Top News.
Palos Park families celebrate Halloween on the Green
Palos Park families enjoyed candy, costumes, outdoor crafts and a spooky trail during the village’s annual Halloween on the Green celebration.
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.
Local football playoff pairings
Check out all the IHSA playoff matchups for local football teams.
Sean Rice, St. Laurence ready to turn page for playoffs
Thanks to the expansion of the IHSA playoff field to 384 teams this season, St. Laurence’s season is still alive.
City football roundup: Tony James, Kennedy qualify for IHSA playoffs
Tony James had 101 receiving yards and a TD and also intercepted a pass as Kennedy beat Lake View 34-14.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into the IHSA playoffs.
In just third year as a program, Lyons flag football gets third at state
Evie Riopell passed for 253 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair to Meg Robinson, as Lyons beat Marist 21-19 to…
Marist flag football makes history, takes fourth at state
Marist won its first state trophy in flag football by finishing fourth on Oct. 17 at Willowbrook.
John Fennell, Vinny Stubitsch lead St. Rita past Nazareth
John Fennell threw a 2-yard TD pass to Vinny Stubitsch with 46 seconds left as St. Rita edged Nazareth 17-14 to…
Sam Holcomb throws for 4 TDs as Brother Rice beats Marist in Battle of Pulaski
Freshman Sam Holcomb passed for 138 yards and four touchdowns as Brother Rice beat Marist 49-6 to win the Battle of…
Area football roundup: Mount Carmel downs Loyola, earns share of Catholic Blue title
Brady Cloherty passed for four touchdowns as Mount Carmel beat Loyola 38-21 to force a three-way tie for the Catholic League…
Max Fahey, Sandburg spread the wealth in win
Max Fahey threw for two touchdowns to different receivers, and three Sandburg players ran for scores in a 35-19 win against…
Tributes.
Dr. Robert Wesley Dunn, 81
Dr. Robert Wesley Dunn, 81, of Troy, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Born on July 27, 1945, in Alton, he was a son…
Jose De Jesus Mora
Jose De Jesus Mora died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
Mark D. Spedale
Mark D. Spedale, who retired from CPD after more than 30 years of service, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 5.
Giuseppe “Joe” Latorre, 80
Giuseppe “Joe” Latorre, a Bari, Italy, native who built Joe’s International Car Care and was rarely without a camera at his family’s events, died peacefully at home Oct. 4,…
Aida Jarjis
Aida Jarjis, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her family deeply, has died.
Araceli “Chely” Tejeda Manzanares
Araceli “Chely” Tejeda Manzanares, who often worked two or three jobs at a time and went without so the people she loved could have more, died Sept. 28, 2026,…
Business.
Palos Heights adopts downtown redevelopment plan
The City of Palos Heights voted last week to adopt a downtown redevelopment plan created by MKSK Studios, a move…
Joey’s Red Hots moves across Wolf Road in Orland Park
After 10 years on Wolf Road, Joey’s Red Hots has moved across the street into a larger Orland Park location.
Orland Park residents say village chatbot won’t connect them
Two Orland Park residents took time to come to the Village Board meeting on Oct. 5 to take issue with…
Northwestern Medicine wins state approval for new cancer institute in Orland Park
Northwestern Medicine plans a new Orland Park cancer institute, bringing expanded oncology services, advanced treatments and specialized care closer to…
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,…
More News.
Orland Park speed cameras will only issue warnings – for now
Yes, there will be speed cameras in Orland Park in the near future. However, there will be no speeding…
Orland Park recognizes 3 for civic contributions
The Village of Orland Park gave out three awards to recognize community individuals or groups at its Oct. 19…
Hometown police outraise departments across Illinois, win Special Olympics belt
Hometown police raised $44,200 for Special Olympics Illinois at the Five-O Racing fundraiser Oct. 10, winning the top fundraiser…
Orland Park puts hold on Boley Farm roof repairs
The topic got rolling after the board tabled a decision to spend $364,867 for roof and other repairs at…
Orland Park police introduce new K9, Joie, a bloodhound
Joie, Orland Park’s new bloodhound, found a lot of friendly faces and pats on the head at the board’s…
Family pleads for help finding missing dog
A southwest suburban family desperately searches for their missing Belgian Malinois and asks residents to watch for sightings and…
Gorman seeks ‘no-contact’ order against former ally
Former Cook County commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman, who is seeking a return to the 17th District seat as…
Worth’s Mitten Tree drive collects winter essentials for those in need
Worth’s annual Mitten Tree drive invites residents to donate new mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for children and adults…
Palos Heights church plans free Halloween bash with trunk-or-treating and a petting zoo
Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church plans a free Fall Fest Oct. 31 with trunk-or-treating, pony rides and a petting…
We/Us.
FBI honors retiring Evergreen Park police chief
Michael Saunders, the retiring police chief in Evergreen Park, continues to receive honors with the latest being an award from the FBI.
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.
Mayhem.
Palos Heights police charge driver after 100 mph chase
A 29-year-old man faces a felony charge of aggravated fleeing to elude police after Palos Heights officers said he sped away from…
Chicago woman charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Hickory Hills Jewel-Osco lot
A 20-year-old Chicago woman is charged with trying to take a car from a 63-year-old woman with a disability in a Hickory…
Willow Springs man charged in attempted kidnappings of two girls in Hickory Hills
A Willow Springs man is charged with trying to force two girls into his SUV at a Hickory Hills shopping center on…
2 charged with retail theft at Orland Square Mall
Two people charged with retail theft at Orland Square Mall stores.
Opinions.
Ray Hanania: Real issues that concern voters often avoided in elections
We live in a world where “news” is manipulated, no longer delivered to the public by professional journalists trained to report news as a career craft.
Ray Hanania: Property assessments are dramatically increasing
Ray Hanania says that when it comes to taxes, the system of government plays a shell game on taxpayers.
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.
