David P. Funk

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Correspondent, Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle

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Lansing village president salary increased after heated discussion

LANSING - The compensation for Lansing's village president will see a 280 percent increase after the next ele…

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Lynwood fires cop after disciplinary hearing

LYNWOOD | A fire and police commission disciplinary board Thursday fired an officer who allegedly abused a pr…

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Granderson hits homer at Lansing Memorial Junior High

LANSING - Curtis Granderson returned to the village where his baseball career began to tell kids their dreams…

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Vlink, C.P. win ninth straight regional title

CROWN POINT - Coach Scott Vlink is content with where Crown Point wrestling will be when he's gone. The out…

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Teen finds fame with 'on fleek' slang term

LANSING | Kayla Newman uploaded a video to the social media platform Vine last summer and unknowingly thrust …

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Lowell grabs the Old Leather Helmet : Preps

LOWELL | It took a bit for the big ball that is Lowell to get rolling, but once it did it was tough to stop. …

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GALLERY: 'Hands Across T.F. North' : Digital Exclusives: Photo Galleries

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Munster's Majety is Times Girls Soccer Player of the Year : Preps

MUNSTER | A cucumber. The other side of the pillow. March in the Region. That's what Munster's Saveda Majety …

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Abbott, Wynsma to figure prominently in Lansing trustee vote : Politics

LANSING | Village President Norm Abbott and Administrator J. Wynsma are not on the ballot Tuesday, but their …

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Mercer Cup, league are a part of Times Classic's rich history

HAMMOND | The Mercer Cup sits in the case at Olympia Lanes. It's been awarded each year to the winner of the …

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Cal City continues to purchase, demolish bars

CALUMET CITY | For years, area residents knew Calumet City was the place to go for a good time. Calumet City …

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Charges filed in post-prom wreck

CALUMET CITY | Charges were formally filed Monday night after a post-prom car wreck resulted in the deaths of…

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Garza declares victory in 10th Ward race : Politics

CHICAGO | Susan Sadlowski Garza is claiming victory in her 10th Ward race against incumbent John Pope, saying…

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Lan-Oak Parks referendum fails again : Politics

LANSING | The Lan-Oak Park District failed in its attempt to increase its share of the property tax for the s…

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Lansing school set to immerse students in Spanish

LANSING | Lansing Christian students will soon be speaking Spanish in science, math and physical education cl…

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Portage cruises to 35-point Garry Burkhart win

HOBART | The Garry Burkhart Invitational billed as the a last tuneup before the postseason and Times No. 1 Po…

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Andrean's Krzyston has dedicated his season to his grandfather's memory : Preps

Andrean senior Mike Krzyston wears a memoriam on his shirt, writes it on his head gear and uses it on social …

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Cal City officials 'frustrated' with Target closing

CALUMET CITY | City officials say they are disappointed with Target's decision to leave Calumet City, despite…

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St. Victor's, Loyola mourn death of teacher, physician

CALUMET CITY | Michael Koller died peacefully at his Oak Park home Tuesday after a long illness. He was 53. K…

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Fishers goal in extra time downs Munster

SOUTH BEND | Munster pushed defending state champion Fishers about as far as it could. A goal in extra time…

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Glenwood teachers take ice bucket challenge

GLENWOOD | Kindergarten teacher Karen Szotek donned a shower cap, swim goggles and a rain coat, even though s…

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Whiting teen held without bond in cop's shooting

CHICAGO | A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered Jeremy Mendez held without bond in connection with the sla…

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Beecher shelter animals clean up O'Hare

There are some parcels of grass at O'Hare International Airport that conventional lawnmowers just can't get t…

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K.V. student manager overcoming multiple brain surgeries : Preps

Cassie Cleveland is an athlete. She was playing soccer, basketball and running track for Kankakee Valley a ye…

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