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Teddy bears take over Orland Square Mall
Orland Square Mall’s Teddy Bear Picnic will bring families together for an afternoon of crafts, entertainment, Bearamy and summertime fun.
Moving Archer Forward plan heads to city commission for final approval
The Moving Archer Forward initiative, a planning effort to revitalize the Archer Avenue corridor, has completed its community engagement phase and is moving…
Former Argo D217 superintendent pleads not guilty to theft and official misconduct
William Toulios, the former superintendent of Argo Community High School District 217, has been charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using…
Palos Park keeps America 250 celebration going strong
America’s 250th birthday celebration continued Thursday evening in Palos Park, where music, patriotism and community came together inside McCord Gallery & Cultural Center.
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Man shoots self in head in Worth
Worth police responded to a well-being check on the 7100 block of West 107th Street on Wednesday morning and found a man who had suffered…
Lyons Township hosts second annual Ice Cream Social
Nearly 60 people gathered at the Lyons Township Community Room Thursday, July 9, for ice cream, popcorn, and conversation. The second annual Ice Cream Social,…
Pritzker waives tax penalties for residents in 11 counties hit by severe storms
Illinois residents and businesses in 11 counties affected by spring and early summer storms can now request waivers of tax penalties and interest if severe…
Prep Sports
Football notebook: Crete’s Jeremiah Stonewall among state’s top recruits
Crete-Monee running back Jeremiah Stonewall has offers from five Big Ten schools.
After picking Northern Illinois, Sandburg’s Lucas Matykiewicz to focus on senior year
Lucas Matykiewicz caught 21 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns for Sandburg’s Class 8A playoff qualifier last fall.
Mayhem
Bridgeview man’s accused killer offered 30-year plea deal
The alleged killer of a Bridgeview man has been offered a deal for 30 years in prison, but the family of…
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.
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Kendall Meyers, Marist turn the page after last season’s state-title run
Kendall Meyers, a rising senior guard with four Division I offers, is the lone starter back from Marist’s Class 4A…
Area roundup: Fire sign international star Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski, who has scored more than 700 goals in international competition, has signed with the Chicago Fire and could…
Nazareth’s Jaden Fauske sets triples record for White Sox farm team
In his first season with Single-A Kannapolis, Nazareth graduate Jaden Fauske has set a franchise-record with eight triples.
Chicago Bears Hallmark movie needs local extras
Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports are casting extras for the film, which will shoot July 7 and 8…
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…
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.
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…
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Orland Park
Three charged with DUI in separate incidents
Three charged with DUI in separate incidents
Man charged with drug possession, traffic violations
A Michigan City man was charged with drug possession and multiple traffic violations after police stopped him in a Jewel-Osco…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights celebrates Independence Day with annual parade
Thousands lined Harlem Avenue as Palos Heights celebrated Independence Day with its annual parade led by grand marshal Mayor Bob…
Classic Cars will be cruising back into Palos Heights
Hundreds of vintage vehicles, live music, food and family fun return to downtown Palos Heights for the annual Classic Car…
Bridgeview
Porfirio announces over $180,000 coming to area libraries
Eleven libraries and school districts across the 11th Senate District will receive more than $180,000 in state grants to upgrade security, expand collections, and boost…
Cook County reassesses Stickney Township properties; appeals due August 12
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has released initial assessments for residential and commercial properties across Stickney Township, affecting homeowners and business operators in Stickney, Forest…
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
Hometown hypnotist Chris Jones brings the magic back to Beverly
Beverly native Chris Jones returns home July 11 with two interactive shows, showcasing the magic and hypnosis career that began…
From newsroom to gallery: Kelly White captures the heart of America
Kelly White’s America 250 exhibit celebrates the nation’s anniversary through portraits, community moments, and reflections on everyday American life.
Burbank
Fired driver, gasoline theft, romantic interlude: McCook police blotter
Catalytic converter stolen A catalytic converter was stolen June 1 from a rented vehicle in the 9500 block of West 55th Street. The…
Child endangerment, cell phone ticket, altered plate: Justice police blotter
DUI and child endangerment A 40-year-old man was charged with child endangerment after his two young sons, ages 3 and 1, were found…
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn police charge six in traffic stops, theft and weapons cases
Oak Lawn police charged six people in six days for traffic violations, theft, DUI and weapons possession across the southwest suburb.
New mural at Oak Lawn Pavilion captures community spirit of Fourth of July tradition
A new mural at the Oak Lawn Pavilion celebrates the community’s beloved Fourth of July fireworks tradition while showcasing hometown pride.
Willow Springs
Drunken driving, speeding motorcycle, Jeep surfing: Willow Springs police blotter
Drunken driving charge after accident A 64-year-old man was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to…
Drunk driver hits Willow Springs squad car and flees
Willow Springs squad car struck by drunken driver who sped away and was chased.
Summit
Summit veteran returns to Golden Age Games, wins medal in Tampa
Therese Mines-Anderson of Summit has found her retirement calling on the badminton court, bowling lane, and…
Summit bookstore brings big dreams to Archer Avenue
Booktique Unlimited, a new Summit microbookstore, opens Aug. 29 with books, community programs, and a family-friendly…
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 police join LaGrange Road speeding crackdown
Palos Park residents have complained of speeders and loud vehicles in the area, especially on LaGrange…
Palos Park cites police officers for saving woman’s life
Two Palos Park police officers tag-teamed to save a woman’s life in May and on June…
Justice
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,…
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…
Brookfield
New bookstore in Brookfield works with community
New Book Joy Booktique opened in late April in a small storefront at 3741 Prairie Ave. in Brookfield.
Liberty Bell replica rededicated in Brookfield
The Liberty Bell replica near Broofielld Village Hall was rededicated after the Fourth of July parade, 50 years to the day after it…
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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