Editorial written by New York Daily News Board. The journey of Bob Prevost of the South Side of Chicago to Pope Leo XIV of the Holy See could not have been foreseen when the new pope was a Chicago kid ...

I am an 8th-grade student at Breed Middle School. I am writing to raise awareness about an important issue in our community; mental health budget cuts. This problem in our community concerns me. Like ...

When I heard that the newly elected Pope had taken the name Leo XIV, I was not surprised. The answer was in the latter part of and around 1890. Pope Leo XIII was in communication with Cardinal Gibbons ...

Steve Lopez I have just one thing to say about President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison for ruthless offenders. What took you so long? The “Rock,” as it has sometimes been ...

Joey Barrett Joey Barrett is the Daily Item's Sports Editor. He reports on local high schools, colleges, and professional ...

Lynn Classical’s baseball team (11-2) jumped ahead by two runs in the first inning of Saturday’s game against Bishop Fenwick (4-13). From there, it was smooth sailing at Fraser Field with the Rams ...

There is a major upgrade planned for a two-mile stretch of Western Avenue and while the work won’t begin for several years, the planning and design work is well under way. The public is invited to a ...

Most first-year softball players don’t become offensive superstars off the bat, but don’t tell that to Lynn English’s Amelia Serino. With strong timing and athleticism, Serino, a sophomore, has helped ...

At its last meeting the Library Board of Trustees and Director Alan Thibeault discussed initiatives and upcoming developments so far in 2025. The meeting reviewed the current budget and how things ...

When the Health Department contracted Christine Doucette for help connecting with parents, she knew the right approach was a gentle touch and helping others find strength. Doucette has her career ...

Going forward, the function of building inspections has been made an in-house operation at the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), according to the Director of the Inspectional Division Zosia ...

Alumni and Friends of Lynn Classical High School held a bowling fundraiser at Metro Bowl with proceeds supporting high school seniors. For the first time, it included the Joe Cawlina Memorial Trophy, ...