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Manhattan Candidate- Justin Young Trustee
Why did you decide to run for trustee?I decided to run for trustee because I have a deep personal connection to this community. I grew up here and now, as a parent of a young family, I see firsthand...
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Young entrepreneurs showcase creativity, business skills at Moraine Valley fair
At the young age of eight, Leen Aldoh describes herself as an artist.“Art makes me calm and happy,” Leen, of Homer Glen, said. “I love to paint. It’s not only fun to do; it’s my passion.”More than 50...
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A Lifetime of Teaching: One Teacher’s Legacy Lives on Through Scholarships
Marilyn Clemens dedicated 35 years to shaping young minds in Alsip’s District 126, and her passion for education extended well beyond her retirement in 2002. A lifelong advocate for learning, she came...
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Educators explore opportunities at SD218 Career Fair
Aspiring and experienced educators gathered Saturday at the Community High School District 218 Administrative Center to explore new career opportunities at the district’s Educators Career Fair.The...
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Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Children’s Hospital earn Tree Campus...
The towering oaks and vibrant maples surrounding Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital aren’t just for shade. They represent a deep commitment to health, sustainability and...
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Mutual Aid, Lights, and FOIA’s Discussed in Manteno
By Jeff VorvaWhen there is a big fire, chances are good that departments in the Mutual Aid network will come out and help.There is also a similar Mutual Aid network for public works departments...
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Vedette Sports Report
Beecher graduate Abby Shepard has been a reliable bench player this season but she was absolutely on fire on Feb. 19.The University of St. Francis junior guard hit a school-record 11 3-point baskets...
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ThunderBolts manager Bobby Jenks takes indefinite leave for cancer treatment
Windy City ThunderBolts field manager Bobby Jenks is taking an indefinite leave of absence as he undergoes treatment for stage 4 stomach cancer.Jenks, 43, received the diagnosis during the offseason...
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Jerry Butler, Soul Legend and Longtime Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 84
Jerry Butler, the soul singer known as “The Iceman” and a longtime Cook County commissioner, has died at the age of 84. Butler’s smooth baritone voice made him a defining figure in R&B music, while...
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SXU guides students to success at Advising and Career Success Day
Barbara Lunsford will be graduating from Saint Xavier University in May. She knows now is the best time to prepare for her future career.Navigating the transition from college to career can be...
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Susan E. Taloff
Susan E. Taloff, 60, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2025.She was the beloved daughter of Sally (née Jones) and the late Harold Taloff (1999). She was the dear sister of Scott (Kathleen) Taloff,...
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Betty Jane Nowak
Betty Jane Nowak (née Czajkoski), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.Betty was the...
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Amy Bojanowski
Amy Bojanowski, a lifelong resident of Summit, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.She was the beloved daughter of Ted and Beverly Bojanowski and the dear sister...
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Joyce H. O’Neill
Joyce H. O’Neill (née Kavalauskas), a resident of Summit, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.She was the loving mother of Kevin and Brian O’Neill and was preceded in death by her son,...
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Paczki Day favorites
One of the sweetest traditions that Polish immigrants to Chicago brought with them was the Fat Tuesday treat called paczki, which were created in the Middle Ages as a way to get rid of extra sugar,...
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Caden Workman delivers late for Brother Rice
Brother Rice needed to get its mojo back heading into the IHSA boys basketball playoffs, and Caden Workman helped make that happen.Workman hit two free throws with 5.8 seconds left to give the...
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No late heroics needed for Ian Polonowski, Lyons
Owen Carroll didn’t need to recreate his last-second heroics in Lyons’ 45-34 victory over Highland Park on Friday night. Not with Ian Polonowski taking charge in the middle.Polonowski’s 20 points and...
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Zerrick Johnson, St. Laurence take down small-school power
St. Laurence’s boys basketball program loves a good challenge.Last summer after the Vikings played Pecatonica at the Romeoville Shootout, the Indians coaching staff asked if St. Laurence were...
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Dylan Fawsitt reaches milestone, but Hounds fall
History was made within the first second of the Chicago Hounds’ home opener.It marked the 100th Major League Rugby game for Hounds hooker Dylan Fawsitt, who became the first player in league history to...
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College notebook: Dubuque’s Otis Patterson stars on track, in jumps
The University of Dubuque’s Otis Patterson was chosen the American Rivers Conference Men’s Indoor Field Performer of the Week for Feb. 17.The graduate student from Richards won three events at the...
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