Business.
Tone It Studio takes back the weight room for women
After a 110-pound weight loss journey, Toni St. Paul turned personal transformation into a space where…
2025 Municipal Elections
Yerkes sworn in to District 229 board after write-in win
Write-in candidate Dr. Kenneth Yerkes joins District 229’s school board, promising to improve academics, expand programs and increase oversight.
Burke wins second term as Evergreen Park mayor
Kelly Burke will return as mayor of Evergreen Park after recording a resounding victory over Bill Lorenz in the general election Tuesday night.
Palos Hills Alderman Dawn Nowak set to become city clerk
Palos Hills Alderman Dawn Nowak is running unopposed for city clerk, bringing her Cook County experience to strengthen city operations and outreach.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Mount Carmel’s Jordan Lynch responds to NIU speculation
Amid speculation that he could be a candidate for the Northern Illinois job, Jordan Lynch said online he is “fully committed” to the Caravan.
Mount Carmel wrestler Liam Kelly wins in court, at sectional
After getting a temporary restraining order to return to the bracket, Mount Carmel wrestler Liam Kelly won a sectional title.
Mike Clark’s boys basketball Top 5
Check out which team joined the rankings this week.
Mike Clark’s girls basketball Top 5
Check out updates on the top teams heading into the IHSA playoffs.
Noah Corro dials up from distance for St. Laurence
Sophomore Noah Corro made five 3-pointers in a win against De La Salle on Feb. 10.
Billy Massey, Shepard roll past Evergreen Park
Billy Massey scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead Shepard past Evergreen Park.
Ronald Johnson’s basket lifts Mount Carmel past Brother Rice
Freshman Ronald Johnson scored 12 points, including the game-winning basket, as Mount Carmel edged Brother Rice 42-41.
We/Us.
Hockey star Abbey Murphy’s path to Olympics started in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy has four assists in Team USA’s undefeated start at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.
Manhattan Cops Focus on Community and Care
In a time when cops are scrutinized more than ever, and most headlines involving the police are reporting where things went…
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.
Smith Village takes on dementia anxiety for caregivers
Smith Village caregiver group will discuss easing anticipation anxiety in dementia, focusing on routine, reassurance and emotional awareness.
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.
Catherine’s Cause brings hope to families facing infant loss
Catherine’s Cause unites community crafters to create heartfelt keepsakes, offering comfort, connection and hope to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
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Abbey Murphy’s hometown erupts as USA wins Olympic gold
A crowd estimated by a waitress at “275-ish” burst into a deafening roar Thursday at Barraco’s Pizza when the…
Christmas Without Cancer opens first physical location
Christmas Without Cancer opens its first physical location in Orland Park, providing year-round support and memorable experiences for local…
Cheers to the South Side brings nostalgia and neighborhood pride
“Cheers to the South Side” showcases Chicago pubs’ architecture and nostalgia, celebrating community, tradition, and enduring South Side Irish…
The Center hosts unforgettable folk afternoon with Mark Dvorak
Mark Dvorak thrilled The Center audience with heartfelt folk songs, stories, and reflections during the Luncheon and Show series.
Sweetheart Social turns Frontier Park into a family celebration
Chicago Ridge Park District welcomed 57 guests for its Family Sweetheart Social, celebrating inclusive family fun with dancing, photos…
Man shot and killed in Palos Hills
A Palos Hills man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in the Riviera Townhomes near 111th Street and…
Mayhem.
UPDATE: Kolmar School threat was a ‘swatting’ incident
Oak Lawn police on Friday said the threat directed at Kolmar Elementary School in Oak Lawn has been ruled a…
Orland Park police charge tutor for aggravated criminal sexual abuse
A former teacher believed to have sexually abused children in Evergreen Park and Orland Park was arrested this week by…
Palos Hills business owner says quick thinking helped him survive armed robbery
A Palos Hills business owner says he talked his way out of being killed during an armed robbery at his…
Oak Lawn deaths ruled murder-suicide
Two Oak Lawn siblings were killed Thursday in what the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled as a murder-suicide.
OPINIONS
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.
I can no longer give Trump the benefit of the doubt
I have completely changed my attitude about the president. I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recognizing that his big mouth often got in the way of some good programs, hoping that would change. But he can’t seem to stop his pettiness from getting in the way and destroying some good…
Ray Hanania: Trump’s hypocritical fake policies on fighting drug dealers
President Donald Trump has no moral spine when it comes to serving the public, but has a will of steel when it comes to serving himself.