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Scout’s final project benefits Peotone parks
Peotone community members hoping to take advantage of a fresh air workout and not get roasted by the sun can now do so…
The art of saying YES starts with Dan Dougherty
Mokena artist Dan Dougherty brings the power of saying yes to young readers while balancing children’s books, comics, teaching and music.
Pass Health Foods to host holiday bake-off in Palos Heights
Pass Health Foods will host a holiday bake-off Nov. 14 in Palos Heights, featuring wholesome recipes, local mayor judges and prizes.
Moraine Valley food drive focuses on students’ everyday needs
Moraine Valley Community College collects food, hygiene products and household essentials through Nov. 30 to support students facing food insecurity.
2026 HS Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Rita Mustangs.
2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Laurence Vikings.
2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
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2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Peotone’s facade improvement program gets another taker
Peotone residents will soon see another updated downtown facade after the board approved the second applicant for the facade improvement plan.
Artist Andrei Rabodzeenko finds beauty and meaning in Chicago’s south side
Artist Andrei Rabodzeenko showcases 28 oil paintings at Beverly Arts Center, capturing the overlooked beauty, history and character of Chicago’s South Side.
Family turns grief into hope at Dash for Den
The annual Dash for Den honors Dennis Raber’s memory while raising awareness about opioid addiction and supporting men in recovery.
Prep Sports
Vedette sports report: Manteno’s Goranson races to another league title
After missing six weeks with a stress fracture, Manteno’s Klarke Goranson returned to win her third straight conference title.
Vedette football roundup: Peotone, Crete, Manteno end regular season with wins
Peotone and Crete-Monee earned opening-round byes in the IHSA playoffs, while Manteno will host an opening-round game on Saturday.
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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Sean Rice, St. Laurence ready to turn page for playoffs
Thanks to the expansion of the IHSA playoff field to 384 teams this season, St. Laurence’s season is still alive.
City football roundup: Tony James, Kennedy qualify for IHSA playoffs
Tony James had 101 receiving yards and a TD and also intercepted a pass as Kennedy beat Lake View 34-14.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into the IHSA playoffs.
In just third year as a program, Lyons flag football gets third at state
Evie Riopell passed for 253 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair to Meg Robinson, as Lyons beat Marist 21-19…
Marist flag football makes history, takes fourth at state
Marist won its first state trophy in flag football by finishing fourth on Oct. 17 at Willowbrook.
John Fennell, Vinny Stubitsch lead St. Rita past Nazareth
John Fennell threw a 2-yard TD pass to Vinny Stubitsch with 46 seconds left as St. Rita edged Nazareth 17-14…
Sam Holcomb throws for 4 TDs as Brother Rice beats Marist in Battle of Pulaski
Freshman Sam Holcomb passed for 138 yards and four touchdowns as Brother Rice beat Marist 49-6 to win the Battle…
Your Town. Our Beat!
Orland Park
Orland Park ready to approve speed cameras
According to one public safety survey that started on Oct. 1, Orland Park residents want to see the village bring…
Visit Southland says Orland Park is tops for tourism
Orland Park won the Community Tourism Excellence Team Award on Oct. 8 at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights adopts downtown redevelopment plan
The City of Palos Heights voted last week to adopt a downtown redevelopment plan created by MKSK Studios, a move…
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.
Bridgeview
More than 1,000 turn out for Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest
More than 1,000 people came to the Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the park district. The free afternoon event,…
Sentencing postponed for woman who plotted boyfriend’s murder
Twenty-nine months to the day since Arturo Cantu Jr. was gunned down outside his Bridgeview apartment, his family is still awaiting justice.
Worth
The Kozy Kauldron brings retro Vegas flair and Halloween chills to Worth
April Bisignani turns her Worth home into The Kozy Kauldron, a scare-free, retro Las Vegas Halloween display she builds herself.
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.
Evergreen Park
Monsters, magic and mayhem take over EPCHS stage
Evergreen Park Community High School students bring fantasy, humor and heartfelt emotion to the stage in their fall production of…
SXU workshop helps parents build a stronger village
Saint Xavier University will host an Oct. 24 workshop offering parents expert advice, child care and resources to help children…
Burbank
Jose De Jesus Mora
Jose De Jesus Mora died suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
Mark D. Spedale
Mark D. Spedale, who retired from CPD after more than 30 years of service, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 5.
Oak Lawn
Palos Hills congregation puts neighbors first with year-round giving
Seventeen volunteers at Palos Hills’ Savior Divine Lutheran Church packed 152 laundry kits for BEDS Plus, a homeless services nonprofit.
Oak Lawn’s Catalina Vera proves kindness Is her greatest superpower
Oak Lawn kindergartner Catalina Vera advances in Stan Lee’s Super Kid competition, winning hearts with her taekwondo skills, courage and kindness.
Willow Springs
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Willow Springs man charged in attempted kidnappings of two girls in Hickory Hills
A Willow Springs man is charged with trying to force two girls into his SUV at a Hickory Hills shopping center on Oct.…
Summit
Rain, chill didn’t stop hundreds from turning out for Argo’s Fall Fest
A girl tossed rings at a pumpkin on the track behind Argo Community High School, aiming…
Linda Evelyn Baldwin, 80
Linda Evelyn Baldwin (née Munday), 80, formerly of Summit-Argo, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, surrounded…
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
Spooky Shuffle brings runners to the Trails of Palos Park
Palos Park’s fourth annual Spooky Shuffle brought runners, families and neighbors together for a morning of…
5000 pumpkins turn this Oak Lawn church into a fall sensation
First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn celebrates 25 years of its pumpkin patch with student…
Justice
Justice nursing home run by Dominican Sisters marks 90 years
Rosary Hill Home, the Justice nursing home run by the Dominican Sisters, is marking 90 years of caring for older residents.
Justice police charge man with unlawful use of title
police reports from Justice
Brookfield
Brookfield trustees focus on grants for bikes, walkers
Brookfield trustees have unanimously voted to apply for two state and federal transportation grants.
Martinez named Brookfield Police Officer of 2025
Brookfield names the police officer of the year for 2025
Archer Heights – Chicago
8th District police charge man with murder in woman’s stabbing death
A man faces a first-degree murder charge in a woman’s stabbing death, among recent arrests reported by 8th District police.
Southwest Side alders tell Johnson: No property tax hike, no head tax in 2027 budget
Twenty-nine Chicago aldermen told Mayor Brandon Johnson in a Sept. 28 letter that they will not support a property tax increase…
OPINIONS
Ray Hanania: Property assessments are dramatically increasing
Ray Hanania says that when it comes to taxes, the system of government plays a shell game on taxpayers.
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.
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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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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach to surrounding counties and towns, including Manteno.
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