High School Sports

SouthtownStar’s wrestling rankings

By Logan Malloy

1. Marist

Preseason: 1

2. Lockport

Preseason: 2

3. Sandburg

Preseason: 3

4. Mount Carmel

Preseason: 5

5. St. Rita

Preseason: 4

6. Lincoln-Way Central

Preseason: 6

7. Lincoln-Way West

Preseason: 7

8. Oak Forest

Preseason: 8

9. Brother Rice

Preseason: NR

10. Lincoln-Way East

Preseason: NR

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Editorials

Landmarks commission must move to protect historic Century and Consumers buildings

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By CST Editorial Board

The buildings at 202 and 220 S. State St. as seen earlier this year. The three-story building between them has since been demolished.

Business

City panel backs landmarks label for two State Street buildings

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By David Roeder

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Immigration

Migrant shelter at closed St. Bartholomew school expected to open next year

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By Violet Miller

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Crime

Man fatally shot near West Loop homeless encampment

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