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Life throws us difficult, seemingly impossible challenges, but it also provides others who are ready to help us get through it. And once you do, you will carry in your heart for the rest of your ...

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/08/donna-vickroy-when-everything-goes-to-rot-remember-you-can-do-hard-things/

Days and times for the second round of the IHSA state football playoffs are set. Games will be Friday and Saturday, with the winners advancing to the quarterfinals.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/08/ihsa-state-football-playoff-pairings/

Observances for Veterans Day set in suburbs including Alsip, Orland Park, Tinley Park

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/08/veterans-day-observances-set-for-weekend-monday-in-south-southwest-suburbs/

With just five days until its tentative planned opening, a south suburban casino is still awaiting final state approval before it can open its doors to the public. Wind Creek Hospitality official...

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/south-suburban-casino-eyes-nov-11-opening-pending-final-state-approval/

News from around the Southland includes items from Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Palos Hills, Hazel Crest, Frankfort and Calumet City.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/around-the-southland-oak-lawn-students-raise-750-in-dash-for-den-and-more/

Cook County Judge Deidre Dyer ordered Darion McMillian detained while awaiting trial during a crowded and emotional hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/the-level-of-danger-is-without-measure-man-accused-of-killing-cpd-officer-enrique-martinez-ordered-detained/

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 Board voted to hire Jennifer Norrell to replace retiring Superintendent Scott Wakeley.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/homewood-flossmoor-high-school-hires-superintendent-from-east-aurora-to-lead-district/

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, blocked by trustees, names Ronnie Burge Sr. as "temporary" police chief, appoints village attorney.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/dolton-mayor-makes-temporary-appointments-of-police-chief-others-after-blocked-by-trustees/

Adrian Lisowski makes four saves against powerhouse Peoria Notre Dame during an epic 12-round shootout, which Lemont won 7-6.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/adrian-lisowski-lemont-boys-soccer-state-semifinals/

Lincoln-Way East, St. Laurence, Loyola and Mount Carmel are picks to click for second round of the state playoffs.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/07/steve-millar-5-high-school-football-games-to-watch-southland-second-round-playoff-predictions/