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Lincoln-Way Central grad on 5,000-day streak of wearing dinosaur shirts — and counting

May 21, 2019 at 10:33 p.m.

Zachary Dundek’s siblings warned him four years ago he would become the target of bullying in high school if he continued wearing shirts featuring dinosaurs every day. But he had...

Man charged in Calumet City fatal shooting case

May 21, 2019 at 10:32 p.m.

A suspect was arrested in connection with the Jan. 15 homicide of an 18-year-old man in Calumet City, officials said. Marvel Turnbo, 23, of Calumet City, was arrested Friday in...

Hundreds of parishioners from St. Mary's Catholic Church marched Sunday down 195th Street in Mokena as part of a religious procession and service. Crews from Mokena and New Lenox emergency management services blocked traffic for the procession.

Mokena parishioners revive ‘old school’ tradition with religious procession

May 21, 2019 at 10:32 p.m.

Hundreds of parishioners at St. Mary’s Catholic Church marched out of their sanctuary on Sunday and onto the streets for a religious procession, reviving an ancient tradition. The Feast of...

‘If you’re in a car you wouldn’t notice that’: Folks on Spokes promote cycling in Southland

May 21, 2019 at 10:32 p.m.

For many Southland bicycling enthusiasts riding is more than just a fun way to exercise or save money on gasoline. It’s a unique way to experience the world. “You can...

Person taken to hospital in serious condition after being shot in Harvey: officials

May 21, 2019 at 10:32 p.m.

One person was shot early Saturday morning in Harvey, according to city spokesman Sean Howard. The unidentified person was taken to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn in serious condition after...

Young basketball players from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church play against a team from Niles during the Greek Junior Olympics on Sunday in Palos Hills.

‘Greeks know Greeks’: Orthodox youths from across Midwest compete in Palos Hills

May 21, 2019 at 10:31 p.m.

Just as they have for the past 37 years, thousands of Greek Orthodox youths from across the Midwest came together over the Memorial Day weekend to kick off the unofficial...

Crete American Legion Post Cmdr. Jim Egan and Pastor Frank Italiano lay down a wreath at the veteran's memorial in Crete Park during a Memorial Day ceremony May 28, 2018.

Crete marks Memorial Day with service, parade

May 21, 2019 at 10:30 p.m.

United States Marine Sgt. Victor Garcia of Olympia Fields said it’s vital for him to share with those who haven’t served the stories of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice....

Man killed in Markham tollway crash

May 21, 2019 at 10:30 p.m.

A 74-year-old man was killed in a crash on Interstate 294 near the 163rd tollway plaza in Markham Saturday morning, authorities reported. Thomas Schnettler of Apache Junction, Ariz. was pronounced...

At least 1 hurt when car hits median, overturns on I-294 in Hazel Crest, police say

May 21, 2019 at 10:30 p.m.

At least one person was injured and several lanes of traffic were closed after a crash on Interstate 294 in Hazel Crest on Saturday morning, police said in a press...

Cardinal Blasé Cupich presided over a special Mass at St. Bernadette Church in Evergreen Park celebrating the milestone anniversaries in the religious lives of about 50 nuns and priests.

A lifetime of devotion: Cardinal Cupich helps priests, nuns celebrate milestone anniversaries in Evergreen Park

May 21, 2019 at 10:30 p.m.

Sister Mildred Mary Ryan was 10 years old when she knew she wanted to become a nun. “I told my mom, and she said, ‘You can’t know what you want;...

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