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SXU art exhibitions honor Women’s History Month with multimedia showcase
Against the backdrop of Women’s History Month, the Beverly Arts Center transformed into a vibrant celebration of female creativity as Saint Xavier University artists gathered for an evening of art,...
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Alum Tesneem Amine pushing for change at SD230
At just 21, Tesneem Amine isn’t waiting for permission to lead. As she runs for a seat on the District 230 school board, she’s proving that representation matters—not just for women, but for young...
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Youth-oriented Marist girls upbeat about future
For Marist, which started three sophomores on March 3, to get within a point of Kenwood in the third quarter of the Class 4A supersectional at Hinsdale Central says something about the future of the...
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Atallah tries again for seat on SD118 school board
Suzan Atallah, an educator with over 14 years of teaching experience at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, is making her second bid for a seat on the Palos School District 118 Board of...
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Mount Carmel denied return trip to state
Noah Mister did all he could to get Mount Carmel back to state.On a night when points were hard to come by, the junior guard shot 5-for-11 from 3-point range and led all scorers with 22 points in a...
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Defense carries Brother Rice to state
PONTIAC — Coaches are rarely satisfied with their team’s defense.Brother Rice’s Conte Stamas has been the exception to that profile in the last few weeks. He likes how the Crusaders have taken it to...
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Rebranded Stars upbeat ahead of NWSL opener
The rebranded Chicago Stars are ready to open the 2025 season against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in 2024 when they were known as the Red Stars.The Stars open the NWSL season at 7...
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Kelly Burke: Leading Evergreen Park with passion and purpose
For more than three decades, Kelly Burke has called Evergreen Park home, a community where she now serves as mayor with dedication and passion. A lifelong advocate for public service, Burke’s journey...
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Mike Clark: You really can go home again
Hey, I’m back.Yes, in a full-circle moment, I am taking over as sports editor for the Vedette and the Manteno Vedette.This is where my journalism career began when I was a student at Manteno High...
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Manteno’s Ava Peterson named Academic All-State
Having a heart condition when she was younger, Manteno senior Ava Peterson spent a lot of time in hospitals.That wound up helping her chart a course for the future.“I fell in love with the medical...
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Unions, Businesses Fund Rival Bids for Orland Park Control
Orland Park’s upcoming election isn’t just about picking a mayor—it’s a showdown over the village’s future. Incumbent Keith Pekau and challenger Jim Dodge are leading rival slates, each backed by...
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Julius “Jules” Castaneda, 99
Julius “Jules” Castaneda, 99, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, passed away surrounded by his loving family.He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa R. (née Alvarez) and the devoted father of...
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Kenneth E. McKee, 87
Kenneth E. McKee, 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family.He was the beloved husband of Nancy L. (née Lapag) and the late Phyllis A. (née Borowski). He was the loving father of Christine Petry...
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Brunilda Luis, 86
Brunilda Luis, 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family.She was the beloved mother of Nilda (John) Hatzigiannis and Nelsy (John) Jurcenko. She was a cherished grandmother to James, Kristen,...
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Daniel D. DeSando, 82
Daniel D. DeSando, 82, retired Chicago Police Department officer, passed away surrounded by his loving family.He was the beloved husband of the late Denise E. (née Leonardo) and the loving father of...
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Breaking barriers and giving back: O’Connell’s Path
Women’s History Month is a time to recognize resilience, leadership, and the trailblazers who create opportunities for future generations. Few stories embody that spirit quite like Donna O’Connell’s—a...
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Longtime volunteer Jennifer Case runs in Palos Heights 2nd Ward
Jennifer Case has spent more than a decade bringing Palos Heights residents together—whether organizing the Fourth of July parade, supporting small businesses, or volunteering at city events. Now,...
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Frankowicz runs for open 3rd Ward seat in Palos Hills
“I’m right there with them,” Jennifer Frankowicz said, reflecting on the residents of Palos Hills’ 3rd Ward. “I feel the impact of our bills going up, our taxes rising, and I want to be part of the...
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Brother Rice defense dominates in 3A state semifinals
CHAMPAIGN — Toward the end of the regular season, Brother Rice dropped three straight games and the reason was clear: leaky defense.Then the Crusaders addressed that problem and the season turned...
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Crete-Monee’s Joshua Hill jumps to prominence
Joshua Hill is almost too fast for his own good.It’s not a bad problem to have for a track and field athlete.The Crete-Monee senior is one of the state’s elite horizontal jumpers, having medaled in...
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