Business.
Peppo’s Subs celebrates 50 years in Palos Hills
Hundreds gathered July 3 at Peppo’s Subs in Palos Hills to celebrate the sandwich shop’s 50th…
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.
Stagg’s Mo Farhan stars for Team Palestine in U18 basketball event
Mo Farhan averaged a double-double of 15.6 points and 12 rebounds for Team Palestine in a U18 event in early July in Amman, Jordan.
Area roundup: Palos Coyotes finish fourth in Legion state tourney
The Palos Post 1993 Coyotes had their third straight top-four finish at the American Legion senior state finals.
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, Katie.
We/Us.
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.
Ex-Summit police chief John Kosmowski sentenced to 3 years in federal prison
Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski was sentenced last week to three years in federal prison for accepting money from a…
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…
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Trinity Christian College memories saved beyond the final goodbye
Ashley Nwaokolo preserves Trinity Christian College’s legacy with an immersive virtual experience allowing alumni to revisit campus memories for…
Orland Cancer Center helps Mokena woman beat rare cancer twice
Orland cancer specialists help Mokena resident Regina Henneman overcome rare angiosarcoma twice with personalized treatment and renewed hope.
Former substitute teacher pleads guilty to battery of a child
A former teacher with a long history of child abuse allegations and convictions pleaded guilty earlier month to aggravated battery…
Update: Weather service says tornado touched down in Orland Park
Violent storms with 80 mph winds and possible tornado activity damage Orland Park, Palos Park and Palos Heights, leaving…
Community connection is in the forecast for National Night Out
National Night Out events across the Southwest suburbs bring residents, police and firefighters together through family activities, safety programs…
Palos Park officer’s daughter earns scholarship for academic achievement
Abby Winter earned a $500 SSACOP scholarship recognizing her academic achievement, community service and commitment to continuing her college…
Mayhem.
Palos Hills police investigate $120K ruse burglary, make DUI arrest
Palos Hills police investigating ruse theft of valuable coins, cash, and make traffic arrests for DUI, license and registration violations.
Oak Lawn police arrest six in retail theft, DUI, and assault casest Draft
Oak Lawn police arrested six people in late June and early July on charges including retail theft, drug possession, DUI,…
Man shoots self in head in Worth
Worth police responded to a well-being check on the 7100 block of West 107th Street on Wednesday morning and found…
Palos Hills police charge five in assault, weapons and traffic cases; seek vandalism suspects
Palos Hills police charged five people in six days for assault, weapons violations and suspended licenses. Police also seek three…
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.