News
Western Avenue bridge repairs in Blue Island begin June 22
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge that carries Western Avenue over the Cal Sag Channel in Blue Island will…
Fire spreads to at least 4 abandoned homes in Harvey
A fire spread to multiple buildings in south suburban Harvey, Illinois, on Tuesday morning. Large flames erupted around 2:30 a.m. near 155th and Turlington and…
Illinois park boss accused of using taxpayer-funded credit card for daughter’s helicopter prom photoshoot
An Illinois park executive is facing backlash after she was accused of using a taxpayer-funded credit card to help pay for an $800 helicopter rental…
Man Shot Multiple Times Inside Midlothian Bar
MIDLOTHIAN, IL — Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times while inside a Midlothian bar Monday late Monday night. On May 18,…
19-year-old found in Cal Sag Channel identified by officials
Officials have identified the 19-year-old woman who died after being found in the Cal Sag Channel. On Tuesday, the Alsip Fire Department and Palos Heights…
Fritz Kaegi RAISED YOUR PROPERTY TAXES!
Since becoming the Cook County Assessor in 2018, residential property taxes have done nothing but go up. The south suburbs are the hardest hit with…
Bank Sued By Village Of Dolton Over Henyard’s Alleged Theft
The Village of Dolton is suing Fifth Third for allegedly enabling its former mayor to steal $1.9 million in public funds. Between April 2022 and…
Motorist killed in crash on I-57
According to the Illinois State Police, a crash happened at about 11:58 p.m. on I-57 northbound ramp to 147th Street in Harvey. Per the ISP,…
Harvey City Council Split No Decision On New Mayor
Tonight the Harvey city council met at a special session to vote on a new mayor to complete the term of late Mayor Clark, but…
Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark Has Died
Mayor Christopher Clark of Harvey has passed away at age 45 after battling an unknown illness. Details surrounding his death have not been released. The…
Politics
Alderwoman Monet Wilson Playing Politics As Storm Hits
Last Saturday evening, another round of severe weather swept across our area. Trees and branches were down and power was lost to many homes. Mayor…
Events
Free Blood and Glucose Screening
Get your free blood pressure and glucose screening at the Lansing Fire Department this Friday!
Sports
Chicago Bears lose to the Los Angeles In Season…
The cardiac Bears staged another dramatic late fourth-quarter rally in Sunday night’s NFC Divisional Playoff contest against the Rams, forcing overtime with one of the…
Opinion
Property tax reform isn’t reform if it helps gentrify…
Since the property tax assessments for West Chicago Township, which includes the neighborhood of Pilsen, came out a few weeks ago, my ward office has…
