Poster adds to patriotism for St. Linus School

A few months after learning about the Fighting Sullivans, of World War II fame, students at St. Linus School in Oak Lawn have a reminder that will greet them in the school library about the Sullivans’ story of sacrifice.

A poster of the five Sullivan …

One hurt in accident involving school bus in Homer Glen

A juvenile passenger suffered a cut on his nose after the Chrysler he was riding in clipped the rear end of a Providence High School bus at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at 159th Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen, according to the Will County Sheriff’s …

Trucker pleads guilty for hauling heroin later stolen from evidence locker

A California man set to go to trial this week in Will County for allegedly hauling heroin in his semi truck — heroin that later was stolen from the sheriff’s evidence locker — is going to prison instead.

Jose Zamago-Mena, 42, of Sun Valley, Calif., …

Suspicious package near Lincoln-Way West High School found to be harmless

NEW LENOX TOWNSHIP — A bomb squad was called after a suspicious package was seen Thursday morning near Lincoln-Way West High School. Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Ken Kaupas said the bundle was found around 9 a.m. at Melrose and Spencer Road. “Deputies could see …

Judge delays court fight over closing Chicago schools until July

Protesters’ last, best chance of halting the closure of 50 Chicago public schools will be resolved at a four-day hearing in July, a federal judge ruled Thursday morning.

A floating farewell at Andrew

While the pond in front of Andrew High School is a frequent stopping point for ducks and geese, something a bit larger was found floating there on a recent morning.

As a harmless prank on their last day of school, members of the senior class …

Bettenhausen, bike run collect for tornado relief

As part of an effort to gather donations for victims of the devastating Oklahoma tornado, Bettenhausen Automotive on Friday will raffle off 10 pairs of lawn seat tickets to that night’s Tim McGraw concert at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.

Each person …

St. Christina answers a clothes call

After she and her classmates gathered 2,445 pounds of used clothing in one month to be recycled, St. Christina School sixth-grader Brooke Yurisich said the achievement “means a lot to me.”

“I really like to save our environment and keep the Earth clean. It’s amazing. …

Ex-Lockport H.S. IT administrator pleads guilty in teen sex case

A former IT administrator at Lockport Township High School pleaded guilty Wednesday to having sex with a student.

Timothy J. Hagan, 41, of Darien, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after being accused of having sex with a 17-year-old girl in …

Kadner: New mayor offers ‘hope’ to The Island

His grandmother walked across the Mexican border all the way to Blue Island nearly 100 years ago. Having arrived, she lived in a box car in the Rock Island Railroad yard for years. Today, Domingo Vargas, her grandson, is a defense attorney and the first …

Ex-University Golf Club employee charged with theft

A former University Golf Club and Conference Center restaurant manager is facing charges for allegedly stealing from the University Park-owned club, authorities said.

Pamela Jackson, 46, of the 700 block of Burr Oak Lane, University Park, was charged with misdemeanor theft after the Will County …

Gunshots, brawl disrupt Park Forest graduation party

A graduation party Sunday in the 300 block of Winnebago Street turned violent when uninvited guests arrived and one fired a shotgun several times during a street brawl, according to Park Forest police.

The 46-year-old woman hosting the party said multiple people arrived at her …

Will County is serious about space problems

JOLIET — The Will County Board is poised to start chipping away at its serious space shortage after more than a decade of debate. With $14.3 million in existing funds, the county could soon start on a path toward $441 million in new buildings. “We …

Newest SD 170 board member is sister of Chicago Heights mayor

Chicago Heights Mayor Dave Gonzalez’s sister is the newest member of the Chicago Heights School District 170 Board.

The board voted May 13 to appoint Elizabeth Nevarez to the board, according to Supt. Tom Amadio. She replaced Norma Caratachea, who resigned from the seat, which …

State targets doctors’ licenses

It was shocking news in January when a woman sued a Frankfort doctor, accusing him of fondling her in an exam room. Kishor Nathmal Jain had provided medical care for children and adults in Frankfort, starting in 1980 at Hedges Clinic. Jain, 59, graduated from …