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44-Unit Affordable Housing Development Pitched For Vacant Humboldt Park Lot
44-Unit Affordable Housing Development Pitched For Vacant Humboldt Park Lot
Community members who attended the meeting about the proposal shared a range of perspectives, with the majority voicing support despite some contention.
blockclubchicago.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
44-Unit Affordable Housing Development Pitched For Vacant Humboldt Park Lot
Santera Artist Says She Prayed As She Carved Sculpture Of Our Lady of Guadalupe For SXU - Patch
Santera Artist Says She Prayed As She Carved Sculpture Of Our Lady of Guadalupe For SXU
The statue, by Santera artist, Rhonda Crespin, will be added to Saint Xavier University's permanent collection in McDonough Chapel.
patch.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Santera Artist Says She Prayed As She Carved Sculpture Of Our Lady of Guadalupe For SXU - Patch
Santera Artist Says She Prayed As She Carved Sculpture Of Our Lady of Guadalupe For SXU - Patch
Commissioned Our Lady Of Guadalupe Sculpture Arrives At Permanent Home In SXUs McDonough Chapel
The statue, by Santera artist, Rhonda Crespin, will be added to Saint Xavier Universitys permanent collection in McDonough Chapel.
patch.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Santera Artist Says She Prayed As She Carved Sculpture Of Our Lady of Guadalupe For SXU - Patch
Bedford Park Celebrates Chicago Bears' Playoff Run With Coach Ben Johnson Look-Alike Contest
Grab A Headset And Enter The Coach Johnson Look-Alike Contest Thursday In Bedford Park
Celebrate the Chicago Bears playoff run by entering the Ben Johnson look-alike contest, Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Wintrust Sports Complex.
patch.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Bedford Park Celebrates Chicago Bears' Playoff Run With Coach Ben Johnson Look-Alike Contest
Student Intern Receives EMT Certification Through EPCHS Firefighter Internship Program
EPCHS Student Intern Earns EMT Certification While Still In High School
Sean Meierkort is one of the first students to participate in Evergreen Park Community High School's firefighter internship program.
patch.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Student Intern Receives EMT Certification Through EPCHS Firefighter Internship Program
Lockwood defaults on $44M Blue Island hospital redevelopment debt, lawsuit says
Lockwood defaults on $44M Blue Island hospital redevelopment debt, lawsuit says
South Florida-based development firm led by Charles Everhardt and Edward Dovner took on loans that have fallen into trouble, including for a Blue Island plan.
therealdeal.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Lockwood defaults on $44M Blue Island hospital redevelopment debt, lawsuit says
South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex
South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex - HF Chronicle
South Suburban Housing Center in Homewood reached a settlement with Pine Ridge Apartments in Springfield on a complaint of housing discrimination.
www.hfchronicle.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
South Suburban Housing Center settles discrimination complaint against Springfield apartment complex
Queen of Hearts Raffle to Benefit Children and Teens with Cancer | Alsip-Crestwood, IL Patch
Queen of Hearts Raffle to Benefit Children and Teens with Cancer
Dakota Inn in Alsip Partners with the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation to Help Children Fighting Cancer
patch.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Queen of Hearts Raffle to Benefit Children and Teens with Cancer | Alsip-Crestwood, IL Patch
Spin to Win is Back Jan. 6-12 at Darvin, win $5000 in furniture, $2500 toward a mattress purchase
Local Event: Spin to Win is Back Jan. 6-12 at Darvin, win $5,000 in furniture, $2,500 toward a mattress purchase
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Spin to Win is Back Jan. 6-12 at Darvin, win $5000 in furniture, $2500 toward a mattress purchase
We’re hiring a new Editor-in-Chief!
We're hiring a new Editor-in-Chief!
South Side Weekly – the South Side’s award-winning alternative newspaper covering arts, culture, and politics – is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief to lead and manage our newsroom. In its 12th year,...
southsideweekly.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 AM
We’re hiring a new Editor-in-Chief!
Governors State University's new president finds homecoming in leadership role
thelansingjournal.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Governors State University's new president finds homecoming in leadership role
We’re hiring a part-time Layout Editor!
