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
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...
Around the Southland: Lemont refinery raises record donation, and more By Melinda Moore July 17, 2025 at 11:08 a.m. News from around the Southland includes items from Lemont, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Evergreen Park,...
Annie Byrne, who coached Marian Catholic to state title, takes over at Prairie State. Method? ‘Put the work in.’ By Jeff Vorva July 17, 2025 at 11:02 a.m. Annie Byrne, who guided Marian Catholic to the Class 4A state title in 2013, takes...
Nazareth’s Jaden Fauske on going from Chicago White Sox fan to draft pick: ‘Means the world to me’ By LaMond Pope July 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Nazareth's Jaden Fauske grew up rooting for the Chicago White Sox. On Sunday the team...
Another 107 former detainees allege sexual abuse in Illinois and Cook County youth detention centers By Sophie Levenson July 16, 2025 at 7:58 p.m. Another 107 people filed complaints Tuesday against the state for allegedly allowing rampant sexual abuse...
Candidates file financial reports in crowded congressional races as Jesse Jackson Jr. lays groundwork for comeback effort By Dan Petrella July 16, 2025 at 7:59 p.m. As candidates file financial reports in Illinois' crowded congressional races, Jesse Jackson Jr. laid groundwork...
US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly have the most cash available in Illinois US Senate race By Rick Pearson July 16, 2025 at 5:10 p.m. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $21 million in campaign cash for the U.S. Senate race,...
District 218 discusses construction, financing for projects at Eisenhower, Shepard By Olivia Stevens July 16, 2025 at 2:34 p.m. Construction of field houses at Eisenhower and Shepard high schools should be completed by December...
Former sheriff’s employee pleads guilty in theft, making repayment By Mike Nolan July 16, 2025 at 7:31 p.m. Raymond Harris, 45, of Calumet Park, a former Cook County sheriff's employee, pleads guilty in...
Orland Park hits snag in replacing lead water lines; homeowners say no By Mike Nolan July 16, 2025 at 2:16 p.m. Orland Park needs to replace just four lead water service lines at homes, but the...