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Palos Park man charged with $75 million in Medicaid fraud
Daniel Robinson, 51, was charged June 18 with two counts of healthcare fraud in a criminal complaint made public…
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.
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 as a senior.
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.
Marist’s Soleil Tate is Southwest Regional Softball Player of the Year
Marist junior pitcher Soleil Tate, a Wisconsin commit, hit 14 home runs and drove in 56 runs this season.
Boys basketball notebook: College interest picks up for Shepard’s Amari Williams
Junior center Amari Williams will be one of the leaders of a young Shepard team this winter.
Area roundup: Palos Coyotes help keep American Legion baseball alive
Launched in 2022, the Palos Post 1993 Coyotes finished third in the Illinois American Legion state tournament each of the past two years.
We/Us.
A customer service win, things to do and love for the USA: Peggy Zabicki
I am the first one to complain if I don’t get good customer service when I go shopping. I used to…
Gone fishing! Summer fun in Marquette Park: Kathy Headley
Chicago Lawn residents can enjoy fishing clinics, canoe paddles, bird walks, and teen arts programs at local parks and libraries throughout…
Midway Chamber marks nation’s 250th with Patriots Day parade, Toy Story party
Midway Chamber’s annual Patriots Day parade drew elected officials, first responders, and residents to Garfield Ridge on June 25.
Park goers have a laugh at Henry VIII at Wentworth Park
Shakespeare’s Henry VIII received a comedy improv twist on Saturday, July 27, at Wentworth Park, performed by the Shakespeare Blood Oath…
Garfield Ridge honors fallen firefighter Drew Price at annual 5K race
The Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K drew more than 900 runners to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price, whose…
Forest View fire department, park district bring ambulance to kids
Paramedics In The Park is designed to demystify emergency response for children who might otherwise fear an ambulance.
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Miles for Maddog walk honors Maddie Grobmeier’s legacy of giving
Hundreds honored Maddie Grobmeier in Frankfort walk celebrating her organ donation legacy and promoting life-saving awareness and community connection.
Palos Park Woman’s Club closes season with colorful Capri gathering
Members of the Palos Park Woman’s Club celebrated another successful year with colorful caftans, friendship and a festive summer…
Friendship Fest packs four days of fun in Palos Hills
Friendship Fest returns July 9-12 with live music, carnival rides, pony rides, family fun, fireworks and festival favorites.
Summerween brings spooky fun to Beverly in the middle of summer
Families packed the Beverly Arts Center for Summerween, enjoying costumes, community fun and Halloween spirit under sunny skies.
Palos Park Woman’s Club awards scholarships to two Stagg seniors
The Palos Park Woman’s Club awarded $1,600 scholarships to two Stagg seniors pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and healthcare.
Golf outing brings business and community leaders together in Palos Heights
The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce brought local professionals together for golf, networking, food and community connections at Oak…
Mayhem.
Palos Hills police charge two in trespassing, disorderly conduct cases
Palos Hills police charged two people: one with trespassing on West 111th Street and another with disorderly conduct on Roberts…
DUI, fraud, assault, cemetery disturbance: Oak Lawn police blotter
Oak Lawn police charged seven people in separate incidents including DUI, fake ID possession, aggravated assault, and reckless driving near…
Orland Park police kick off LaGrange Road safety campaign
Orland Park is working with Cook County, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Willow Springs to crack down on…
Man accused of pulling gun at Chicago Ridge Mall
A Chicago Ridge police officer noticed a man walking through the mall with a bulge in his waistband consistent with…
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.