We know there are more serious things going on in the city (and the world) but sometimes we read a story and just shake our heads in disbelief. This morning, that story was from the Southtown Star explaining the current plight of the Blue Island Little League, victims of a weekend burglary that saw the theft of $3,000 worth of concessions and equipment. The theft happened at a concession stand at Rauch Field, located at 125th Street and California Avenue. League president Jaime Jalomo told the paper, "You name it, they took it. They took candy, Gatorade, boxes of hot dogs, nachos, our public address system, the stereo, pizza ovens and pizzas. They even took our extra baseballs." more ›

Police are searching for two men considered "armed and dangerous" who "are believed to be responsible for a string of armed robberies and carjackings in the south suburbs over the past week." more ›