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2026 ELECTIONS
Looming Supreme Court decision could change Illinois mail-in voting
The Supreme Court could limit mail-in ballots from being counted after in-person voting ends even if they are postmarked by Election Day.
Hernandez, Murphy win Cook County Board nominations
Miranda Hernandez and Patricia “Trish” Murphy won their primary races for Cook County Board seats in the 6th and 16th districts.
Casten readies for rematch with Conforti after win over Ruzevich
Sean Casten and Niki Conforti will battle it out for the 6th District Congressional seat for the second straight time in November.
Conforti readies for rematch with Casten in 6th Congressional District
In November, Niki Conforti will run against incumbent Sean Casten, who won his primary Tuesday night. It’s a rematch of 2024, won by Casten.
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Ford City gets short reprieve, JC Penney stays put for now
Ford City Mall will stay open for another three weeks after a Cook County judge last week postponed until May 15 a hearing…
Village honors Piattoni for 25 years with Recreation and Parks
Ray Piattoni marked 25 years with Orland Park Recreation and Parks, praising the team behind programs, facilities and community service.
Beverly Arts Center Gala hits high note for arts funding
Beverly Arts Center’s 59th gala blended jazz, community and fundraising, generating support to sustain arts programs across Chicago’s South Side.
Student artists bring personal projects to life at SXU
Saint Xavier University seniors presented Built from What We Were Given thesis projects, showcasing personal stories through art, design, film and sculpture.
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She CAN! event blends yoga and bike skills
Women gathered at Lake Katherine for yoga, bike mechanics and a group ride, building confidence, skills and community connection together.
Speed, smiles and school spirit at St. Germaine’s Germazing Race
Runners and families gathered in Oak Lawn for the 15th annual Germazing Race, featuring a 5K, awards and kids obstacle fun.
Harry Potter drone show lands at SeatGeek Stadium this July
A light show featuring 1,200 synchronized drones will illuminate the sky above SeatGeek Stadium on July 24 and 25, recreating scenes and characters from the…
Prep Sports
Southwest Regional Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Nazareth’s Stella Sakalas
After leading Nazareth to its second state title in four seasons, BYU recruit Stella Sakalas has repeated as Southwest Regional Player of the Year.
Area roundup: Shepard girls track wins every event in district meet
Makynzee Harris, who tried out for track in junior high because she was bored, continued to shine for Shepard with three firsts in the District 218 meet.
Mayhem
Tinley Park man arrested on suspended registration and fleeing warrants
George Sepsis, 43, arrested April 5 on warrants for suspended registration, no insurance, and failure to appear on fleeing and eluding…
Woman arrested for attempted theft of $1,200 in tools, resisting police
Graciela Aguilar, 60, arrested March 31 for attempting to steal nearly $1,200 in tools from Home Depot. She resisted arrest and…
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Brother Rice’s Braydon McKendrick finishes the job at Wrigley Field
Braydon McKendrick pitched a two-hitter as Brother Rice beat Mount Carmel 4-1 at Wrigley Field on April 23.
Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
Check out updates from around the area.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Viviana Corona gets defensive for Marist
Senior Viviana Corona’s first goal of the season helped Marist beat rival Mother McAuley 1-0 on April 20.
Stagg’s Elaina Yasin is an athlete for all seasons
Elaina Yasin of Stagg is a returning state qualifier in track, a libero in volleyball and a member of the…
Alondra Soto a leader on and off field for De La Salle
Two-year captain Alondro Soto and De La Salle have big dreams after winning a program-record 25 games and a Class…
Jaclyn Donnelly squeezes out a win for Sandburg
Senior Jaclyn Donnelly put down two squeeze bunts, scoring Zoe Trunk both times, in a win against state-ranked Riverside-Brookfield.
