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Mayhem.
Eight arrested in 8th District on charges ranging from gun possession to sexual abuse
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery,…
Seven arrested in weekend crime sweep across Chicago Lawn district
Police made arrests across Chicago’s 8th District over Labor Day weekend, including seven suspects charged with weapons violations, assault, theft,…
Police arrest eight in retail theft, burglary, gun possession cases
Eight people arrested on charges ranging from retail theft and burglary to felony gun possession in the 8th District over…
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Week 6 football schedule
Check out where local teams are playing in Week 6.
City football roundup: Jordan Boston, Aedan Cleveland power Goode to victory
Goode, Curie and Kennedy all earned wins in Public League action.
Quarterback Xavier Terrell’s running sparks Bogan offense
Xavier Terrell ran for 131 yards and a touchdown in Bogan’s 20-14 double-overtime loss to Longwood on Sept. 17.
We/Us.
Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit
Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. and First Lady Dr. Marvel Parker invited the community to celebrate 100 years of faith, family, and…
Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the…
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 2027-28 academic year
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.
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and…
Lopez seeks re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) is seeking re-election on platform of neighborhood investment, public safety agenda.
Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural
On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural…
2 weeks of events coming to Southwest Side libraries, parks and senior center: Kathy Headley
As happens every year, once the Fourth of July has passed, it seems like summer is coming to an…
Chicago artist creates healing chalk art for cancer survivors
City of Hope Cancer Center’s “Artistic Expressions of Hope” initiative invited eight Chicago artists to create works honoring the…
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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.
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…