Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown - Concert

Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!

Hippity Hoppity To Alsip Park District's Egg-Cellent Egg Hunt, Breakfast With The Bunny

A free egg hunt is planned at Commissioners Park and breakfast with the bunny at Apollo Rec Center (RSVP required) Saturday, March 28.

Lucky 7-Year-Old Alsip Girl Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers On First Day Of Spring

Rosie Hiler, 7, of Alsip, found not one but two four-leaf clovers.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 23

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 16

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Beware Of Texts Bearing Malicious QR Codes Disguised As Official Court Documents

The clerk said the fake text involves an alleged parking ticket and tells people to scan a QR code that steals their financial information.

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

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 9

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Ex-South Suburban Cop Faces New Child Sexual Assault, Solicitation Charges: Sheriff

The former Dixmoor cop was set for a bench trial on a pending child pornography case when he was arrested on the new charges, police said.

Marist Senior Olubukola Onimole Awarded Prestigious Chick Evans Golf Caddy Scholarship

Blue Island resident Olubukola Onimole is the 201st Chick Evans scholar at Marist High School.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week of March 2

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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

Chicago Man Arrested In Blue Island For Possession, Dissemination Of Child Pornography: Sheriff

Cook County Sheriff's investigators said they tied the man to a social media account where CSAM was downloaded and shared.

Relaxed, 9-Hole Spark Golf League Launches At Fountain Hills Golf Club, Free To Join

The social, casual 9-hole golf league will meet Tuesdays during the summer starting April 21 at Fountain Hills Golf Club in Alsip.

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

South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of February 16

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

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

Take A Break From Winter At Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Of Blue Island's Vendor And Craft Show

The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary of Blue Island will host a craft and vendor show Saturday, Feb. 14, featuring 25 popular crafters and vendors.

South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of February 9

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band

Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!

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

Best Places To Watch The Big Game In And Around Alsip-Crestwood

It will be a rematch from the 2015 contest, with the Seattle Seahawks hoping for revenge against the New England Patriots on Feb. 8.

Find the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You’ll Love

SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns

Ladies Auxiliary Of Blue Island F.O.E. Donates $1,500 In Gift Cards To Ronald McDonald House

Ladies Auxiliary of Blue Fraternal Order of Eagles perform random acts of kindness.

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

IL State Lawmakers Host Job And Community Resource Fair Thursday At Worth Township Center

Twenty-six employers from diverse industries will be on hand to meet with job hunters Thursday, Jan. 26, at Worth Township Center in Alsip.

E-Learning, Closures Announced Monday For Alsip-Crestwood Area Schools

The following school districts and schools in the Alsip-Crestwood area will be moving to e-Learning or closing altogether Monday, Jan. 26.

Blue Island Man Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Man On Mobility Scooter

The 38-year-old Blue Island man was identified as the driver of a minivan that stuck 63-year-old Sammy Simmons in Robbins crash, police said

Arctic Cold To Freeze Alsip-Crestwood: Where To Find Warming Centers

Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the chill in Alsip and Crestwood.

Oak Lawn-Area Schools Announce E-Learning Friday Ahead Of Extreme Cold: UPDATED 1X

School districts are announcing e-learning and closures for Friday, Jan. 23, ahead of the extreme cold.

Alsip-Crestwood School Districts Announce E-Learning Friday Ahead Of Extreme Cold

School districts are announcing e-learning and closures for Friday, Jan. 23, ahead of the extreme cold.

Shots Fired At Suspects' Vehicle Fleeing Bank Robbery In Blue Island: Reports

The FBI confirmed that the US Bank branch at 119th and Western was robbed. Witnesses say police shot at the suspects' fleeing vehicle.

Alsip Park District Hiring Day Camp Counselors For Summer 2026

The Alsip Park District is taking applications for 2026 summer day camp counselors, group leaders and inclusion aides.

Get Ready Treasure Seekers ... The Hunt Starts Monday

The St. Vincent de Paul Orland Park Thrift Store hosts a Treasure Hunt beginning January 19-31, 2026. Come join the fun!

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

Cook County Opioid Overdose Deaths And Homicides Drop In 2025, Suicides Edge Up Slightly: Medical Examiner

For the first time since 2014, Cook County recorded fewer than 600 homicides in a year. The medical examiner handled 541 homicides in 2025.

Family Of Man Who Died In Merrionette Park Mobile Home Fire Start GoFundMe To Pay For Funeral

The family of Bob Umecker, who died over the weekend in a mobile home fire, have started a fundraiser to cover funeral costs.

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

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Merrionette Park Mobile Home Fire

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene as Merrionette Park firefighters battle deadly blaze in the Oak Lane trailer park.

Person Dead After Fire In Mobile Home In Merrionette Park, Illinois

Neighbors just feet away said it all happened very quickly, with the moment caught on camera.