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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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Little Buckaroos Bring Big Smiles to Nova Quarter Horses
By Nuha Abdessalam. Updated: November 15, 2025, 9:37 a.m. Mokena – The youngest horse lovers got their chance to ride Thursday morning at Nova Quarter Horses, Inc. The stable, located at 10129 W. 187th St.,… Read more
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King College Prep Earns Dominant Shutout Victory
By Claude Martinez. Chicago – King College Prep hosted Back of the Yards College Prep on August 27 at Gately Stadium, where they put the pedal to the metal. FINAL: King College Prep 70, Back… Read more
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Traveling Vietnam Wall Makes Stop in Romeoville
By Claude Martinez. Romeoville – Over the past week, August 22-24, The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall visited Romeoville, where residents from the local area and across greater Chicago came to pay their respects to the… Read more
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Regional Champs Hillcrest Hawks Gear Up for New Season
By Claude Martinez. Country Club Hills – The Hillcrest Hawks flag football team is back on the field, preparing for the new season with practices on both turf and grass. Following an impressive inaugural season… Read more
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District 210 Unites for Guys & Dolls Musical
By Claude Martinez. Updated on 8/29/25 with ticket sales website. Frankfort – During the summer, all three Lincoln-Way high schools (East, West & Central) came together at Lincoln-Way East to prepare for their upcoming fall… Read more
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Donley’s Wild West Town: A Family Frontier
By Claude Martinez. Interviews recorded on January 11, 2025; documentary posted on August 4, 2025. Union, IL – In 1974, Donley’s Wild West Town opened its doors to the public, introducing visitors to a rich… Read more
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Thunderbolts Ready to Strike as Season Nears
By Claude Martinez. Tinley Park – Kickoff is just over a month away, and the Victor J. Andrew Thunderbolts are back on the turf, preparing for what promises to be another exciting season. This year… Read more
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Kevin Ryan’s U.S. Senate Campaign Hits the Road: “Look for the Bus”
Posted on July 23, 2025. Updated on August 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.The Kevin Ryan Campaign wanted to clarify the following: By Claude Martinez and edited by Nuha Abdessalam. Oak Lawn – “Look for the… Read more
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Six Local Players Selected in 2025 MLB Draft
By Claude Martinez. Cumberland, GA – The 2025 MLB Draft took place in Georgia from July 13–14, featuring 20 rounds of selections. While not all prospects were able to attend in person, several official announcements… Read more
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Windy City ThunderBolts Manager Bobby Jenks Dies After Cancer Battle
By Claude Martinez. Portugal – On July 4, 2025, Bobby Jenks, manager of the Windy City ThunderBolts and beloved former MLB pitcher, passed away at the age of 44 after a courageous battle with cancer.… Read more
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4th of July Fireworks 2025: Where to Watch in Will County & South Cook Suburbs
By Claude Martinez. This year, celebrate the 4th of July with numerous fireworks displays happening across Will County and the southern suburbs of Cook County on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025. WCCN… Read more
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