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Evergreen Park Chamber honors village police chief
Evergreen Chamber of Commerce honored Police Chief Michael Saunders as “Citizen of the Year” during the…
2025 Municipal Elections
Yerkes sworn in to District 229 board after write-in win
Write-in candidate Dr. Kenneth Yerkes joins District 229’s school board, promising to improve academics, expand programs and increase oversight.
Burke wins second term as Evergreen Park mayor
Kelly Burke will return as mayor of Evergreen Park after recording a resounding victory over Bill Lorenz in the general election Tuesday night.
Palos Hills Alderman Dawn Nowak set to become city clerk
Palos Hills Alderman Dawn Nowak is running unopposed for city clerk, bringing her Cook County experience to strengthen city operations and outreach.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Curie’s Justin Oliver hits first career game-winner
Justin Oliver and Kendall Holliday rallied Curie from an eight-point deficit in the closing minutes against St. Ignatius.
Kennedy’s Julian Cuevas, Xavier Guzman make transition to basketball
Julian Cuevas, Xavier Guzman and Ja’Veon Sargent-Williams combined for 50 points in Kennedy’s win over Bowen.
Cornell recruit Emma O’Brien embraces bigger role for Lyons
Emma O’Brien is Lyons’ top player following the departure of Nora Ezike, who’s now at Stanford.
Sandburg’s big weekend: Two key wins, tribute to Bob Fabrizio
Sandburg picked up its biggest win of the season, beating Lyons, and honored the late Bob Fabrizio at its annual charity shootout.
Justin Oliver, Curie ready for another trip to Pontiac
Curie has been going to the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, billed as the nation’s oldest, for more than a quarter-century.
Josh O’Shea named Reavis football coach
Former Tinley Park football coach Josh O’Shea succeeds Tim Zasada, who stepped down after 14 seasons.
With eye on college, St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples expands skill set
St. Laurence junior Markese Peoples knows he’ll be playing on the perimeter when he gets to college.
We/Us.
Chicago Ridge Park District helps fill St. Vincent’s Pantry with love
Chicago Ridge Park District’s food drive collected 1,520 pounds of food and over $1,000 in donations for St. Vincent de Paul.
Toys for Tots drive at EPCHS brings in hundreds of donations
EPCHS students collected more than 300 toys during their annual Toys for Tots drive, benefiting children in Evergreen Park and Worth…
Palos Park Woman’s Club boosts Moraine Valley food pantry
Palos Park Woman’s Club selected Moraine Valley’s Project Care Food Pantry as its holiday beneficiary, donating over 800 items to students.
From a stay-at-home mom to sweet treats success story
Sara Tanner grew Paradise Sweets & Eats from an idea into a community-centered, nut-free snack shop and ice cream business.
Tinley Park bookstore joins Chicagoland Holiday Trolley
Love’s Sweet Arrow in Tinley Park joined the inaugural Bookstore Holiday Trolley, delighting romance fans and connecting bookstores across Chicagoland.
Green Hills Public Library’s Giving Tree grows hope
Green Hills Public Library’s Giving Tree collects new winter essentials to support individuals facing housing insecurity through Jan. 4.
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Leo Choir shares South Side pride through powerful performance
Leo High School Choir captivates Beverly Arts Center audience, showcasing national talent and South Side pride after America’s Got…
Holistic health hub finds new home in Palos Park
A holistic healthcare center led by Dr. Stacy Phelps relocates to Palos Park, expanding integrative wellness services for the…
Operation Santa wraps up another successful year at OLCHS
Students at Oak Lawn Community High School collected, wrapped, and delivered 200 gifts to 14 families through Operation Santa.
Oak Lawn students lead 50,000-meal push to fight local hunger
Students, alumni and volunteers packed 50,000 Feed6 meals at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School to support neighbors facing food insecurity.
Chicago Christian’s students turn robotics dreams into reality
Chicago Christian’s RoboKnights teams claimed first and second at the South Suburban Robotics Meet, heading to state and national…
Orland Park occupational therapist turns personal struggle into support network for new moms
Orland Park therapist Armi Grace Petersen founded Motivated OT Mama to support mothers and infants through personalized, compassionate postpartum…
Mayhem.
Body found in Willow Springs identified as missing Justice man
The body found Saturday morning in a grassy area near Archer Avenue and La Grange Road has been identified as…
Evergreen Park cracks down on squatters
An ordinance was approved this week that will enforce specific regulations regarding housing in the Village of Evergreen Park.
Oak Lawn settles lawsuit by teen beaten by cops after traffic stop
Oak Lawn approved a settlement Tuesday with a Bridgeview man involved in an altercation with police after a traffic stop…
Teen fatally shot during Evergreen Park robbery
An 18-year-old youth was fatally wounded during a robbery attempt Saturday night at the Evergreen Park Walmart.
OPINIONS
Ray Hanania: Trump’s hypocritical fake policies on fighting drug dealers
President Donald Trump has no moral spine when it comes to serving the public, but has a will of steel when it comes to serving himself.
Ray Hanania: Can Conforti overcome GOP problems to unseat Casten?
Right now, I am not sure Republican challenger Niki Conforti is capable of defeating incumbent Democratic congressman Sean Casten.
Opinion: Chicago losing millions by banning video gaming
Putting video gambling machines in Chicago airports, Navy Pier and other establishments could bring in millions for city coffers.