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Rob Verber: Indian Head Park’s Elderly Service Officer
Rob Verber has been an Elderly Service Officer for more than two decades, though his tenure in Indian Head Park is newer. He will mark five years with the Indian Head Park Police Department in September, but his experience in the role stretches back to his 32 years with the Westchester Police Department, where he…
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With Purdue offer in hand, Richards’ Pierre Ray Jr. set for two-way duty
After starring at safety last season, Richards’ Pierre Ray Jr. with also play wide receiver this fall.
Goode’s Aedan Cleveland ready for backfield spotlight
With record-setting back Quaylen Dobbs having graduated, Aedan Cleveland is ready to take over as Goode’s leading runner.
Speedy Aarien Lee eyes injury-free season for Shepard
Despite missing three games with a concussion, Aarien Lee piled up 877 total yards and nine touchdowns for Shepard last season.
Boys basketball notebook: St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples raises recruiting profile
St. Laurence’s Markese Peoples and Lyons’ Grant Smith are among the local basketball players gaining traction with colleges.
The Maley Way: Ex-coach’s podcast addresses mental-health issues
Former college athlete and prep basketball coach Jim Maley is open about his mental-health journey on a podcast he hosts with his wife,…
Area roundup: Oak Lawn’s Christine Leverenz wins two Special Olympics gold medals
Christine Leverenz won the 50-yard backstroke and 50-yard breaststroke at the Special Olympics in Minnesota.
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Obbie’s Pizza carries on despite fire
Obbie’s Pizza, located on Archer Avenue, is temporarily closed due to a recent fire. No one was injured, and first responders extinguished the fire quickly.
Dean M. Koldenhoven, former Palos Heights mayor, dies
Dean M. Koldenhoven, 91, former mayor of Palos Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Girl Scouts discover their own back yard
Summit Girl Scout Troop 56615 is introducing its scouts to local businesses, starting with a tour of Hallett & Sons Expert…
Summer weather sure to bring out the rats
As temperatures rise, rats become more active in Clearing and Garfield Ridge. The problem is preventable with proactive attention.
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 cornhole board. The Air Force…
Garfield Ridge, Clearing celebrate summer with parades, library programs, community activities: Patricia Tyznik
The annual Patriots Day Parade was held on June 25, and it was one of the best. It started with a…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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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.