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Enter if you dare at Natchez Haunted House
John Henkes transforms his Orland Park yard into Natchez Haunted House, delivering four years of outdoor Halloween scares before going professional.
2026 High School Football Previews
2026 football preview: St. Rita Mustangs
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Rita Mustangs.
2026 football preview: St. Laurence Vikings
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the St. Laurence Vikings.
2026 football preview: Stagg Chargers
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the Stagg Chargers.
2026 football preview: Shepard Astros
Check out top players, the schedule and more for the Shepard Astros.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Isael Barrow-Salazar’s 4 TDs lead Curie past Urban Prep
Freshmen Isael Barrow-Salazar and Treyvion Townsend have stepped into starting roles at running back and quarterback for Curie.
City football roundup: Goode beats Perspectives for first time
Quarterback Jordan Boston ran for two TDs in Goode’s 28-18 win against Perspectives.
Lyons soccer shuts out St. Laurence to win BodyArmor title
Ari Chen sparked a strong defensive effort and Harrison Kittridge scored twice as Lyons stayed unbeaten and handed St. Laurence its…
Mike Clark’s football Top 10
See which team joined the rankings this week and how teams stand heading into Week 8.
Area football roundup: Fleming brothers help Marist get past Carmel
Marist’s Jake Fleming threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, both to his brother Conor, in a 12-7 win against Carmel.
Doniven Campbell steps up, scores 4 TDs as St. Rita rolls by Leo
With starter Brandon Johnson Jr. sidelined, Doniven Campbell ran 25 times for 209 yards in St. Rita’s win against Leo.
Lucas Matykiewicz catches 3 TD passes as Sandburg rallies past Lincoln-Way West
Sean Ruisz threw for 175 yards, including 116 to Lucas Matykiewicz in a 20-9 win against Lincoln-Way West.
Defensive star Brayden Parks runs for 2 touchdowns as Brother Rice beats Fenwick
Brayden Parks, a top-200 senior nationally, took a break from defense to run for two short touchdowns for Brother Rice.
Regional golf roundup: Andrew girls win first regional
Senior Lily Konczyk shot an 88 to lead Andrew to victory in its own Class 2A girls golf regional.
Area roundup: Former Nazareth star J.J. McCarthy traded to NFL’s New York Giants
After winning a college national championship at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh, J.J. McCarthy will play for John Harbaugh with the NFL’s…
Tributes.
Remigio Rosales
Remigio Rosales, a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather known to his family for his quick wit, his humming and the man cave he built himself, died Sept. 28, 2026.
Janina Hyla, 50
Janina Hyla, 50, died Sept. 19, 2026.
Cora Jean Reidl
Cora Jean Reidl, a registered nurse who devoted more than 40 years to Lutheran General Hospital and became one of the first perinatal outreach educators in Illinois, died Oct.…
Rev. William J. Moriarity, 86
Rev. William J. Moriarity, pastor emeritus in Streamwood, dies at 86
Benjamin Belmares
Benjamin Belmares, an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Doreen L. McClain, 61
Doreen L. McClain, 61, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Business.
Comings & Goings: After 66 years, American Sale is clearing out
Tinley Park-based American Sale Corp. Is holding a massive liquidation sale ahead of its transfer to new ownership next year.
Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dancing to move to Palos Heights
The city of Palos Heights cleared the way for an award-winning business to come into the city at its Sept.…
Orland Park to double size of code enforcement unit
Orland Park Mayor James Dodge said the village is going to crack down on business and homeowners who ignore rules,…
Orland Park approves tax break for coming Amazon store
Orland Park trustees voted last week to give the coming Amazon store a big tax break, but not all…
Aviation Showcase celebrates Ford Hangar’s 100th anniversary
The 100th anniversary of the Historic Ford Hangar in Lansing will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Expo & Aviation…
Comings & Goings: Halloween season stores return
Halloween is more than seven weeks away, but Spirit Halloween stores have already begun celebrating the season of the witch…
Comings & Goings: Palos Heights Doughs Guys Bakery to close in December
Palos Heights’ Doughs Guys Bakery announced Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the business will be closing its doors for good effective on…
More News.
Strong women take center stage at Women Making a Difference
Palos Park’s Women Making a Difference event brings women leaders together to discuss service, leadership, volunteerism and strengthening local…
Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills celebrates 100 years of growing together
The Garden Club of Morgan Park Beverly Hills celebrates 100 years of gardening, friendship, community service and sharing knowledge…
SXU walk shines a light on domestic violence
Saint Xavier University will host a candlelight walk Oct. 6, bringing the community together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Kate Matousek named President of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Kate Matousek’s lifelong connection to Northwestern Medicine continues as she takes over as president of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.
Shepard musicians make memories across Europe
Fourteen Shepard band students joined musicians from across Chicagoland for a European tour filled with performances, sightseeing, history and…
Community event puts domestic violence resources and support within reach
Erin Stevenson, founder of the Do Good Movement, helps to fight domestic violence.
Kimmy Noonen turns family, mental health and memory into art
Kimmy Noonen turns family, mental health and memory into art.
Palos Goes Pink returns Saturday at Lake Katherine
Fitness enthusiasts will “Go Pink” for the fourth year in a row this Saturday at Lake Katherine in Palos…
Renovated PGN Tee Time is a hole-in-one
A grand re-opening was held Sept. 23 to celebrate the renovated and upgraded PGN Tee Time Mini-Golf in Hickory…
We/Us.
Worth Cruisers show off classic rides in weekly tradition
The car show usually draws large crowds and 150 entrants to the parking lot of Water’s Edge Golf Course, 7205 W. 115th St.,…
Dean M. Koldenhoven, former Palos Heights mayor, dies
Dean M. Koldenhoven, 91, former mayor of Palos Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Tens of thousands flock to Chicago Comic Convention
Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo drew tens of thousands of fans for three days of panels, cosplay, and activities featuring Marvel stars Elizabeth…
Mayhem.
Worth woman charged with DUI
Orland Park police charge Worth woman with DUI.
Man charged in attempted gas station robbery in Orland Park
A Michigan City, Ind., man was charged Wednesday with attempted armed robbery after he was shot while allegedly attempting to rob a customer…
Tinley Man charged with retail theft at Jewel
Matthew T. Christian, 30, of Tinley Park, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with retail theft at Jewel, 9350 W. 159th St.
Customer shoots would-be robber at Orland Park gas station
A man pumping gas Tuesday morning turned the tables on an armed man attempting a holdup by shooting the would-be robber in…
Opinions.
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…
