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Police Respond to Burglary at Midlothian Auto Dealership
By Claude Martinez. Updated at 9:13 a.m. on February 1, 2026. Midlothian — On the evening of January 31, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a burglary occurred at Great Lake Auto, located at 14300 S. Pulaski… Read more
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Two elderly siblings found deceased during a well-being check
By Nuha Abdessalam. Updated at 1:12 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Oak Lawn — Two elderly siblings were found deceased inside a home in the 10000 South block of Maple Ave. on January 22 after… Read more
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2025–26 Boys Bowling: IHSA Regional Results for Will and Cook Counties
By Claude Martinez. Updated with the Brother Rice Regional box score on January 22 at 11:06 a.m. This past weekend, boys high school bowling teams from across Illinois competed in the 2025-2026 IHSA Regional Playoffs… Read more
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Robinson steps up early for the Lady Bulldogs
By Claude Martinez. South Holland – On January 6, the South Suburban College Lady Bulldogs defeated Blackhawk Technical College, 61–53. There were only two lead changes throughout the game, with SSC taking control at the… Read more
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Bures and Fields Spark Second Half in 116–67 Win
By Claude Martinez. South Holland – The South Suburban College Bulldogs defeated Blackhawk Technical College 116–67 on January 6 in a dominant second-half performance. The game was tied 38–38 at halftime, but three sophomores led… Read more
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Local Talent Takes Illinois State to the FCS National Championship
Updated January 5, 2026, at 10:22 p.m. CT with the final score and local stats. By Claude Martinez. Normal – Illinois State University (ISU) is one step away from winning a football national championship; the… Read more
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Celebration of Life Set for Detective Tim Jones at His Alma Mater
By Claude Martinez. Tinley Park – On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a memorial service will be held at Tinley Park High School (TPHS) for Detective Tim Jones, 34, an alumnus of TPHS, a Park Forest… Read more
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Centennial Celebration Brings Baseball Back Inside Old Joliet Prison Walls
By Claude Martinez. Joliet – The Route 66 Centennial is almost here and will begin in 2026. Route 66 was established in 1926 and is known as the “Mother Road,” running from Chicago to Los… Read more
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IHSA Delays Half of 2025 State Football Championships Ahead of Storm
By Claude Martinez. Updated November 29, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. with new dates and times for the Class 7A and 8A state championship games. Updated November 28, 2025, at 9:31 p.m. with new dates and… Read more
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Providence Catholic Takes Down Oak Forest to Punch Their Ticket to the State Finals
By Claude Martinez. New Lenox – The bleachers were filled at the Class 5A IHSA semifinal, where the Providence Catholic Celtics walked out to the sound of bagpipes and the Oak Forest Bengals were cheered… Read more
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O’Brien’s Air Attack, Pepe’s Defensive Stand Propel Fremd to the Semifinals
By Claude Martinez. Bolingbrook – It came down to a 2 point conversion when the Fremd Vikings (11-1) faced the Bolingbrook Raiders (9-3) on November 15, 2025. The game was a constant back and forth… Read more
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Oak Forest’s Daniel Chopp Leads Bengals Past Peoria in Quarterfinal Win
By Claude Martinez. Oak Forest – It was a beautiful day for the 5A IHSA Quarterfinals in Oak Forest, Illinois on November 15. The temperature was tied for the second-hottest on record, reaching 71 degrees,… Read more
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