Local man at center of case on handgun law

by Patrick Thomas

As a boy whose mother would give him a free pass on eating his veggies if he shot rabbits that were plundering the...

Former student files suit alleging abuse at McAuley

by Patrick Thomas

A local high school is reacting to allegations from a former student who said a theater camp assistant there sexually abused her.

The lawsuit,...

Beamin' with pride

The spirit of St. Patrick’s Day abounds on the South Side as thousands of South Side Irish await the biggest holiday of the year. To...

South Side Irish to hold Family Fest

Traditions old and new will fill the neighborhood as local residents celebrate the spirit of Ireland during the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Celebration...

New book details parade history

by Patrick Thomas

The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade may never return, but its spirit will forever be chronicled in a new book.

Bridget Houlihan...

Community Briefs

The Beverly Breast Cancer Walk is seeking voluntary entertainment on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9. The organization is looking for all forms of entertainment (musical,...

McNally's rallies for Polar Plunge

by Caroline Connors

Nora Sheahan is accustomed to friends questioning her sanity around this time of year.

“People tend to tell you that you’re crazy when you...

Sure sign of spring as Rainbow Cone lights up again

by Patrick Thomas

Even snow on the ground couldn’t stop customers from lining up outside for the first chance at a Rainbow Cone.

Celebrating its 84th year...

Cable show to discuss mediation

“Using Mediation to Settle Disputes” will be the topic of “Judicial Perspective,” a half-hour cable program presented by the Illinois Judges Association (IJA), airing on...

St. Pat's celebrations scheduled

Chicagoans and visitors can go “all green” this St. Patrick’s Day season in Chicago through March 17 while celebrating the Irish heritage and all things...

Congress extends benefits

There will be no interruption in unemployment insurance benefit payments in Illinois after Congress recently passed and the President signed into law a one-month extension...