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Enter if you dare at Natchez Haunted House
John Henkes transforms his Orland Park yard into Natchez Haunted House, delivering four years of outdoor Halloween scares before going professional.
Traffic signal repairman, MBA holder, Jesse Maronto builds Chicago mayoral bid around CONE platform
Jessica “Jesse” Maronto spends her workdays fixing Chicago’s traffic signals after crashes and emergencies.
Palos Park honors Dave Sanders with highway dedication
Palos Park dedicated Dave Sanders Way, honoring his decades of leadership at The Center and lasting impact on Chicagoland families.
Summit, Roberts Park fire departments open their doors for Fire Prevention Week
Summit kids shouted no Saturday when firefighter/paramedic Chris Weber asked whether they call 911 when they’re hungry. The exchange came during Weber’s kitchen…
2026 HS Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
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2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
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2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Residents pack Burbank firehouse for 47th annual pancake breakfast
Cars lined the block around the Burbank Fire Department’s firehouse at 6530 W. 79th St. on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, as residents walked…
Strong women, strong community fuel Palos Goes Pink
Palos Goes Pink brought the community together Oct. 3 to exercise, raise money and support metastatic breast cancer research.
Roberts Park fire district draws 15 to first senior safety event
The Roberts Park Fire Protection District drew 15 people to its first Senior Safety Sundae on Sunday, Sept. 27, an afternoon of fire safety and…
Prep Sports
Vedette football report: Logan Bufford, Manteno take to air in win vs. Lisle
Manteno quarterback Logan Bufford completed all 10 of his passes for 174 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-16 win against Lisle.
Vedette sports report: Gio Zuniga, Manteno soccer blank Peotone
Gio Zuniga’s latest game-winning goal for Manteno boys soccer came in a 1-0 victory against Peotone on Oct. 1.
Mayhem
Eight masked offenders rob Peotone Travel Center, damage poker machines
Eight masked offenders robbed the Peotone Travel Center early Sept. 3, damaging six poker machines and stealing an unknown amount of…
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.
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Isael Barrow-Salazar’s 4 TDs lead Curie past Urban Prep
Freshmen Isael Barrow-Salazar and Treyvion Townsend have stepped into starting roles at running back and quarterback for Curie.
City football roundup: Goode beats Perspectives for first time
Quarterback Jordan Boston ran for two TDs in Goode’s 28-18 win against Perspectives.
Lyons soccer shuts out St. Laurence to win BodyArmor title
Ari Chen sparked a strong defensive effort and Harrison Kittridge scored twice as Lyons stayed unbeaten and handed St. Laurence…
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
See which team joined the rankings this week and how teams stand heading into Week 8.
Area football roundup: Fleming brothers help Marist get past Carmel
Marist’s Jake Fleming threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, both to his brother Conor, in a 12-7 win against…
Doniven Campbell steps up, scores 4 TDs as St. Rita rolls by Leo
With starter Brandon Johnson Jr. sidelined, Doniven Campbell ran 25 times for 209 yards in St. Rita’s win against Leo.
Lucas Matykiewicz catches 3 TD passes as Sandburg rallies past Lincoln-Way West
Sean Ruisz threw for 175 yards, including 116 to Lucas Matykiewicz in a 20-9 win against Lincoln-Way West.
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Orland Park
Wolves take over the Orland Park Public Library
The Orland Park Public Library’s wolf exhibit explores wildlife, conservation and history while connecting readers with this year’s Orland Reads…
Orland Park weighs new curfew authority
Orland Park officials are looking to prevent teen takeovers by changing the language in civil emergencies.
Palos Heights
Strong women take center stage at Women Making a Difference
Palos Park’s Women Making a Difference event brings women leaders together to discuss service, leadership, volunteerism and strengthening local communities.
Kate Matousek named President of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Kate Matousek’s lifelong connection to Northwestern Medicine continues as she takes over as president of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.
