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Iris Martinez announces candidacy for Cook County Circuit Clerk

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Iris Martinez announces candidacy for Cook County Circuit Clerk Illinois Senator Iris Martinez announced Thursday (Oct. 17, 2019) that she will be a candidate in the Democratic Primary for the office of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk, succeeding Dorothy Brown who announced in August that she will not seek re-election. Martinez was elected to The…

Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Politics

Fire’s farewell saddens fans

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Fire’s farewell saddens fans Soccer team leaving Bridgeview for Soldier Field By Steve Metsch The likely final game in Bridgeview for the Chicago Fire soccer team had fans feeling bittersweet. They were happy to attend Sunday’s game. They were looking forward to what the future may hold. And, many were feeling sad. Juan Hernandez, 41,…

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Lyons needs to win Saturday

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons needs to win Saturday Must win four of five for shot at football playoffs By Steve Metsch The Lyons Township football team finds itself in the unenviable position of needing to get hot – and fast – in order to have a shot at making the state playoffs. The Lions are now 1-3 overall…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit parking woes

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit parking woes Couple takes troubles to the village board By Steve Metsch Parking is at a premium in Summit. And few know that better than Danny Spataro and Daniele Drain-Tinder. After getting no help from their landlord, the couple brought its case to the Summit Village Board on Sept. 16. They live in an…

Bridgeview OKs marijuana tax

September 26, 2019September 27, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview OKs marijuana tax No vendors yet, but tax in place in case By Steve Metsch No one has submitted proposals to open a business selling recreational marijuana in Bridgeview, but the village board is prepared if it happens. By a 6-0 vote, trustees at their Sept. 18 meeting approved setting up a cannabis retailers’…

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11 Year-old Harvey resident in critical condition, victim of gun violence

September 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

11 Year-old Harvey resident in critical condition, victim of gun violence On the evening of Monday, September 23, an 11-year-old girl became the latest victim of gun violence in Chicago’s south suburban region. The young girl was in her Harvey home, near 158th and Paulina streets, when she was shot in the head by a…

Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Dansk and Sparks join the Chicago Wolves

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dansk and Sparks join the Chicago Wolves The Chicago Wolves announced Sunday that goaltenders Oscar Dansk and Garret Sparks have been assigned to the team by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. They’ll join the Wolves in time for Monday’s official start to training camp. Dansk served as the workhorse for the Wolves’ run to the…

News, Sports

Going out in style

September 21, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Going out in style Dukes, vintages cars bid farewell with a party By Steve Metsch Glancing around the crowded parking lot filled with classic cars and car buffs of all ages, Kevin Lawrence said he will miss Dukes Drive-In. Forty-four years of Italian beefs and – more importantly to those there – 44 years of…

Chicago Wolves add nine players as training camp nears

September 21, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves add nine players as training camp nears The Chicago Wolves announced Friday that nine players, including three who helped the team reach the 2019 Calder Cup Finals, have been assigned to the organization by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Forwards Paul Cotter, Lucas Elvenes, Ben Jones, Jake Leschyshyn, Jermaine Loewen, Tye McGinn, Gage…

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Second half powers Nazareth

September 17, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Second half powers Nazareth Big rally “shows what we can do,” Morris says By Steve Metsch After being pushed around by Fenwick’s football team in the first half Sept. 13, Nazareth Academy knew something had to change. The host Roadrunners were clinging to a 7-0 lead after Riley Theobald’s 16-yard touchdown run in the second…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

SeatGeek has the blues

September 17, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

SeatGeek has the blues Windy City Blues Fest in Bridgeview Oct. 5 By Steve Metsch The Windy City Blues Fest scheduled to return in October has a new home, SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Last year, it was held over a three-day September weekend in Lyons. This year, it, will be held on a single day,…

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Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez Update: Newman’s announcement of an endorsement sparked criticism from Congressman Dan Lipinski. His comments are posted at the end of this story Marie Newman, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Third Congressional District, announced Tuesday, Sept 17, that she will be receiving the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). “I…

Chicago, elections, Federal, Government, News, Politics

Vince Gill does it all

September 13, 2019September 14, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Vince Gill does it all Country superstar and band are dazzling By Steve Metsch There were many memorable moments in Vince Gill’s concert Thursday night at the Chicago Theatre. There was his banter with and eventual silencing of a loud obnoxious woman sitting near the front of the stage. There were amusing stories from his…

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9/11 remembered in Summit

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

9/11 remembered in Summit “It was like God went silent” – woman recalls By Steve Metsch Wendy Esposito will never forget the “eerie quiet” of that September evening 18 years ago. Esposito was sitting on the front stoop of her home on 55thPlace in Summit, perhaps 12 hours after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New…

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Gov. Pritzker, 11 Governors Urge Federal Action to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic

September 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gov. Pritzker, 11 Governors Urge Federal Action to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic Governor JB Pritzker and 11 governors from across the country are urging President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to enact sensible gun legislation to help protect the American public from the gun violence epidemic. Since the federal assault weapons ban…

Chicago, Crime, General Topics, News, Police

Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress

September 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress Democratic Presidential contender Elizabeth Warren announced Tuesday that she is endorsing Marie Newman in the March 2020 Democratic Primary election for The Illinois 3rd Congressional District. The seat is currently held by Congressman Dan Lipinski. Two other Democrats have also entered the Democratic Primary election contest that will…

elections, Federal, Government, News, Politics

Suspect sought in Cicero Bowling Alley assault

September 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suspect sought in Cicero Bowling Alley assault Cicero Police are seeking a male suspect in his late 20s or early 30s, who is African American, who is seen in a social media video striking another individual with a bowling ball on his head during a bowling event that was held Wednesday night at Town Hall…

Chicago, Crime, Editors Pick, News, Police

Wall collapses in Lyons

September 5, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Wall buckles in Lyons Good Samaritan alerts village to danger By Steve Metsch When Steve Bortman arrived at work on Aug. 20, he noticed something didn’t look quite right across the street. The bricks on a two-story building, 7936 W. Ogden Ave. in Lyons, appeared to be buckling out toward the street. “You could see…

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