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Illinois Democrats raise $1 million at Navy Pier rally
The state Democratic Party, along with southwest suburban democrats and over 800 attendees, gathered Sept. 10 in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.
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Week 5 football schedule
Check out where local teams are playing in Week 5.
City football roundup: Aedan Cleveland, Goode return to action with win
Aedan Cleveland ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns as Goode beat Hyde Park 56-8.
Alex Hernandez, Kavarion McCarter lead Kennedy past Hubbard
Alex Hernandez passed for 132 yards, including 102 to Kavarion McCarter, as Kennedy remained undefeated.
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
Check out where local teams are ranked heading into Week 5.
Ty Kennedy’s two TD catches help Mount Carmel beat Marist
Junior tight end Ty Kennedy had two catches for 66 yards as Mount Carmel pulled away to beat Marist 56-26.
Back at quarterback, John Fennell sets the tone for St. Rita
John Fennell played quarterback earlier in his career, shifted to linebacker last season and is back at QB this year.
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Patricia Tyznik: Bitunjac celebrates 35 years with Chicago Public Libraries
Rob Bitunjac, the branch manager at the Clearing Public Library, is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Chicago Public Library system.
Alexis Bocanegra: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect, observe, and celebrate Hispanic and Latino people and their contributions across the United…
Stickney celebrates 50 years of Family Day with fireworks, food, and new zipline
The Village of Stickney marked the 50th anniversary of its annual Old Tyme Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 6.
CPD and CFD raise $7,330 at first-ever charity softball tournament
Chicago police and firefighters played their first-ever charity softball tournament Saturday, August 29, at Wentworth Park.
9/11 ceremonies across the area open to public
Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the public and timed to mark…
Chicago Bears mascot makes a stop at Summit Library
Summit Public Library welcomed the Chicago Bears mascot, Staley, on Saturday, August 22, for an hour-long meet-and-greet that turned into a…
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McCook murder hearing continued again
Another status hearing for Sisto Brito, charged with the murder of a Blue Island man, in McCook in 2024.
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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.
IFT wrong to demand Meta settlement cash for schools
Hours after the social media giant Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a case brought by 47 state attorneys general and implement reforms to protect children from social media harms, the Illinois Federation of Teachers issued a demand that all of Illinois’ portion of the $17.1 billion settlement — $768 million – be designated “to…
Rich Miller: Dueling versions of harassment complaint divide House Dems
Yet another sexual harassment allegation has been made against an Illinois House Democrat. But this time, the House Speaker’s operation is fully supporting its incumbent.