Bridgeview
Shooting victim identified as Bridgeview man
A Bridgeview man was found shot to death early Monday after police answered a call of a man down on South Oketo Avenue.
Comings & Goings: After 66 years, American Sale is clearing out
Tinley Park-based American Sale Corp. Is holding a massive liquidation sale ahead of its transfer to new ownership next year.
Worth
Shepard musicians make memories across Europe
Fourteen Shepard band students joined musicians from across Chicagoland for a European tour filled with performances, sightseeing, history and friendships.
Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dancing to move to Palos Heights
The city of Palos Heights cleared the way for an award-winning business to come into the city at its Sept.…
Evergreen Park
Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills celebrates 100 years of growing together
The Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills celebrates 100 years of gardening, friendship, community service and sharing knowledge across…
SXU walk shines a light on domestic violence
Saint Xavier University will host a candlelight walk Oct. 6, bringing the community together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Burbank
Remigio Rosales
Remigio Rosales, a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather known to his family for his quick wit, his humming and the man cave he…
Janina Hyla, 50
Janina Hyla, 50, died Sept. 19, 2026.
Oak Lawn
Midnight Terror turns up the screams in Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn’s Midnight Terror returns with enhanced storytelling, actor-driven scares, classic monsters and plenty of screams for Halloween thrill-seekers.
Oak Lawn police charge six in DUI, theft, and burglary cases
Oak Lawn police charged six people in recent weeks with driving under the influence, retail theft, and burglary. Two drivers were found asleep…
Willow Springs
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Willow Springs names Jurak interim police chief
Michael Jurak has been named interim police chief in Willow Springs. He joined the department in 2007.
Summit
Argo homecoming parade draws hundreds, celebrates community
Hundreds of residents lined Archer Road and 63rd Street on Saturday as Argo Community High School’s…
Summit honors Bennie B. Wilkins on his 95th birthday
Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez read a proclamation at the village board meeting Sept. 21 honoring longtime…
LaGrange
St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the…
Patricia Metsch remembered for faith, family, humor and a life well-lived
Patricia Metsch, remembered for her humor, faith and devotion to family, leaves behind a legacy of…
Palos Park
Community event puts domestic violence resources and support within reach
Erin Stevenson, founder of the Do Good Movement, helps to fight domestic violence.
Palos Park CERT volunteers contribute more than 1,500 hours each year
Palos Park CERT volunteers contribute more than 1,500 annual hours to emergency preparedness, training, public education…
Justice
History comes to Commissioners Park in Justice
The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority held “Crossroads of America,” a free, family-friendly history celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, at…
Three Lions clubs raise funds at fifth annual Oktoberfest
The Bridgeview, Justice, and Argo-Summit Lions clubs held their fifth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bridgeview Community Center, drawing nearly…
Brookfield
Brooofield trustees focus on grants for bikes, walkers
brookfield trustees approve seekimg grants for a bike path and pedestrian bridge
Martinez named Brookfield Police Officer of 2025
Brookfield names the police officer of the year for 2025
Archer Heights – Chicago
Man charged after toddler shot in head; other 8th District arrestsDraft
An 18-month-old was critically injured in a shooting that brought felony charges. Also: an alleged bat-and-knife threat to a neighbor.
8th District police make arrests in violence, weapons cases
Eight people face charges in the 8th District following incidents involving weapons, domestic violence, and traffic stops across mid-September.
OPINIONS
Bailey speaks out against Illinois American Water rate hike while Pritzker hides
The public has no confidence in the ICC standing up for their rights but always surrender to IAW, their lobby and their donations.
Ray Hanania: Trump betrays America and Republican Party
It is amazing how so many Americans were duped by Donald Trump, a convicted felon who has one priority: to serve himself and his family.
IFT wrong to demand Meta settlement cash for schools
Hours after the social media giant Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a case brought by 47 state attorneys general and implement reforms to protect children from social media harms, the Illinois…
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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach.
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