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New police dog already a star in Summit Harley has sniffed out narcotics worth about $4 million this summer By Steve Metsch The newest officer on the Summit Police Department has four legs and weighs 52 pounds. And, although he’s only been on the job since June, he’s already proven his worth and then some….
Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out Event touts services offered by village to residents By Steve Metsch Several hundred people attended the National Night Out festivities at the Bridgeview Village Hall on Aug. 1. “it’s a way to visit with neighbors and to learn more about our village,” Mayor Steve Landek said. There was plenty to…
RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award Transit Oversight Agency Chairman Will Receive Distinguished Local Service Award at National Conference in October Chicago, IL, August 7, 2017 – Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Northeastern Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard has been chosen to receive a 2017 Local Distinguished Service Award by the American…
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PHOTOS: Orland Park’s National Night Out Orland Park Police held their annual National Night Out event on Tuesday evening Aug 1st at the village’s civic center located at 147th and Ravinia Ave. It was an opportunity for everyone to interact with the police officers and enjoy entertainment which included a DJ, a martial arts student…
Rauner blocks legislative rape of suburban taxpayers Once again the Illinois Legislature is stepping in to bailout wasteful spending and mismanagement at the Chicago Public Schools but forcing suburban taxpayers to pay extra to cover the city’s debt. Instead of making Chicago residents pay for their own failed institutions, the Chicago controlled legislature is forcing…
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Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza The re-staging of the 1967 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at noon, on Daley Plaza Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Picasso at Everyone’s Picasso –…
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La Grange hosts state baseball tourney 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars start play tonight, winner crowned Sunday By Steve Metsch La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball is again hosting the Northern Illinois 13-year-olds All-Star Tournament at Sedgwick Park, 47th Street and East Avenue. Play begins today, July 20, with Evergreen Park playing Downers Grove at 5 p.m.,…
La Grange Babe Ruth wins 16-18 state title All-Stars win five straight, begin regional play July 20 in Crown Point By Steve Metsch Thanks to an impressive run – winning five straight and beating one team twice in one day – the 16-18 Year-Old All-Star team from La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball is the Northern…