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Lollapalooza Donates $3.1 Million to Expand Arts Programs in CPS
Lollapalooza gives $3.1 million to expand arts programs in Chicago public schools, targeting neighborhoods with fewer resources.
Andrew students earn national honors in German exam
Eleven Victor J. Andrew students earned national honors after excelling on the National German Exam and showcasing impressive language skills.
Children’s Museum launches weekly Queen of Hearts excitement
Oak Lawn’s Children’s Museum launched a Queen of Hearts raffle fundraiser supporting exhibits, programs and play-based learning opportunities.
Obama Presidential Center viewing event set for June 18 at Midway Plaisance
The Chicago Park District approved a free public viewing event on June 18 at Midway Plaisance Park for up to 50,000 attendees celebrating…
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Fire destroys historic Balmoral Park racetrack
Illinois’ racing legacy suffered another huge loss when a fire destroyed the grandstand at the former Balmoral Park racetrack in Crete on Sunday.
Man charged with punching boss
An employee was arrested after he punched his boss in the face while they were discussing his productivity, police said.
Man charged with drunken driving, leaving accident scene
An Orland Park man was charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene after he struck another car and took off, police said.
Prep Sports
Emily Chavosky, Richards share league title with Evergreen Park
Emily Chavosky pitched a six-hitter with 10 strikeouts as Richards beat Evergreen Park 7-1 on May 12.
Kennedy’s Jacob Tunstill stars at football combine, gains college offer
Kennedy junior receiver/defensive back Jacob Tunstill picked up an offer from Knox at the Morgan Park combine.
Mayhem
Summit woman honored for saving neighbor’s life
Karen Wolf didn’t hesitate. When she found an injured neighbor collapsed on the ground during a March 13 dog walk, she…
Rockford woman charged with retail theft, warrant violation at Target
Rockford woman arrested at Target for $187 theft, drug paraphernalia possession, and using false name to evade outstanding warrant.
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Mike Clark’s baseball Top 5
See which team is new to the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s softball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Healthy at last, Marist’s Hannah McNeela feeling stronger every day
After dealing with knee and ankle injuries, Hannah McNeela is making her presence felt for Marist girls soccer.
Sophomore Jacob Hite hits his stride for St. Laurence
St. Laurence sophomore Jacob Hite has made the most of his platoon role as a starter against left-handed pitchers.
Girls track roundup: Shepard relay, long jumper punch tickets to state
Long jumper Rajae Stevenson and the 4×400-meter relay won Class 3A sectional titles for Shepard.
Back from torn ACL, Liz Sedakis helps Loyola to A-10 regular-season title
After missing almost all of 2025 with a torn ACL, Chicago Christian graduate Liz Sedakis had a big bounceback season…
Effort pays off as Dominic Talaga, Stagg end drought vs. Sandburg
Dominic Talaga’s two-run double helped Stagg beat Sandburg 3-1 on May 13, endimng a 14-game losing streak in the series.
From fall to winter to spring, Ellie Driscoll made her mark at Sandburg
Ellie Driscoll was a 1,000-point scorer in basketball and also was a key performer for Sandburg’s girls golf and girls…
Area roundup: Mount Carmel’s Alek Thomas traded to Dodgers
Mount Carmel graduate Alek Thomas was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Orland Park
Cal City woman charged in $1,100 theft from Macy’s
A Calumet City woman was banned from Orland Square Mall after she was arrested for stealing more than $1,000 worth…
Man wanted for sexual battery, kidnapping
Joshua Abercrombie, 21, of the first block of Country Lane, Orland Park, was arrested May 4 on extraditable warrants from…
Palos Heights
Dave Ritter takes command of Palos Heights Fire Protection District
Dave Ritter became fire chief of Palos Heights Fire Protection District after 27 years with the department, promoted from within…
Palos Heights police need your vote to win big scholarship
Palos Heights Police Department seeks community votes to win a leadership scholarship for advanced Northwestern University police training.
Bridgeview
U.S. indicts man for running $4 million fraud schemes
A suburban businessman has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly arranging two fraud schemes that netted him more than $4 million.
Matcha Fest plants its flag in Chicagoland — and local vendors are ready
Matcha.com photo booth and DJ set anchor wellness event’s interactive experiences from noon onward.
Worth
Pam Kostecki leaves Crisis Center after decade of big changes
Pam Kostecki steps down after 10 years leading Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which expanded shelter capacity and funding significantly.
Opening night rainout will not deter Worth Cruisers
A large downpour resulted in the cancellation of the first Worth Cruisers Car Show on May 4, but organizers said…
Evergreen Park
Enchanted Forest Prom brings magic and memories to Evergreen Park seniors
Evergreen Park seniors enjoyed an enchanted forest themed adult prom featuring music, dancing, food, and nostalgic community celebration.
Teens bring big energy to ‘Legally Blonde’
Young performers at the Beverly Arts Center bring laughs, music and heart to a lively production of “Legally Blonde.”
Burbank
8 arrested in South Side crimes ranging from armed violence to sexual abuse
Police arrested eight people on charges ranging from illegal weapons possession and drug trafficking to domestic battery and sexual abuse of a child.
Janina Mikowski, 77
Janina Mikowski, a Polish immigrant who came to America as a teenager and spent decades as a seamstress and retail worker while raising…
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week serves up summer flavor across town
Oak Lawn Restaurant Week returns June 3-14 with local dining specials, summer fun and dozens of participating restaurants villagewide.
Hometown cops hit the roof for Special Olympics
Hometown police officers collected donations atop an Oak Lawn Dunkin’ to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes and community outreach.
Willow Springs
Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments…
Willow Springs students collect hundreds of pounds of food for pantry
Willow Springs School District 108 collected a significant amount of non-perishable food during a two-month drive in April and May, with donations set…
Summit
ACE holds 23rd annual scholarship awards at Argo High School
The Argo Coalition for Education celebrated its latest class of college-bound scholarship recipients at a scholarship…
Argo culinary arts program climbs to new heights with PepsiCo partnership
This year’s winners were senior Jasmine Marquez and junior Medinah Yusef.
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 exhibit turns student talent into award winning art
More than 40 student artists were featured at McCord Gallery’s juried exhibit, with awards announced and…
Who let the dogs run? Palos Park did at its annual Doggie Dash
More than 40 participants and their dogs gathered in Palos Park for the annual Doggie Dash…
Justice
Justice woman named Senior State President for Children of the American Revolution
Carrie Bernardoni to lead Illinois youth organization through 2028.
Wilkins students get real-world civics lesson by running village board
Eight Wilkins Junior High students voted on real village business at the Justice Village Board meeting, learning how local government actually works.
Brookfield
Brookfield approves 27-unit residential/commercial building
Brookfield trustees unanimously approved a 27-unit mixed-use development on Fairview Avenue , clearing the way for a four-story building with ground-floor commercial space…
Brookfield nears end of lead service line replacements
The Village of Brookfield has awarded two contracts totaling more than $10.4 million to complete the final phase of its lead service line…
Archer Heights – Chicago
Southwest side aldermen demand answers on stalled gunshot detection contract
CPD, deputy mayor for community safety, Office of Emergency Management and other key officials skipped the hearing.
Sam Sianis, 91, Keeper of Chicago’s Legendary Billy Goat Tavern
Sam Sianis, who spent more than five decades behind the bar of the Billy Goat Tavern and transformed a modest Lower…
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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