Expressway traffic jams and the familiar hunt for curbside parking in downtown Chicago return Tuesday, as the daily commute gets back to normal after the … Read more ›
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South suburban track standouts excel at state meet
The TribLocal area South suburban schools produced an individual and a relay team state champion May 19 at the Illinois High School Association Track and … Read more ›
News, Politics and government
Supreme Court refuses to hear Illinois redistricting challenge
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
Weather
Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today
Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›
News
Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall
The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
Lemont High School squad takes honor at “Mock Firm” national competition
For the fourth straight year, a team of Lemont High School students has earned a top honor from one of the nation’s top architectural design … Read more ›
Arts
From the community
Former Lemont resident Megan Doherty Performs in Stage 773’s First Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, June 6 – 10
June 6 – 10 CHICAGO – Stage 773, founder and producer of the popular Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, is proud to announce a new sister … Read more ›
Sports
From the community
Lemont Quarryman Challenge
On Saturday May 12th, hundreds of runners came out to run the Quarryman Challenge in Lemont. Sadly rain dampened the outcome and the race was … Read more ›
News, Sports
USF coach in the spring, Slammers reliever in the summer — Smith sees both sides of pitching
In March and April, the University of St. Francis played its home baseball games at Silver Cross Field in Joliet and pitching coach Brian Smith … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
