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Man charged with 2020 serial killings was a teen at the time, police say
A 17-year-old was charged with killing six strangers during a murderous crime spree across Chicago’s Southwest Side in 2020, authorities said Wednesday.“None of these people had ever met Antonio Reyes...
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City rezones property, forcing closure of Archer Avenue bar
Ald. Marty Quinn’s ordinance to amend the zoning at 7023 W. Archer Avenue, the former Halina’s Pub, will block the new owner from operating a bar on the property.“This past Wednesday, Feb. 19 the full...
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Richard Fedde Helfrich
Richard Fedde Helfrich, of Upper Arlington, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 86 years of age.Richard “Dick” was born on July 5, 1938, to Paul Z. and Marian L. (Fedde)...
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$51,000 watch stolen from Countryside jewelry store
Retan Varga, 26, of Kent, Washington, was charged with felony theft after he allegedly stole a watch worth $51,000 from Marry Me Jewelry, 3 Countryside Plaza, on Feb. 11, police said.He stole the watch...
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Countryside selects queen for Saturday’s Irish parade
At first, Kaitlin O’Brien was stumped when asked what it means to be named queen of Countryside’s ninth St. Patrick’s Day Parade.“Kind of putting me on the spot,” she said with a laugh.“It’s a good...
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Diane L. Berek
Diane L. Berek passed away on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.She was married for 57 years to her childhood sweetheart, Ron Berek, and their marriage was an...
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Janet M. Zilvitis
Janet M. Zilvitis (née Berger), beloved wife of the late Kenneth Zilvitis, passed away surrounded by love.She was the devoted mother of Timothy (Gail) Zilvitis, Deborah (Marc) Chervin, Shirley (Paul)...
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Augustin M. Arroyo
Augustin M. Arroyo, who was born on May 19, 1970, passed away on Feb. 20, 2025, at the age of 54.A visitation was held on Feb. 25 at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer, under the direction of...
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Salvador Sanchez
Salvador Sanchez, who was born on Jan. 12, 1966, passed away on Feb. 20, 2025, at the age of 59.A visitation was held on Feb. 26 at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave., under the direction of...
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Ramadan in Orland, Palos, and Bridgeview: More Than Just Fasting
As the sun sets, the scent of dates and warm soup fills Muslim homes across the south suburbs. Families gather around the table, and mosques begin to fill with worshippers ready for a night of prayer....
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Soaring egg prices leave restaurant owners scrambling
The rising cost of eggs has left local restaurant owners grappling with difficult choices, from raising menu prices to adjusting portion sizes. With the ongoing avian flu outbreak decimating poultry...
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Peotone Police Blotter: February 21 – 28
On February 21, Peotone Police responded to a minor accident at North Second and E. Crawford Streets, where both vehicles had pulled to the side. No injuries were reported. Officers gathered...
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Monee Police Blotter: February 12-27
On February 12, at 5:14 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Jorge Aguilar, 32, of Cicero. Aguilar was charged with driving with expired license plates and driving without a valid license. He...
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Grant Park Village Hall Updates Move Forward
The Grant Park Village Board meeting again drew residents to speak during public comment — though this time, only one spoke about the Village President Jamie Hawkins’ domestic incident. Hawkins took...
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Bradley Fast Tracking Bond Process For Water Park Construction
At the Bradley Village Board meeting on Monday, February 24, a public hearing was held on a proposal to issue $30 million in bonds to pay for the initial costs of construction of a water park that will...
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Paul Schore’s Run As Bourbonnais Mayor Ends May 1
Results from the February 25 mayoral primary election indicate there will be a new mayor in Bourbonnais later this year. Jeff Keast, who mounted a challenge to Schore’s reign in power, was the winner...
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New Tasers for Beecher PD
The Beecher Police Department will be asking the village board for some new taser guns.At the Feb. 24 village board meeting, Police Chief Terrence Lemming said the current stock of taser guns is in...
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Chilly temps can’t cool off Countryside St. Patrick’s celebration
Countryside Mayor Sean McDermott carries a shillelagh and a Ukrainian flag during the annual parade. (Photo by Kelly White)Green shirts and festive spirits filled the streets as the City of Countryside...
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Mother McAuley wrestler Maggie Zuber takes second at state
BLOOMINGTON — Mother McAuley senior Maggie Zuber had qualified for state wrestling twice before, but this year it hit different.She’s part of something bigger now, not just an individual.“I’ve never...
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Hickory Hills, Bridgeview police take the plunge for Special Olympics
The water was freezing, the wind was brutal, and the energy? Absolutely electric.On Saturday, March 1, officers from the Hickory Hills and Bridgeview police departments, along with teachers, students,...
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