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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 trail running, fall scenery and community spirit.
Chicago woman charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Hickory Hills Jewel-Osco lot
A 20-year-old Chicago woman is charged with trying to take a car from a 63-year-old woman with a disability in a Hickory Hills…
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.…
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 “She Kills Monsters.”
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
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the Stagg Chargers.
2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
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Stickney holds annual Haunted Hayride and Pumpkin Patch
More than 600 people turned out Saturday, Oct. 17, for Stickney’s annual Haunted Hayride and Pumpkin Patch at 43rd and Ridgeland. Mayor Mitch Milenkovic and…
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. The home at 9000…
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,…
Prep Sports
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 of Pulaski.
Area football roundup: Mount Carmel downs Loyola, earns share of Catholic Blue title
Brady Cloherty passed for four touchdowns as Mount Carmel beat Loyola 38-21 to force a three-way tie for the Catholic League Blue title.
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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Max Fahey, Sandburg spread the wealth in win
Max Fahey threw for two touchdowns to different receivers, and three Sandburg players ran for scores in a 35-19 win…
Offensive line paves way for Riverside-Brookfield’s first league title since 2009
Riverside-Brookfield beat Glenbard South 25-7 to win the Upstate Eight East championship.
Girls tennis roundup: Sandburg’s Estela Loureiro eyes state title
Iowa commit Estela Loureiro is back playing high school tennis after skipping last season to focus on national events.
Area roundup: Fire lose twice, but still qualify for MLS playoffs
The Chicago Fire are going to the MLS playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since a three-year run…
Local football playoff pairings
Check out all the IHSA playoff matchups for local football teams.
Week 9 football scoreboard
Check out all the local scores from Week 9.
Peotone routs Manteno in rivalry game
Peotone players celebrate after beating host Manteno 42-13 on Oct. 9 in the annual Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game.…
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
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.
Bridgeview DMV to close Oct. 9 for renovations
The Bridgeview DMV at 7358 W. 87th St. is scheduled to close Friday, Oct. 9, for renovations, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
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
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…
Evergreen Park condemns domestic violence
Domestic violence was condemned during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night. Mayor Kelly Burke noted that violence against…
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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
Proposed development in Burr Ridge has some Willow Springs residents concerned
Development proposed in Burr Ridge worries some Willow Springs residents
Willow Springs approves Flood Brothers waste contract
Willow Springs aopproves a four-year waste contract with Flood Brothers.
Summit
Linda Evelyn Baldwin, 80
Linda Evelyn Baldwin (née Munday), 80, formerly of Summit-Argo, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, surrounded…
Argo theater students take on ‘The Crucible’ Oct. 22-24
Argo Community High School theater students are scheduled to stage “The Crucible” at 7 p.m. Oct.…
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
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…
Palos Park Public Library offers $5 bag sale Saturday
Palos Park Public Library wraps up its annual Book & Puzzle Sale Saturday with a $5…
Justice
Village clerk’s puzzle books offer relaxing escape for readers of all ages
Dave Kroll, the Village of Justice clerk, has authored 25 word search puzzle books under the pen name Davey Ray—a childhood nickname. The…
Justice family builds a free haunt so every kid gets a Halloween
Every year Hazelett, Jaxson’s father, Steven Crutchfield, and Jaxson turn their home at 8016 S. 87th Ave. in Justice into a walk-through haunt…
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
First time 23rd Ward aldermanic election campaign managers talk strategy, blueprints to victory
Leo Rojas-Banda, who is challenging Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) for her seat in February, is not only a candidate but he’s…
Officials break ground on 183 apartments at long-vacant LeClaire Courts site
Developers, city officials and former residents broke ground Tuesday, Oct. 13, on the first new housing at the old LeClaire Courts…
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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Since 1913, The Desplaines Valley News has connected southwest suburban Chicago communities like Bedford Park, Lyons, and Bridgeview with the stories that matter.
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Rooted in Chicago’s southwest side neighborhoods like Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, and Clear Ridge, The Southwest News Herald has been a voice for the community since 1924.
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Rooted in the Chicago’s Southwest Side neighborhoods of Garfield Ridge and Clearing, The Clear-Ridge Reporter and Newshound, affectionally known to area residents as the “Yellow Paper,” has been a voice for the community for more than 70 years.
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The Vedette began as a cornerstone of local journalism in Peotone, Illinois, in 1894 and expanded its reach.
Founded by J.C. Adams, the publication has long provided trusted coverage of local news, events, and community stories.
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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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