Homewood ceremony pays tribute to nearly forgotten veteran who died in 1995 heat wave On Thursday, 1995 heat wave victim and World War II veteran Emilio Aguirre received full military funeral honors in Homewood.
Will County Board votes 13-9 to remove 143rd Street widening from road plan, but separate vote needed to stop project
Marist’s George Bilecki stars at Lewis, commits to Arizona State, then goes to San Diego Padres in MLB draft. ‘It’s insane.’ By Steve Millar July 18, 2025 at 11:12 a.m. George Bilecki, a Marist alum, commits to Arizona State after playing at Lewis before being...
Let go by Philadelphia Phillies, Providence’s Dakota Kotowski powers up for Windy City ThunderBolts. ‘Really cool.’ By Steve Millar July 18, 2025 at 11:06 a.m. Heading into All-Star break, Providence product Dakota Kotowski leads WIndy City Thunderbolts with 12 home...
NBA veteran Max Strus returns to Stagg to recognize comeback of Oak Forest athlete By Jeff Vorva July 18, 2025 at 10:40 a.m. NBA sharpshooter Max Strus returns to Stagg High School, honors Oak Forest athlete Paityn Castillo's...
Donna Vickroy: The joy of simple things, and defying age in a time of uncertainty By Donna Vickroy July 17, 2025 at 6:33 p.m. There's joy to be had in doing those things you think you're too old to...
Cook County Democrats hold off endorsement decision for county assessor, don’t back Board of Review incumbent By A.D. Quig July 17, 2025 at 6:11 p.m. The Democratic Party's endorsement carries less heft than in decades past, but still gives lesser-known candidates...
Chicago-area nursing homes fined for ‘severe’ violations that led to patient deaths, Illinois health department says By Rebecca Johnson July 18, 2025 at 6:14 a.m. The Illinois Department of Public Health has doled out tens of thousands of dollars in...
Homewood-Flossmoor’s Shai Robinson relishes being taken by Minnesota Twins in 10th round of MLB draft. ‘A 1% moment.’ By Steve Millar July 17, 2025 at 11:17 a.m. Homewood-Flossmoor alum Shai Robinson gets taken out of Illinois State by Minnesota Twins in 10th...