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Midnight Terror turns up the screams in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn’s Midnight Terror returns with enhanced storytelling, actor-driven scares, classic monsters and plenty of screams for Halloween thrill-seekers.
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.
Week 7 football schedule/scoreboard
Check out the scheduule and scores for Week 7.
Public League cancels lower-level football games over pay issue; varsity games still on
Public League lower-level football games were canceled on Monday and Tuesday after officials refused to work because they had not been…
City football roundup: Victor Sandoval helps Kennedy stay unbeaten
Victor Sandoval ran for 94 yards and a TD as Kennedy beat Rauner 28-12 to move to 6-0.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
There’s a new No. 1 and a newcomer to the rankings heading into Week 7.
Kameron McGee’s TD catch helps Brother Rice beat Mount Carmel
Defensive standout Kameron McGee’s 33-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter put Brother Rice ahead to stay in a 35-24 win…
Nathan Morales’ first TD worth celebrating as Stagg wins
Nathan Morales scored his first touchdown of the season and also had a big night on defense as Stagg beat Thornridge…
Danny Strelow, Oak Lawn edge Evergreen Park in overtime to stay unbeaten
Danny Strelow ran for 162 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, as Oak Lawn edged Evergreen Park 21-14.
Quarterbacks Dardan Nreci, Nick Gutierrez lead Reavis past Argo
Dardan Nreci and Nick Gutierrez accounted for five touchdowns in Reavis’ 47-15 win against rival Argo.
Area football roundup: Sandburg’s late score beats Lincoln-Way Central
Sean Ruisz threw the decisive 3-yard TD pass to Kendall McDowell with 12 seconds left to lift Sandburg to victory.
De La Salle’s Fernando Orozco seizes the moment in win vs. Mount Carmel
Fernando Orozco’s assist helped De La Salle boys soccer get past Mount Carmel 1-0.
Tributes.
Rev. William J. Moriarity, 86
Rev. William J. Moriarity, pastor emeritus in Streamwood, dies at 86
Benjamin Belmares
Benjamin Belmares, an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Doreen L. McClain, 61
Doreen L. McClain, 61, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Rose Marie Kimmey, 97
Rose Marie Kimmey (née Basil), 97, of Palos Hills, passed away.
Donna Marie McBride, 78
Donna Marie McBride, 78, of Monee, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born March 12, 1948, she was a beloved and cherished presence to all who knew her –…
Judy A. Carlson, 71
Judy A. Carlson, 71, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home. Born April 18, 1955, in Chicago, she was the daughter of William…
Business.
Comings & Goings: After 66 years, American Sale is clearing out
Tinley Park-based American Sale Corp. Is holding a massive liquidation sale ahead of its transfer to new ownership next year.
Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dancing to move to Palos Heights
The city of Palos Heights cleared the way for an award-winning business to come into the city at its Sept.…
Orland Park to double size of code enforcement unit
Orland Park Mayor James Dodge said the village is going to crack down on business and homeowners who ignore rules,…
Orland Park approves tax break for coming Amazon store
Orland Park trustees voted last week to give the coming Amazon store a big tax break, but not all…
Aviation Showcase celebrates Ford Hangar’s 100th anniversary
The 100th anniversary of the Historic Ford Hangar in Lansing will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Expo & Aviation…
Comings & Goings: Halloween season stores return
Halloween is more than seven weeks away, but Spirit Halloween stores have already begun celebrating the season of the witch…
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…
More News.
Kate Matousek named President of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Kate Matousek’s lifelong connection to Northwestern Medicine continues as she takes over as president of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.
Shepard musicians make memories across Europe
Fourteen Shepard band students joined musicians from across Chicagoland for a European tour filled with performances, sightseeing, history and…
Community event puts domestic violence resources and support within reach
Erin Stevenson, founder of the Do Good Movement, helps to fight domestic violence.
Kimmy Noonen turns family, mental health and memory into art
Kimmy Noonen turns family, mental health and memory into art.
Palos Goes Pink returns Saturday at Lake Katherine
Fitness enthusiasts will “Go Pink” for the fourth year in a row this Saturday at Lake Katherine in Palos…
Renovated PGN Tee Time is a hole-in-one
A grand re-opening was held Sept. 23 to celebrate the renovated and upgraded PGN Tee Time Mini-Golf in Hickory…
Orland Park weighs new curfew authority
Orland Park officials are looking to prevent teen takeovers by changing the language in civil emergencies.
Orland Park offers free shredding, electronics and drug disposal Oct. 9
The Village of Orland Park will host a free document shredding, electronics recycling and prescription drug take-back event from…
Family demands answers after Poppy killed in dog attack near Chippewa Elementary School
A Palos Heights family seeks answers after their dog Poppy was killed in a violent attack near children at…
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.
Worth woman charged with DUI
Orland Park police charge Worth woman with DUI.
Man charged in attempted gas station robbery in Orland Park
A Michigan City, Ind., man was charged Wednesday with attempted armed robbery after he was shot while allegedly attempting to rob a customer…
Tinley Man charged with retail theft at Jewel
Matthew T. Christian, 30, of Tinley Park, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with retail theft at Jewel, 9350 W. 159th St.
Customer shoots would-be robber at Orland Park gas station
A man pumping gas Tuesday morning turned the tables on an armed man attempting a holdup by shooting the would-be robber in…
Opinions.
Bailey speaks out against Illinois American Water rate hike while Pritzker hides
The public has no confidence in the ICC standing up for their rights but always surrender to IAW, their lobby and their donations.
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…
