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Berwyn family powered up about winning ComEd contest

BERWYN – While they didn't receive a check from Publishers Clearing House, members of the Gonzalez family in Berwyn seemed just as thrilled when they got a knock on their door May 15.Representatives of Commonwealth Edison last week announced the four winners of the company's Smart Home Showcase Cont ... Read More »

Berwyn’s 'Dr. Bob' loved life, babies and caramel corn

There are literally thousands of people in the Berwyn area who can say the very first person they met in life was Dr. Robert McNerland, who died from cancer at the age of 88 o

Woman charged with attempted murder following stabbing at Cicero party

CICERO – Police in Cicero have charged Yoehta Brown, of the 100 block of North Long Avenue, in Chicago with attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed another woman multiple

Morelli sworn in, says changes are coming

STICKNEY – It may have been only seven votes that made Stickney Village Trustee Debbie Morelli the new village president last month, but Morelli takes the seat confident that

Local News

Berwyn family powered up about winning ComEd contest

BERWYN – While they didn't receive a check from Publishers Clearing House, members of the Gonzalez family in Berwyn seemed just as thrilled when they got a knock on their door ... Read More »

Opinions

Letter: Don't hike the minimum wage

To the Editor: Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois' minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are ... Read More »

In the mood for a party? Come to Stickney-Forest View library

The Stickney-Forest View Public Library District is kicking off summer with a bang. Our Summer Reading theme – Have Book Will Travel – is guaranteed to have you and your famil ... Read More »

Sports

Softball playoff previews: Lions set to face familiar foe in regional opener

Lyons Township will see Hinsdale South for the second time this season in its playoff opener. Riverside Brookfield, Morton, Nazareth and Fenwick also look to win a regional to make for a successful season. ... Read More »

‘Stepping stones’ lead up for Morton

CICERO – Progress doesn’t come quickly. That’s something Morton baseball is learning this season. The Mustangs have shown huge improvement throughout the spring but missed out on a chance to grab a commendable third-place finish in the West Suburban Gold. ... Read More »

Reader Poll

What's your favorite summertime event in the western suburbs?

The La Grange Pet Parade
The DuPage County Fair
Eyes to the Skies Festival
The American Music Festival at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn