Business.
City orders Ford City Mall closed over safety concerns
The city ordered Ford City Mall closed last week over safety concerns regarding a defective fire suppression system.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
John Olejniczak’s return highlights Oak Lawn win at Wrigley
Wisconsin-Parkside recruit John Olejniczak pitched a perfect inning for Oak Lawn in his return from a torn ACL.
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
There’s a new team in the rankings this week.
Rebecca Gonzalez, Horizon-McKinley Park eye more history
Rebecca Gonzalez was 13-4 and hit .528 last season while helping Horizon-McKinley Park win the school’s first regional title in any…
Oak Lawn’s Anaysa Salmon settles into leadoff spot
Sophomore Anaysa Salmon is hitting over .400 and has an ERA under 3.00 for Oak Lawn.
Area roundup: Sandburg’s Mateo Ramiro-Garcia races to front of pack
Sandburg senior and Coastal Carolina recruit Mateo Ramiro-Garcia won two state track medals last season and is looking for more this…
Deandre Mosley named Kennedy football coach
Deandre Mosley, who had been Kennedy’s JV coach, was promoted to the top job when the Crusaders parted ways with Rob…
Injury just a memory as Evergreen Park’s Hannah Pikus makes her pitch
Hannah Pikus missed her eighth-grade season with a broken arm, but has emerged as a key contributor for Evergreen Park.
Wisconsin recruit Soleil Tate dominates in circle, at plate for Marist
Soleil Tate had five hits, including a walk-off home run, in Marist’s 17-7 win against Oak Park-River Forest on April 8.
TCU commit Blake Ragsdale sparks Lyons from leadoff spot
Blake Ragsdale had a tough freshman season at the plate and in the field, but he turned a corner last spring.
Tributes.
Jerrie Yehling, 74
Jerrie Yehling, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls. Born on October 9, 1951, in Chicago, she was the…
Gregory E. “Gregg” Nowak
Gregory E. “Gregg” Nowak, a polka musician known for his concertina playing, died
Lori Ann Allen
Lori Ann Allen died April 1, 2026, with her family at her side. Her age was not provided.
Zofia Wolkiewicz, 90
Zofia Wolkiewicz, a devoted mother and grandmother, died April 7, 2026. She was 90.
Jerzy Ciapala, 76
Jerzy Ciapala, a devoted father and grandfather, died April 5, 2026. He was 76.
Jerrie Yehling, 74
Jerrie Yehling, an artist known for her paintings, drawings and crafts, died April 11, 2026, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She was 74.
Business.
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…
Taste of Orland Park returns this weekend
From staff reports Orland Park’s annual Taste of Orland Park presented by Northwestern Medicine arrives at the new Centennial Park…
Eats.
More News.
Palos Park mayor seeks residents help on stopping BUILD
Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters is concerned about the state’s BUILD initiative and is asking for residents to help…
New chief rises through the ranks at Palos Fire Protection District
Michael Gabriele becomes Palos Fire chief after decades of service, leading a wave of promotions and a new era…
Marist students travel abroad, perform and explore during spring break
Marist students explored Argentina, Europe and Orlando during spring break, gaining cultural insight, academic enrichment and performance experience beyond…
EPCHS students take on Chicago and bring home big honors
Evergreen Park students showcased communication and leadership skills at a Chicago career event, earning third place and top speaker…
Oak Lawn and Minneapolis students hit all the right notes
Oak Lawn and Minneapolis students joined forces for a day of music, collaboration and friendship, highlighted by a shared…
Dad’s memory helps Palos Hills man win $1 million
A Palos Hills resident is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket inspired by the…
Orland’s Doogan Park in store for a face-lift
Doogan Park renovations include a full-sized soccer field, improvements to the baseball field, tennis court repairs, and a new…
Casten has plan to preserve Social Security for seniors
During a roundtable discussion Monday, Congressman Sean Casten talked about his plan to preserve Social Security for seniors.
Palos Park Women turn luncheon into a global getaway
Palos Park Woman’s Club hosts vibrant spring luncheon with themed tables, shopping boutique, and community spirit at Cog Hill…
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.
Oak Lawn music teacher hits national high note
Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher Bob Haberstat earned national recognition for innovative technology-driven music education and leadership.
Mayhem.
Lowe’s employee charged with theft
An employee took a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup while helping himself to $150 from the cash register, police said.
Man charged with battery of Orland Park police officers
As a result of the incident, two officers received non-life-threatening injuries. Both officers were treated at Northwestern Palos Community Hospital and released.
Illegal videotaping brings ban at Hooters
Orland Park police responding to a report of a man videotaping employees at Hooters encountered Zahera Shalash sitting at the bar, camera…
Willowbrook man arrested for DUI and gun possession
Willowbrook man Tony Woodson, 29, was arrested April 4 for driving under the influence and carrying a loaded firearm while intoxicated, police…
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…