After waiting his turn, Drew Fiedler delivers for Marist
Tourney MVP Drew Fiedler had 35 assists and five digs as Marist beat Glenbard West to win the Brother Rice…
Stagg’s Max Strus back in the game for NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers
Max Strus scored 24 points in his season debut after missing the first 67 games of the season with an…
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Orland Park
Sandburg students beat the clock and take first in business showdown
Three Sandburg students won a regional business competition, creating a solar battery marketing plan under pressure and advancing to national…
Orland Park man arrested after throwing items at police, injuring officer
Kyler Mrozck, 18, arrested March 31 after fighting in street. He threw items at police, injuring one officer’s leg before…
Palos Heights
Palos Heights launches screen-free summer event
Palos Heights School District 128 held a Screen-Free Summer Family Event on April 16, drawing more than 75 families and…
Blue Island man arrested for construction site burglary at Shepard High School
A Blue Island man was arrested this week in connection with a burglary at the construction site of a new…
Bridgeview
Chicago Hounds start 2026 season undefeated
The Chicago Hounds have won their first three games of the 2026 Major League Rugby season, outscoring opponents 131-69 to begin their campaign at SeatGeek Stadium in…
NITRO CIRCUS 2.0 TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY FOR BRIDGEVIEW SHOW
Nitro Circus 2.0 brings elite action sports athletes and record-breaking stunts to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium on August 16. Tickets on sale Friday.
Worth
Worth approves multi-use path extension
Construction will soon begin for the extension of a multi-use path along the Cal-Sag Canal in Worth.
Second teen charged with Oak Lawn, Worth video gaming break-ins
A second Chicago teen has been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries targeting Oak Lawn and Worth businesses…
Evergreen Park
From farm to table: Local markets return with flavor and fun
Farmers markets return across the Southland, offering fresh produce, baked goods and community connection at weekly outdoor gatherings through October.
Beverly Phono Mart spins the party for Record Store Day
Beverly Phono Mart celebrates Record Store Day at a pop-up location with discounts, DJs, and vinyl releases after storefront crash…
Burbank
Marist’s Carnell Tate, Pat Coogan, Jimmy Rolder are NFL-bound
Former Marist teammates Carnell Tate and Pat Coogan werre drafted by the Tennessee Titans.
Milena Jovanovic, 78
Milena Jovanovic, a longtime Hickory Hills resident known for her warmth and kindness, died April 19, 2026. She was 78.
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn High Community School artists advance to nationals
Oak Lawn Community High School students earned statewide honors, with three advancing to national PTA Reflections competition showcasing creativity and belonging.
Earth Day brings joy, purpose to local memory care residents
Spring doesn’t truly arrive at Grace Point Place until the gardening gloves come out and the soil is turned. That moment came to…
Willow Springs
No Kings protesters rally in west suburbs
Indivisible West Suburban Chicago organized the rally Saturday that attracted an estimated 1,400 to Western Springs.
Third-grader wins Willow Springs vehicle sticker contest
Madison Corella, a third-grader, has won the contest to design the 2026 vehicle stickers in Willow Springs.
Summit
3 injured during Ingredion fire in Bedford Park
Two workers and a Bridgeview firefighter were injured in a fire Friday morning at the Bedford…
For third year, Summit Senior Living crowns prom royalty
Delores Brassfield and Oscar Hamilton were crowned king and queen at Summit Senior Living’s annual “Prom…
LaGrange
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…
Orland Park man charged in fatal LaGrange Highlands stabbing
Orland Park man to face murder charge in death of 16-year-old girl in LaGrange Highlands apartment…
Palos Park
Palos Park council approves long-awaited code changes
After years of going over them with a fine-tooth comb, the Palos Park Village Council was…
Rid Litter Day unites volunteers across Palos Park
More than 50 volunteers, including Scout Troop 699, joined Palos Park’s Rid Litter Day to clean…
Justice
Local Lions clubs honor teachers, veterans, first responders
The awards celebrate educators, first responders, and community members whose service has shaped the area.
Argo honors 13 alumni for distinguished achievements
Argo Community High School honored 13 alumni Feb. 5 for their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.
Brookfield
García delivers fed dollars for Forest View, Brookfield, Summit and Stickney community projects
More than $13 million in direct federal funding is coming to benefit 15 organizations on Chicago’s Southwest Side and southwestern suburbs.
Brookfield Zoo becomes a movie set: Penguins, Polar Bears, and all
For eight days in December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned into a movie set for filming of the feature-length film “Christmas at the Zoo.”
Archer Heights – Chicago
Work begins on new Women’s Health Group building
Community stakeholders helped break ground last Friday on a new Women’s Health Group building at 5333 S. Harlem.
Man dies in fiery Archer Heights crash
A man was killed Saturday night after he was speeding down Pulaski Road in Archer Heights and crashed into another car.
OPINIONS
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.
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some…
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