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D.215 considering smartphone app, ads on its website
CALUMET CITY | School Board officials for the Thornton Fractional high schools are considering whether to create a new application that would …
Police: Whiting woman leads cops in pursuit into Hegewisch
BURNHAM | A Whiting woman is expected to be charged with fleeing and eluding after police said she led them on a chase from Burnham into Hegew…
D.215 teachers recognized for excellence
In far too many organizations and companies, employees feel undervalued and overworked. The 2013 Met Life Survey of the American Teacher found…
French exchange students get 'American' experience at T.F. North
CALUMET CITY | If there is one thing that Pierre Gasnier would like to take back with him to his native France from his two weeks at Thornton …
Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School hosted an Excellence in Academics Award breakfast on April 25 and Medals of Academic Excellence …
D.215 transitions to new school board
CALUMET CITY | The School Board for Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 took on the new members who were chosen in last mont…
Sheriff's dept. sweep through south suburbs nets guns, revoked FOID cards
A Cook County Sheriff's Police Department sweep through the south suburbs this week ended in more than 22 arrests and the recovery of weapons …
D.215 students take honors at Skills USA competition
Whether public or private, wealthy or not so wealthy, all schools work to prepare their students to compete in the global marketplace through …
T.F. North, South high schools participat in south suburban art show
PALOS HEIGHTS | The South Suburban Conference Art Show is taking place through today at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive.
Calumet Memorial Park District hosts free baseball competition
CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth.
Lewis loses in Dolton
Dolton village Trustee Riley Rogers, who has been a persistent critic of Village President Ronnie Lewis, was successful in his electoral bid T…
Election Tuesday for municipal, congressional candidates
CHICAGO | Clerk David Orr is reminding suburban Cook County voters to participate in Tuesday's consolidated election, when 993 contests and 2,…
Burnham gives warm welcome to returning soldier
BURNHAM | Dion Sellers is only 19, yet he’s a member of the U.S. Army who can say he has served in combat zones in Afghanistan.
6 local men arrested in drug, gun sweep on South Side
CHICAGO | Six local men are among 17 members or associates of the Black Disciples street gang arrested this week in a federal drug dealing and…
D. 215 salutes its student-athletes, coaches, parents
Saturday marks the 26th anniversary of National Student-Athlete Day. On this day and throughout the week high schools and colleges around the …
Saturday movie screening benefit for wrestler with cancer
For many folks this is the week of spring/Easter break. And if you are looking for — and even if you are not — a worthwhile activity to end yo…
Family, friends of missing Dolton man canvass area
DOLTON | Nearly 20 people assisted authorities Monday to help distribute fliers and search for a local man who missing since March 19.
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Bond set for three accused in Burnham tavern brawl
BURNHAM | A man and his two nephews appeared in court Thursday on criminal charges related to a weekend incident involving a shooting and braw…
$300K bond for accused gunman in Burnham bar shooting
BURNHAM | Police still were searching Wednesday for several men involved in a tavern brawl early Sunday that started when someone shot a secur…
One man shot, another beaten at Burnham bar
BURNHAM | One person was shot and another was injured at the Little Brown Jug bar in Burnham early Sunday, police said.
D.215 seeks volunteers to help students with interviewing skills
Communication skills have become increasingly important in today’s competitive global economy. To help prepare students develop and refine the…
Calumet Memorial Park District hosts Easter egg hunt Saturday
The Calumet Memorial Park District hosts its annual Easter egg hunt at noon Saturday at four locations.
Calumet Memorial Park District hosts Health & Fitness Expo
CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District's Health & Fitness Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23.
Charity basketball game March 15 at T.F. South
By now you have likely seen or heard about the latest Internet craze, the “Harlem Shake," which has morning talk show hosts and even the staff…
T.F. North students win culinary competition
CALUMET CITY | Thornton Fractional North High School students Kayla Adams and Arianna Williams won first place in the Ready … Set … Cook compe…
D. 215 braces for potential financial issues
CALUMET CITY | Superintendent Creg Williams on Tuesday told members of the District 215 School Board their budget is at the mercy of outside forces.
D.215 to host free parent mini-conference Saturday at T.F. North
Did you know that this past week has been National Take Your Family to School Week? Sponsored by the National Parent Teacher Association, or P…
FBI investigating human remains found near Powderhorn Lake
The FBI is investigating possible human remains found near Powderhorn Lake in Burnham and Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood, officials confirme…
ECHO pickets school boards over contract dispute
LANSING | Special education teachers are picketing outside local school board meetings after a stall in contract negotiations with the Illinoi…
Electoral Board removes mayoral challenger from April 9 ballot
BURNHAM | The Electoral Board this week removed from the April 9 ballot a would-be challenger to Village President Robert Polk.
D.215 hosts events for Black History Month
Historian and professor Simon Schama famously said, “History ought never to be confused with nostalgia; it’s written not to revere the dead, b…
D.215 officials facing prospect of less money from state, local taxpayers
CALUMET CITY | When the School Board for Thornton Fractional high schools approves a tax levy later this year, there’s a good chance it will b…
D.215 students raising funds for troops, cancer research
Thornton Fractional North High School students are doing their part to support our nation’s troops and show their gratitude for their service.
T.F. North cheerleaders win prestigious competition
CALUMET CITY | The Thornton Fractional North High School varsity cheerleading squad won the 2012 Winter Meltdown competition held Dec. 22 at t…
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Village president challenger's petitions in question
BURNHAM | The village's Electoral Board will reconvene later this month to determine if the man who wants to run against Village President Rob…
Calumet Memorial Park District offers basketball clinic
CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District is offering a basketball clinic for 6- to 13-year-olds through Feb. 12 at the Sandridge Comm…
$100,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in Burnham
BURNHAM | Someone who bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket at a Burnham liquor store Tuesday is about to be $100,000 richer.
Off-duty cop among three arrested New Year’s in Burnham
BURNHAM | An off-duty south suburban Phoenix police officer was among three arrested Tuesday when Burnham police Chief William Belos said he s…
T.F. North students teach safe driving to teens
A group of more than 40 Thornton Fractional North High School students are doing their part to ensure other teens stay safe while driving.
Clerks preparing for April 9 municipal elections
Three Thornton residents wish to replace retiring Village President Jack Swan, while in Lynwood, incumbent Village Clerk Roy Valle does not pl…
Police: Felony charges pending against men arrested in Highland
HIGHLAND | Felony charges are pending against two Chicago men who were arrested on Christmas Day in connection with an armed robbery in Burnha…
Robbery suspects caught after victim chases them into Highland
HIGHLAND | Two Chicago men were arrested Christmas night after an armed robbery in Illinois led to a chase into Indiana, which ended in a cras…
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