We're hiring a part-time Layout Editor!
As the Layout Editor at South Side Media Works, you will work across the organization to assist the South Side Weekly and the Hyde Park Herald with their layout and production needs. This will include...
southsideweekly.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
We’re hiring a part-time Layout Editor!
CPS Special Education Teacher Missing On South Side, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police
Teacher Reported Missing In Bronzeville, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police
Linda Brown, 53, a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School, may be driving a blue Honda Civic with IL plate CX57470.
patch.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 AM
CPS Special Education Teacher Missing On South Side, May Be In Need Of Medical Attention: Police
Bartenders/servers - Alsip, IL Patch
Local Gigs & Services: Bartenders/servers
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Bartenders/servers - Alsip, IL Patch
Racing halted in Chicago as Hawthorne bounces checks to horsepeople
harnessracingupdate.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Racing halted in Chicago as Hawthorne bounces checks to horsepeople
Patriot Pub - Alsip, IL Patch
Patriot Pub - Alsip, IL Patch
Check out the latest business promotion from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Patriot Pub - Alsip, IL Patch
Castle Concerts in Beverly presents The Cajun/Zydeco trio from Le Travaillant on Saturday Jan 10
Castle Concerts in Beverly presents The Cajun/Zydeco trio from Le Travaillant on Saturday Jan 10
One of your neighbors posted in Arts & Entertainment. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Castle Concerts in Beverly presents The Cajun/Zydeco trio from Le Travaillant on Saturday Jan 10
District 117 schools land among Illinois’ best
District 117 schools land among Illinois’ best - The Reporter
Four schools in North Palos School District 117 are now ranked in the top 10 percent statewide, and district leaders say the numbers actually put them even higher.
southwestregionalpublishing.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:17 AM
District 117 schools land among Illinois’ best
Will-South Cook SWCD Offering Scholarships
fwrnews.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Will-South Cook SWCD Offering Scholarships
Car Crashes Into Beverly Phono Mart Record Store On New Year's Day - Patch
Car Crashes Into Beverly Phono Mart Record Store On New Year's Day
Beverly Phono Mart was left trying to figure out when they can reopen after the crash, but the owners were optimistic in spite of it all.
patch.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Car Crashes Into Beverly Phono Mart Record Store On New Year's Day - Patch
D233 superintendent stresses student achievement
D233 superintendent stresses student achievement - HF Chronicle
District 233 Superintendent Jennifer Norrell, in her position for 100 days, said the school board gave her a head start in planning for her administration.
www.hfchronicle.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM
D233 superintendent stresses student achievement
Preliminary 2025 Statistics Show Drop In Opioid Overdoses, Homicides: Cook County ME - Patch
Preliminary 2025 Statistics Show Drop In Opioid Overdoses, Homicides: Cook County ME
For the first time since 2014, Cook County recorded fewer than 600 homicides in a year. The medical examiner handled 541 homicides in 2025.
patch.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Preliminary 2025 Statistics Show Drop In Opioid Overdoses, Homicides: Cook County ME - Patch
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ attorney calls allegations false in federal extortion lawsuit
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ attorney calls allegations false in federal extortion lawsuit
Kenneth Jones claims Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones retaliated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment in August.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones’ attorney calls allegations false in federal extortion lawsuit
FREE WEBINAR | “We Three Kings: The Top 10 Adoration of the Magi Paintings of the ... - Patch
Local Event: FREE WEBINAR | “We Three Kings: The Top 10 Adoration of the Magi Paintings of the Italian Renaiss..”
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
FREE WEBINAR | “We Three Kings: The Top 10 Adoration of the Magi Paintings of the ... - Patch
Tinley Park sophomore saves eighth grader with Heimlich maneuver learned in gym class
Tinley Park sophomore saves eighth grader with Heimlich maneuver learned in gym class
Michael Gingras, 15, a sophomore at Victor J. Andrew High School, used the Heimlich maneuver when his brother’s friend was choking.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Tinley Park sophomore saves eighth grader with Heimlich maneuver learned in gym class