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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.
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 July.
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.
Eagle Scout hopeful sponsors Diaper Drive
Aspiring Eagle Scout Jacob Brasel has created a Diaper Drive for Anew, a nonprofit organization.
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Burbank brings community together for Party in the Park
Carnival rides, live music, and summer fun came together for Burbank’s annual Party in the Park, celebrating an early Fourth of July and America’s 250th…
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 work in retail sales…
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 Theatre Company.
Prep Sports
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.
Mayhem
Knife assault, milk theft, spitting on officers: 8th District Chicago police blotter
Eight people face charges in separate 8th District incidents including aggravated assault, domestic battery, weapons possession, and retail theft.
State Rep. Rashid blasts ICE arrests at Bridgeview Courthouse
State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) is calling ICE arrests at the Bridgeview Courthouse this week “a gross violation of the U.S.…
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Jim Thome liked his swing, but Aiden McGovern now focused on pitching
Hall of Famer Jim Thome complimented Aiden McGovern’s swing when he was 10, but now he’s a college pitcher.
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…
Vedette sports report: Beecher softball duo named to All-State first team
Northern Illinois recruit Makenzie Johnson and Colgate recruit Taylor Norkus represent Beecher on the Class 2A All-State first team.
Manteno running back Nick Honkisz ready for bigger role
Rising senior Nick Honkisz is a returning All-Illinois Central Eight first-team running back.
Chicago Hounds claim first MLR title with perfect season
The Chicago Hounds won the 2026 Major League Rugby title Sunday, completing an undefeated season with a 35-17 victory over…
Chicago Hounds complete unbeaten run to Major League Rugby title
The Hounds beat the California Legion 35-17 in a driving rainstorm to become the first Major League Rugby team to…
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.
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Orland Park
Men charged with stealing booze
Max Triplett, 40, of the 1600 block of Buena Vista Drive, Chicago Heights, was charged May 31 with retail theft…
Weber Grill fires up new restaurant in Orland Park
Weber Grill Restaurant has opened in Downtown Orland Park, serving charcoal-grilled steaks, burgers, ribs, chicken and seafood.
Palos Heights
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 luncheon.
Palos Heights makes switch to LED lights on Harlem Avenue
The City of Palos Heights approved the purchase last week of kits which will be used to retrofit the streetlights…
Bridgeview
Bridgeview carnival set for July 2-5 at SeatGeek Stadium
Four-day carnival with free live music, rides, and food runs July 2-5 at Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium.
Lyons Township tornado damage: Property tax relief may be available
Residents of Hickory Hills, Justice, and Bridgeview who sustained significant damage from last week’s EF-2 tornado may qualify for property tax assessment reductions, the Lyons…
Worth
Towns clean up after ‘double whammy’ of storms whip area
An EF-2 tornado last week left devastation in its wake from Hickory Hills to Midway Airport, according to the National…
Worth Touch-a-Truck draws crowds for hands-on excitement
Families explored trucks, enjoyed games and inflatables, and splashed through a foam pit during Worth’s annual Touch-a-Truck event.
Evergreen Park
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.
Music Mondays set the stage for a summer of concerts in Beverly
Smiley Tillmon launched Beverly Arts Center’s Music Mondays series, kicking off a summer of free concerts spanning blues, jazz, rock…
Burbank
Beecher Police Briefs
DISCLAIMER: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On…
Justice Chamber celebrates America’s 250th a week early
The Justice Chamber of Commerce brought the Fourth of July celebration to town on Saturday, June 27, with hot dogs, hamburgers, bingo, raffles,…
Oak Lawn
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 in U.S. District Court on Tuesday.
Oak Lawn man sentenced to 50 years for Summit man’s murder
An Oak Lawn man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the August 12, 2020, murder of Johnny Portalatin, Summit police said.
Willow Springs
Drunk driver hits Willow Springs squad car and flees
Willow Springs squad car struck by drunken driver who sped away and was chased.
Men with sledgehammers break into Bonnie’s Dining & Banquets
Burglars stolen two cash boxes from four gaming machines at a Willow Springs business early June 5.
Summit
Summit Park Father’s Day car show draws hundreds, celebrates community and car culture
The annual Father’s Day car show at Summit Park on Saturday brought together more than 200…
26 Argo High seniors awarded Higher Education Foundation scholarships totaling $39,000
Twenty-six seniors from Argo High School’s Class of 2026 received scholarships from the Argo Higher Education…
LaGrange
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand…
Lyons Township High School honored at Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools ceremony
Lyons Township High School was one of only 28 schools statewide to receive the inaugural Illinois…
Palos Park
Palos Park unveils fitness court on Village Green
The Village of Palos Park’s National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court on Village Green opened for business…
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…
Justice
Driving with a dog, late to work, overweight loads: Justice police blotter
Truck driver gets four tickets A 37-year-old man was cited for four violations after police pulled him over at 78th Avenue and 87th…
SUV theft, armed robbery, psilocybin mushrooms: Justice police blotter
Chevy Suburban stolen from driveway A 49-year-old man reported his gold 2007 Chevy Suburban was stolen from his driveway in the 7900 block…
Brookfield
Brookfield to rededicate Liberty Bell replica
Brookfield will rededicate its replica Liberty Bell on July 4, 2026, as the Independence Day parade ends and before the party in the…
Dentist from Brookfield charged with defrauding Medicaid
A dentist who lives in Brookfield and practices in Chicago has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with defrauding Medicaid of more…
Archer Heights – Chicago
City Council hears from youth: Invest in neighborhoods, not punishment
At a hearing on Chicago’s teen gatherings, young people and researchers challenge enforcement-focused policies, pointing to evidence that community investment —…
Rhine VFW hosts annual dog and cat adoption event
The Rhine VFW Post 2729 filled with potential adopters, supply vendors, and rescue animals Friday as the Regarding Rainey Non-Profit Dog…
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.
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