Business.
New owners coming for Oak Lawn’s Homestead Barr
The Homestead Barr was established in 1951 and had been owned by the Adomaitis family since.…
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.
Southwest Regional Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Nazareth’s Stella Sakalas
After leading Nazareth to its second state title in four seasons, BYU recruit Stella Sakalas has repeated as Southwest Regional Player of the Year.
Area roundup: Shepard girls track wins every event in district meet
Makynzee Harris, who tried out for track in junior high because she was bored, continued to shine for Shepard with three firsts in the District 218 meet.
Brother Rice’s Braydon McKendrick finishes the job at Wrigley Field
Braydon McKendrick pitched a two-hitter as Brother Rice beat Mount Carmel 4-1 at Wrigley Field on April 23.
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out updates from around the area.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Viviana Corona gets defensive for Marist
Senior Viviana Corona’s first goal of the season helped Marist beat rival Mother McAuley 1-0 on April 20.
Stagg’s Elaina Yasin is an athlete for all seasons
Elaina Yasin of Stagg is a returning state qualifier in track, a libero in volleyball and a member of the District 230 gymnastics team.
We/Us.
Noel Cummings, longtime Hodgkins mayor, dies
Longtime Hodgkins mayor Noel Cummings, 98, who served the village for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April…
For third year, Summit Senior Living crowns prom royalty
Delores Brassfield and Oscar Hamilton were crowned king and queen at Summit Senior Living’s annual “Prom Night” celebration.
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.
‘We don’t have a house anymore’: One family’s tornado survival story
The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.
Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado
A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park March…
Hockey star Abbey Murphy’s path to Olympics started in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy has four assists in Team USA’s undefeated start at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
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MS didn’t define her, it inspired a movement
Erin Stevenson, a Palos Park mother living with MS since 2009, led Walk MS at Soldier Field on April…
Moraine Valley editor breaks through to national media platform
Moraine Valley student Sean Scholz gains national recognition, joining top college voices to share insights on politics, journalism and…
Sandburg sophomore scores big with national investment win
Sandburg sophomore Grace Wurster earned first in Illinois and third nationally in an investment writing contest, beating more than…
Village honors Piattoni for 25 years with Recreation and Parks
Ray Piattoni marked 25 years with Orland Park Recreation and Parks, praising the team behind programs, facilities and community…
Student artists bring personal projects to life at SXU
Saint Xavier University seniors presented Built from What We Were Given thesis projects, showcasing personal stories through art, design,…
She CAN! event blends yoga and bike skills
Women gathered at Lake Katherine for yoga, bike mechanics and a group ride, building confidence, skills and community connection…
Mayhem.
Blue Island man arrested for construction site burglary at Shepard High School
A Blue Island man was arrested this week in connection with a burglary at the construction site of a new…
Oak Lawn woman found dead in home
A 76-year-old Oak Lawn woman was found dead in her home Sunday afternoon after police conducted a well-being check.
Orland Park robbery suspect caught after multi-agency pursuit
A robbery suspect from Orland Park was captured last week by Chicago police after he crashed his car on the…
Second teen charged with Oak Lawn, Worth video gaming break-ins
A second Chicago teen has been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries targeting Oak Lawn and Worth businesses…
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…