasso threw for 51 yards as Brother Rice cruised past St. Francis…
Jayden Schlosser’s big night carries Oak Lawn past Reavis
Jayden Schlosser ran 19 times for 214 yards and three touchdowns as Oak Lawn beat Reavis 48-14.
Eric Jacobs’ TD pass helps Richards get past Evergreen Park
Eric Jacobs threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Logan Sales with 9:10 left in the game as Richards beat Evergreen Park…
Area football roundup: Nathan Samuels, Mount Carmel roll past Nazareth
Nathan Samuels ran for 168 yards and two touchdowns as Mount Carmel beat Nazareth. Check out that more Week 3 scores…
Libero Ariella Link steps up as Marist volleyball sweeps St. Laurence
Ariella Link had 14 digs and four assists in Marist’s 25-13, 25-11 win against St. Laurence on Sept. 1.
Tributes.
Joseph G. Simunovich Jr., 79
Joseph G. Simunovich Jr., 79, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born on March 8, 1947, in Joliet, he was the son of the late Joseph…
Arthur Emil Teppel Jr.
Arthur Emil Teppel Jr., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died surrounded by the love of his family.
Betty Johnson-Gonzalez, 88
Betty Johnson-Gonzalez, 88, of Bridgeview, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1938, in Love, Mississippi.
Barbara J. Kessler, 88
Barbara J. Kessler, 88, of Hickory Hills, Illinois, passed away on August 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength.
Nancy Amalie Skowron, 94
Nancy Amalie (Rehor) Skowron, 94, of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois.
Gabriela Puentes, 43
Gabriela Puentes, a Treatment and Insurance Coordinator at Bubon Orthodontics known for her warmth and professionalism, died on August 21, 2026, in Chicago. She was 43.
Business.
Comings & Goings: Palos Heights Doughs Guys Bakery to close in December
Palos Heights’ Doughs Guys Bakery announced Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the business will be closing its doors for good effective on…
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.
9/11 remembrance ceremonies set for 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks
Several south suburbs are planning memorial services to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11,…
Patriot Day event planned at Centennial Park West
Orland Park will mark Patriot Day with live music, a commemoration ceremony and an evening honoring 9/11 victims and…
Van Gogh Hair Spa expands in Palos Heights
Van Gogh Hair Spa is growing, but it’s not going far. The longtime Palos Heights salon is preparing to…
The Kelly twins turn a lifelong love of horror Into a New Novel
Evergreen Park twins Kevin and Michael Kelly turn their lifelong love of horror into Me and My Shadows, a…
Oak Lawn announces Music Fest lineup
Oak Lawn’s annual Fall Music Festival returns this weekend to the Village Green at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue.
Rich Wojcikowski leaves a lasting mark on Bookie’s and the community
Rich Wojcikowski, longtime Bookie’s manager, is remembered for his generosity, dedication to readers, schools and the South Side community.
Michael Thompson’s kites take art in an unexpected direction
Chicago artist Michael Thompson transforms kites into intricate works of art, blending collage, sculpture, craftsmanship, history and personal exploration.
Midlothian’s Charleigh Bernal brings her sunshine to Times Square
Midlothian toddler Charleigh Bernal, a joyful girl with Down syndrome, will shine in Times Square, inspiring families with her…
EPCHS cheerleaders lead toy drive for young hospital patients
Evergreen Park cheerleaders collected 107 toys for hospitalized children, recruiting four other schools to join the summer drive.
We/Us.
Worth Cruisers show off classic rides in weekly tradition
The car show usually draws large crowds and 150 entrants to the parking lot of Water’s Edge Golf Course, 7205 W. 115th St.,…
Dean M. Koldenhoven, former Palos Heights mayor, dies
Dean M. Koldenhoven, 91, former mayor of Palos Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Tens of thousands flock to Chicago Comic Convention
Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo drew tens of thousands of fans for three days of panels, cosplay, and activities featuring Marvel stars Elizabeth…
Mayhem.
Markham man charged with retail theft at Orland Park Walgreens
Ebony S. Clark, 30, of Markham, was arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 7960 W. 159th St.…
Beware: Scammer impersonating Palos Park police chief
A senior citizen reported a scammer claiming to be Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller called her house asking for money.
3 arrested for retail thefts in Orland Park
Orland Park police reports
Man sentenced to 15 years for armed robberies in Chicago suburbs
Perry Maple, 23, was a driver and gunman in a crew that stole nearly $700,000 from armored trucks and ATMs across Calumet…
Opinions.
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…
Rich Miller: Dueling versions of harassment complaint divide House Dems
Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House Speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent.
