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Bluegrass takes over Frankfort
The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival welcomed award-winning performers, international musicians and families for a weekend of free music and community fun.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Ex-Marist star Carnell Tate returns to his roots to help next generation of players
Carnell Tate, who is heading into his first season with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, returned to Chicago to speak with high-school…
Nazareth’s Landon Thome highlights local MLB Draft class, going to White Sox
The White Sox picked Landon Thome, the Royals selected former Brother Rice star Zion Rose and Lyons’ Jack Slightom, and the…
Area roundup: Riverside-Brookfield’s Owen Murphy makes MLB debut
Pitcher Owen Murphy, a 2022 Riverside-Brookfield graduate, became the second local player to make his major-league debut this season.
After picking Northern Illinois, Sandburg’s Lucas Matykiewicz to focus on senior year
Lucas Matykiewicz caught 21 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns for Sandburg’s Class 8A playoff qualifier last fall.
Kendall Meyers, Marist turn the page after last season’s state-title run
Kendall Meyers, a rising senior guard with four Division I offers, is the lone starter back from Marist’s Class 4A state…
Area roundup: Fire sign international star Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski, who has scored more than 700 goals in international competition, has signed with the Chicago Fire and could debut…
Nazareth’s Landon Thome is Southwest Regional Baseball Player of the Year
Florida State commit and MLB Draft prospect Landon Thome hit .532 with a .623 on-base percentage and a 1.054 slugging percentage…
Area roundup: Marist’s Jack Brannigan gets quick taste of MLB life
Former Marist star Jack Brannigan joined the Pittsburgh Pirates for one day before returning to Double-A Altoona.
After filling in last fall, Damian Feret set to step up as Curie’s starting quarterback
Rising junior quarterback Damian Feret of Curie made some big plays when subbing for injured starter Gabe Taylor last season.
Position switch pays off with Illinois commitment for St. Laurence’s Sean Rice
After moving from defensive end to linebacker, St. Laurence’s Sean Rice picked up five Big Ten offers and committed to Illinois.
Tributes.
Cynthia A. Marek, 71
Cynthia A. Marek, née Bellino, age 71, passed away on June 27, 2026.
Evelyn Bjork, 89
Evelyn Bjork, age 89, a resident of Crest Hill and formerly of Dolton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026.
Rosemary Judith Symanski, 102
Rosemary Judith Symanski, née Bugel, 102 years old, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2026.
Jozef Kadlub, 63
Jozef Kadlub, born on April 10, 1963, in Stare Bystre, Poland, passed away on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of those who cherished him. He…
Vivian Lingevitch, 96
Vivian Lingevitch, née Sinovich, age 96, a resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away.
Jerzy Sosnowski, 70
Jerzy Sosnowski, age 70, passed away on July 1, 2026.
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.
Hometown hypnotist Chris Jones brings the magic back to Beverly
Beverly native Chris Jones returns home July 11 with two interactive shows, showcasing the magic and hypnosis career that…
Hero’s welcome for Orland Park officer back from Africa
Police Officer Jordan Legris, who recently returned from active duty in Somalia, received a hero’s welcome June 30 when…
Young Musicians Bring Jazz to Life at Saint Xavier University Summer Jazz Camp
Saint Xavier University’s Summer Jazz Camp brought 50 young musicians together for a week of learning, performance and celebrating…
Ballet 5:8 blends global influence with hometown commitment
Ballet 5:8 expanded its international presence by welcoming a renowned dancer, promoting a local leader and sharing its vision…
Palos Hills paramedic brings passion for service to new role as Moraine Valley student trustee
Palos Hills paramedic Dalayna Stevenson was sworn in as Moraine Valley’s student trustee, determined to advocate for students and…
U.S. Polo Assn. debuts new store at Chicago Ridge Mall
U.S. Polo Assn. opened at Chicago Ridge Mall, bringing classic apparel, footwear and accessories for men, women and children.
Summit bookstore brings big dreams to Archer Avenue
Booktique Unlimited, a new Summit microbookstore, opens Aug. 29 with books, community programs, and a family-friendly ribbon-cutting celebration.
Orland Park Kiwanis donation helps Moraine Valley students build careers
Orland Park Kiwanis Club donated $15,000 to Moraine Valley Foundation, funding scholarships for 28 career program students in trades.
Moraine Valley ranks among nation’s best for veterans
Moraine Valley Community College earned national Top 10 Military Friendly Gold status for helping veterans successfully transition from military…
We/Us.
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…
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.
Mayhem.
Three charged with DUI in separate incidents
Three charged with DUI in separate incidents
Man charged with drug possession, traffic violations
A Michigan City man was charged with drug possession and multiple traffic violations after police stopped him in a Jewel-Osco store parking…
Palos Park police join LaGrange Road speeding crackdown
Palos Park residents have complained of speeders and loud vehicles in the area, especially on LaGrange Road, and the village is joining…
UPDATE: Police ID pedestrian killed in Orland Park as Palos Hills man
A pedestrian was fatally struck Monday morning during a three-car crash near Orland Square Mall, police said.
Opinions.
The pope from Chicago who couldn’t update his bank account info
Video: South Side priest shares the story of how the pope got disconnected by his bank, and what it reveals about the man who leads 1.4 billion Catholics.
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.
