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Southside Playoff Pep Rally and Baseball Costume Contest at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park Tuesday A Pep Rally and Baseball Costume Contest at the Wintrust Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 PM to 8 PM, in the Village of Bedford Park. Fans of all ages are welcome and encouraged to wear their…
Bedford Park launches programs to separate sewer and water pipes to address flooding concerns Bedford Park, IL – The Village of Bedford Park, Bedford Park staff, the Village Board, and Mayor David Brady are working on options to help prevent damage to homes caused by rainfall flooding that impacted the Southwest region this past summer….
Former CEO of Illinois Railcar Management Company Charged With Embezzling More Than $22 Million CHICAGO — The former Chief Executive Officer of an Illinois railcar management company has been charged in federal court with embezzling more than $22 million from the company. MICHAEL CALOMINO served as CEO of a company that provided railcar management services…
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Leving Saved Father-Daughter Bond from Being Torn Apart By Laura Reichel No father should ever fear losing his child forever. Unfortunately for one Illinois dad, that fear became a reality. Dad was horrified to learn that the mother of his ten-year-old daughter petitioned the court for an Order of Protection against him, accusing him of…
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Bedford Park Home Depot honors Police and Firefighters in Hometown Hero Appreciation Day Bedford Park, IL – The Home Depot in Bedford Park will host an Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, 3026, to honor Hometown Heroes from the Police and Fire Departments. The Appreciation Day will be held at The Home Depot, 7200 S….
Wilson calls out Johnson, Giannoulias for corruption, abuse of Chicago taxpayers Mayoral Candidate Willie Wilson says both Johnson and Giannoulis are “Bankrupt on Ethics” CHICAGO, IL — Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson today released the following statement blasting Mayor Brandon Johnson after news reports stated that he is using taxpayer money to promote his own…
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Pappas urges property owners to pay Second Installment tax bills before Thursday, October 1 due date Second Installment Tax Year 2025 property taxes are due Thursday, October 1, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded taxpayers today. The Treasurer’s Office posted nearly 1.8 million bills online at cookcountytreasurer.com in mid-August and mailed printed bills to taxpayers…