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Slain West Lawn CPD Officer Martinez shooting suspect charged
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the shooting death of Officer Enrique Martinez, a Hubbard High School graduate and West Lawn resident, who was killed in the line of duty on Chicago’s South...
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LaGrange park district improvements advance with voter support
Voters approved a $13.86 million referendum for the Park District of La Grange on Tuesday, with 74 percent voting in favor. With 10 of 12 precincts reporting, 5,340 yes votes were recorded, compared to...
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Retired St. Patricia pastor cleared of sexual abuse allegation
The Archdiocese of Chicago has cleared retired Father William Killeen of allegations of sexual abuse following an investigation. Father Killeen, who served as an associate pastor at St. Patricia Parish...
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St. Laurence reaches Class 4A quarterfinals, but wants more
Making the state quarterfinals is a nice accomplishment. But after finishing second in the state in Class 4A last season, St. Laurence wants more. The Vikings took another step in the process on Nov....
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Mike Walsh’s Football Top 10, Week 12
1. LYONS (11-0) Last week: 8A, Beat Downers Grove South 63-20 This week: vs. Naperville Central, 7 p.m. Friday Comment: Two playoff games with 101 total points for the thriving Lions. 2. ST. RITA (9-2)...
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Fired-up Nazareth rolls into Class 5A quarterfinals
Tim Racki knows well what it takes to win a state championship. After all, he has guided Nazareth to the last two state titles in Class 5A and five overall since 2014. Racki has nine total titles,...
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Richards returns to state quarterfinals for first time since 2019
Three snaps. That’s how long it took Richards running back Myles Mitchell to have a positive impact in a 42-14 victory over downstate Washington on Nov. 8 in the second round of the Class 6A state...
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IHSA football playoffs: Second-round results, quarterfinal pairings
With seedings and records in parentheses. Class 7A and Class 8A are seeded 1-32, while the other six classes are seeded in two 1-16 brackets. Second round Class 8A Loyola 24, Marist 20 Lyons 63,...
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Steven Armbruster sets TD record as St. Rita advances
What stands out about St. Rita quarterback Steven Armbruster to Mustangs coach Martin Hopkins? “Steven works hard,” Hopkins said. “And he prepares very hard. When you work hard like he does in...
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Loyola rallies to end Marist’s season in Class 8A second round
The deeper you go in the playoffs, the smaller the margin of error becomes. Marist found out how small Nov. 9 on their cozy home field. The RedHawks made only a handful of mistakes in the course of 48...
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Travis Stamm’s big night helps unbeaten Lyons roll
Travis Stamm of Lyons was noticeable in the first half Nov. 8, grabbing a pair of touchdown passes, but the savvy senior noticed something that the average fan likely did not. The Lions, in his...
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Jack Elliott, Mount Carmel race into Class 7A quarterfinals
Jack Elliott is running again, and that spells trouble for the rest of Class 7A. Elliott, Mount Carmel’s senior quarterback and a Vanderbilt commit, missed time with an injury in the regular season. He...
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Basketball 2024-25: The Southwest Regional Publishing X/Twitter previews
Editor’s note: Coaches in the Southwest Regional Publishing coverage area are encouraged to submit preseason information by email to: mikeclarkpreps@gmail.com. Boys Acero-Soto: Wolf Pack looking to...
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Palos Hills Honors Veterans with Heartfelt Memorial Service
Veterans fold an American flag and describe what each fold means as part of the annual ceremony. With reverence and gratitude, Palos Hills honored its veterans Saturday at a moving memorial service,...
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Caregiver charged in elderly exploitation in Palos Heights gold watch heist
A 41-year-old Chicago woman was arrested Monday on charges of financial exploitation of the elderly after allegedly stealing and pawning a 93-year-old Palos Heights resident’s watch. Police said the...
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Local priest under investigation for alleged abuse
A priest who has served at several southwest suburban parishes is under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. The Rev. Martin “Marty” Marren has been directed to step aside while the...
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Lake Katherine Wedding Resale Market Promotes Sustainability
Lake Katherine Nature Center’s first Wedding Resale Market on Saturday drew eco-conscious couples and thrifters, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wedding décor shopping. The market...
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Justice board OKs purchase of upgraded Tasers
Justice Village Board members have approved purchasing seven Taser 10 devices for $52,656 from Axon Enterprises, Inc. The new equipment is expected to be ready for use in early 2025 after officers...
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Obituaries November 14, 2024
ROBERT BRAY Robert Bray passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born August 20, 1969 in Chicago, IL. Survived by his father Joe Bray, wife Heather Bray, his 2 daughters, Lynne Valenta (Mitchell) and...
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