Top News.
Meet the woman behind Palos Park’s neighborhood flower farm
A Palos Park woman transformed personal grief and a neglected yard into a thriving neighborhood flower farm and floral business.
Your Sports. All Heart.
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.
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.
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 soccer…
Surprise, surprise: Catcher Parker Zasada leads Reavis in steals
South Suburban-bound catcher Parker Zasada had a team-best 29 stolen bases in Reavis’ first 27 games.
Tributes.
Herbert Joseph Martin, 87
Herbert Joseph Martin, a United States Navy veteran, died May 14. He was 87.
Donald Jerome Fistler, 92
Donald Jerome Fistler, known as Don, a visual merchandiser who spent 38 years with J.C. Penney and was an accomplished restorer of antique cars and pedal cars, died April…
John S. Mondzyk Jr., 70
John S. Mondzyk Jr., known to many as Moon or Johnny Boy, a carpenter who was a longtime member of Carpenters Local 54 and a devoted husband, father, and…
Jesus Villagomez, 91
Jesus Villagomez, a truck driver who spent 38 years with Corn Products International and devoted his life to family and faith, died May 15 in Justice. He was 91.
Michael Edward Polinski, 33
Michael Edward Polinski, a teacher in Germany who was known for his kindness, curiosity and gift for connecting with young children, died April 16, 2026, in Germany. He was…
Theresa M. Piwowar, 75
Theresa M. Piwowar, a dedicated parish secretary at Saint Blase Church in Summit for many years, died May 9, 2026. She was 75.
Business.
Kismet owner honors tradition but is open to new ideas
In his first year as the owner of Kismet in Orland Park, Daniel Canter said he prides himself on a…
Grooving into retirement: Teacher spins new life with record shop
Independent record shop Long Live Vinyl brings music lovers together with retro vibes and timeless grooves. In the 1960s, the…
Comings & Goings: Fogo de Chao coming to Orland Park
Fogo de Chao, the Brazilian steak house known for servers carrying slabs of meat on long skewers from table to…
Crowds savor this year’s Taste of Orland
The days of summer are dwindling but that did not stop Orland Park from savoring the last of the season…
Palos Park gets a jump on National Night Out
By Kelly White The Village of Palos Park has taken the traditional National Night Out and turned it into a…
Orland Township helps kids get ready for new school year
The summer clock is winding down and Orland Township was there to get ready to prepare students to enter back…
Taste of Orland Park returns this weekend
From staff reports Orland Park’s annual Taste of Orland Park presented by Northwestern Medicine arrives at the new Centennial Park…
More News.
Standing ovation for Palos Park mayor after State of the Village address
Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich-Walters told audience members some things they liked to hear.
Centennial Park Aquatic Center kicks off summer season in Orland Park
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center, located at 15600 West Avenue in Orland Park, officially opens for the 2026 season on Saturday,…
Trinity Christian College sale ramping up as school year ends
Trinity Christian College property was put on the market April 9 through the nationally run CBRE real estate company.
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…
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.
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…
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.
Marist students pitch million dollar ideas
Marist students unveiled innovative business ideas during IDEA Pitch Night, with ClearPath winning $10,000 for its headlight glare solution.
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.
We/Us.
White brings ‘cheers’ and cheer to people with her photos
Palos Park’s Kelly White discovered the magic of photography in a darkroom when she attended college at St. Xavier.
Homeschool kids make their newspaper dream a reality
Seven homeschool students from across the Chicago area created a monthly newspaper that builds confidence, creativity and real-world teamwork skills.
Oak Lawn music teacher hits national high note
Oak Lawn Community High School music teacher Bob Haberstat earned national recognition for innovative technology-driven music education and leadership.
Mayhem.
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…
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 of merchandise…
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 the Hillsborough…
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.
