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Jan Maratea named Marist Career Education Coordinator
Marist High School expands career education, giving students opportunities to explore careers, skilled trades, college, apprenticeships and other paths after graduation.
Chicago Ridge and Worth park districts partner to expand recreation access
Chicago Ridge and Worth park districts partner to offer reciprocal resident rates, expanding access to programs, camps, classes and recreation.
Richards students soar with drone competition
Richards High School students competed in drone piloting and autonomous coding Sept. 19, earning certifications and learning FAA unmanned aircraft requirements.
Ald. Silvana Tabares raises $19,500 for CPD bulletproof vests
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund teamed up for the annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast.
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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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 100 residents…
Cyclist dies after hit-and-run in Garfield Ridge
The cyclist who died after being struck by a truck Sept. 14 in Garfield Ridge has been identified as 54-year-old Juan Martin Marquez Luna.
8-year-old dies from injuries in Bridgeview scooter accident
An 8-year-old boy who was struck by a car near 92nd Place and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview on Sept. 11 died from his injuries on…
Prep Sports
Vedette football roundup: Manteno falls to Wilmington; Crete, Peotone win
Logan Bufford ran for two touchdowns in Manteno’s loss to Class 2A top-ranked Wilmington.
Vedette sports report: Cancer survivor Luis Maldonado back on the soccer pitch
After missing the 2025 soccer season while battling stomach cancer, Grant Park’s Luis Maldonado has made an inspirational return to the pitch.
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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City football roundup: Jordan Boston, Aedan Cleveland power Goode to victory
Goode, Curie and Kennedy all earned wins in Public League action.
Quarterback Xavier Terrell’s running sparks Bogan offense
Xavier Terrell ran for 131 yards and a touchdown in Bogan’s 20-14 double-overtime loss to Longwood on Sept. 17.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out which team has joined the rankings heading into Week 6.
St. Laurence athletes glad to see fieldhouse going up
Sean Rice and Izzy Ducar said the new fieldhouse at St. Laurence will make life easier for athletes across a…
Danny Strelow, Kamari Polk a dynamic duo for Oak Lawn
Danny Strelow and Kamari Polk have been friends since sixth grade and spend time together on and off the field,…
Area football roundup: Jake, Conor Fleming lead Marist to easy win
Marist, Brother Rice, Mount Carmel and St. Laurence all earned Catholic League crossover wins.
Area roundup: Sandburg shootout to feature top teams, players
Host Sandburg, Andrew, Brother Rice, Lyons and Stagg are among the teams set to compete in a charity shootout on…
Your Town. Our Beat!
Orland Park
Orland Park teen wins Miss Teen International 2026 title
Orland Park’s Julia Yock, 15, won Miss Teen International 2026 and plans to use her platform promoting mental and physical…
Man charged in attempted gas station robbery in Orland Park
A Michigan City, Ind., man was charged Wednesday with attempted armed robbery after he was shot while allegedly attempting to rob…
Palos Heights
Monarchs bring magic to Palos Heights
Lake Katherine’s annual monarch celebration brought families together for butterfly encounters, nature activities and lessons on protecting monarchs and their…
Doughs Guys Bakery owner says decision to close ‘was difficult’
Doughs Guys Bakery in Palos Heights closes Dec. 31 after 14 years. Owner Sharon O’Neill opened it with her late…
Bridgeview
Bridgeview firefighters to climb SeatGeek stairs to honor 9/11 victims
Bridgeview firefighters will honor the 343 New York City firefighters who perished during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center by…
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 2027-28 academic year
Worth
Worth has a new home for disabled residents
The long-awaited ribbon cutting for the new Garden Center Services apartment complex for adults with disabilities took place the morning…
Palos Heights approves bike path to Metra station
Palos Heights Metra passengers may soon have an easier way to reach the station by foot or by bicycle.
Evergreen Park
Gianna Fest brings one last taste of summer
Gianna Fest brought families and neighbors together Sept. 18-20 for carnival rides, music, food and one of summer’s final celebrations.
The Kelly twins turn a lifelong love of horror Into a New Novel
Evergreen Park twins Kevin and Michael Kelly turn their lifelong love of horror into Me and My Shadows, a psychological…
Burbank
Jesus Eduardo Magana
Jesus Eduardo Magaña, lovingly known as Lalo and Shorty, passed away. He was born April 28, 1992, a proud South Side Chicagoan whose…
Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On…
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn still remembers Sept. 11, 25 years later
Retired Chicago Fire Department District Chief Glen Lyman looked at the crowd that gathered for the Oak Lawn 9/11 ceremony and posed a…
Six arrested in Oak Lawn traffic and retail theft enforcement sweep
Oak Lawn police arrested six people over Labor Day weekend on charges including unlicensed driving, DUI, retail theft, and drug possession.
Willow Springs
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Willow Springs Lioness Lions club host pancake breakfast fundraiser
The Willow Springs Lioness Lions Club held a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 13, to raise money for local community programs. The event…
Summit
Grito Fest draws over 8,000 to Summit Park
Grito Fest drew more than 8,000 people over four days, organizer Adrian Valladolid said, marking the…
Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit
Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. and First Lady Dr. Marvel Parker invited the community to celebrate 100…
LaGrange
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…
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand…
Palos Park
Palos Park parade rolls out hometown pride
Palos Park residents gathered for the annual Autumn in the Park parade featuring the marching band,…
Palos Park’s Autumn in the Park celebrates small-town charm
Palos Park celebrated its annual Autumn in the Park Festival with live music, food, family activities,…
Justice
JUSTICE POLICE
Police reports from Justice
I&M Canal authority hosts ‘Crossroads of America’ history celebration at Justice Park
The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority will host a free, family-friendly history celebration Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Justice Park…
Brookfield
Slager’s On 66 coming to Countryside
Brookfield bar owner to open a new place in Countryside.
Brookfield to revise zoning code
Brookfield is in the process of revising its zoning code for the first time in about 60 years.
Archer Heights – Chicago
Eight arrested in 8th District on charges ranging from gun possession to sexual abuse
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery, retail…
Archer Heights car mat maker gets shot at Walmart shelf after surprise invitation
Chris Grover thought he was coming to the Cicero Walmart on Monday morning, Sept. 14, to pitch his car mats to…
OPINIONS
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…
Rich Miller: Dueling versions of harassment complaint divide House Dems
Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House Speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent.
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