Families enjoyed candy-filled trunks, decorated vehicles, games, food and a decorated hearse during Rat Racers-sponsored Cruiser Night in Chicago Ridge.

The Heritage Middle School boys cross country team placed fifth overall at the IESA sectional meet Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, the highest finish in school history, according to the school. Three runners ...

Detective and Back of the Yards coffee shop owner Juan Gonzales is running for school board, citing service as inspiration.

Lipinski All-American Eagles Program’s annual essay contest. This year’s theme is “What Makes America Great?” Essays must be at least 400 words. Each entry must include the student’s name, grade, room ...

Yes, there will be speed cameras in Orland Park in the near future. However, there will be no speeding fines issued in the ...

The Village of Orland Park gave out three awards to recognize community individuals or groups at its Oct. 19 Committee of the ...

Seventh- and eighth-grade students have until Monday, Nov. 16, to enter the William O. Lipinski All-American Eagles Program’s ...

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. Before kids head out in costume, parents and caregivers should have a few ...

We live in a world where “news” is manipulated, no longer delivered to the public by professional journalists trained to ...

Chicago man charged with felony DUI after 0.243 breath test on South Ridgeland. Plus Target and Jewel retail theft arrests.

The two main contenders to replace U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia (4th) dropped the gloves at a candidate forum two weeks before ...

Hometown police raised $44,200 for Special Olympics Illinois at the Five-O Racing fundraiser Oct. 10, winning the top fundraiser belt.