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Profirio resigns as Summit administrator Will stay through year on to help find replacement By Steve Metsch After two years as Summit’s part-time village administrator, Mike Porfirio has decided to resign effective the end of this year. The village board voted 6-1 on Oct. 16 to accept his resignation. The lone exception was trustee Sam…
90 and not slowing down Noel B. Cummings has been Hodgkins’ mayor since 1979 By Steve Metsch Noel B. Cummings was hard at work on Oct. 19, pretty much like every day since he was first elected mayor of Hodgkins in 1979. He probably chatted up a few developers interested in the village, or call…
Gonzalez Pitches Chicago Heights’ Manufacturing Future to Students Mayor says manufacturing is a priority for Chicago Heights because it is the economic engine that will propel growth and economic stability in the city. The average hourly manufacturing wage in Illinois is $30.92, according to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. By David Ormsby (Chicago Heights, IL) – While…
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El Famous plans to reopen in Summit No date set, but owner’s daughter confirms return By Bob Bong and Steve Metsch El Famous Burrito plans to remodel and reopen its original site on Archer Road in Summit, which remains closed after an early morning fire Oct. 6. The daughter of the owner, Benny Sagredo, confirmed…
Two charged with beating 2-year-old Bridgeview mother also charged with endangering boy’s life, police say By Steve Metsch Three residents of Bridgeview have been charged in connection with the beating of a 2-year-old boy, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha said. Vincent Cisneroz and his girlfriend, Miranda Benner, have both been charged with aggravated battery, police said….
Harlem and 47th getting new lanes Intersection is among many improvements to Lyons By Steve Metsch Decades of frustration for motorists who want to turn onto 47th Street from Harlem Avenue will soon be coming to an end, Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty said at a meeting of the Lyons-McCook Business Association. Three turn lanes are…
Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows That Despite Progress, The State Must Work Harder To Address The Barriers Facing Low-Income And Minority Children Voices for Illinois Children has released the 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book finding that Illinois children’s educational success drastically varies based on…
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Hundreds Run In Memory Of Kelli O’Laughlin Foundation raises scholarship money; McCook police win pop top challenge By Kristin Salgado Hundreds of runners spread joy as they took part Oct. 1 in the Run for Kelli race to benefit the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Foundation. The foundation, which has given away over $359,000 in scholarships since its…