Business.
Peppo’s Subs celebrates 50 years in Palos Hills
Hundreds gathered July 3 at Peppo’s Subs in Palos Hills to celebrate the sandwich shop’s 50th…
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.
Brother Rice’s Brady Cunningham wins High School Home Run Derby
Brady Cunningham slugged nine home runs in a minute to win the High School Home Run Derby title.
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 players and donate gear.
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 Reds picked Brother Rice grad Jack Lausch.
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 champions.
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 on July 16.
We/Us.
Girl Scouts discover their own back yard
Summit Girl Scout Troop 56615 is introducing its scouts to local businesses, starting with a tour of Hallett & Sons Expert…
Summer weather sure to bring out the rats
As temperatures rise, rats become more active in Clearing and Garfield Ridge. The problem is preventable with proactive attention.
2 weeks of events coming to Southwest Side libraries, parks and senior center: Kathy Headley
As happens every year, once the Fourth of July has passed, it seems like summer is coming to an end. But…
Chicago artist creates healing chalk art for cancer survivors
City of Hope Cancer Center’s “Artistic Expressions of Hope” initiative invited eight Chicago artists to create works honoring the strength and…
Fun things to do and a farewell to Alderman Marty Quinn: Peggy Zabicki
Rain or shine. Summer is here. The warmth of the sun feels wonderful. Summer means picnics, shorts, sandals, sitting outside sipping…
Beautiful day for canoe ride in Marquette Park: Kathy Headley
Partly cloudy with a slight north to northeast breeze and temperatures ranging from 79 to 82 degrees. A beautiful day for…
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Vintage rides roll through Palos Heights despite smoky skies
Hundreds of classic cars filled downtown Palos Heights as smoky skies failed to keep crowds from enjoying the annual…
Local families rally to fight rare neurological disorder
Mokena families unite for CMTA Chicago Walk 4 CMT, raising awareness, funding research and supporting those affected by rare…
Bevapalooza brings music, shopping and summer fun to Beverly
Bevapalooza returns to Beverly with live music, shopping, food and family activities while celebrating the neighborhood’s local businesses and…
Slice of Summer brings Chicago Ridge together
Hundreds gathered at Freedom Park as the Chicago Ridge Park District’s Slice of Summer celebrated family, community, entertainment and…
Palos Hills Friendship Fest rocked the weekend
Friendship Fest brought four days of live music, carnival rides, family activities, fireworks and community fun to Palos Hills.
Teddy bears take over Orland Square Mall
Orland Square Mall’s Teddy Bear Picnic will bring families together for an afternoon of crafts, entertainment, Bearamy and summertime…
Mayhem.
Palos Hills police investigate $120K ruse burglary, make DUI arrest
Palos Hills police investigating ruse theft of valuable coins, cash, and make traffic arrests for DUI, license and registration violations.
Oak Lawn police arrest six in retail theft, DUI, and assault casest Draft
Oak Lawn police arrested six people in late June and early July on charges including retail theft, drug possession, DUI,…
Man shoots self in head in Worth
Worth police responded to a well-being check on the 7100 block of West 107th Street on Wednesday morning and found…
Palos Hills police charge five in assault, weapons and traffic cases; seek vandalism suspects
Palos Hills police charged five people in six days for assault, weapons violations and suspended licenses. Police also seek three…
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.