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Summit family’s tradition continues Free Thanksgiving feast offered on Thursday By Steve Metsch For the seventh straight year, the Ponce and Zambrano families will be working hard on Thanksgiving Day, serving up turkey dinners will all the fixings for free to the needy, elderly and lonely. The Unforgettable Journey Organization will be serving from 11…
Summit looking at fire hydrants Village wants to be proactive before trouble strikes By Steve Metsch The Summit Village Board is looking into whether it needs to replace fire hydrants around town. It’s not that the hydrants are failing or in danger of doing so, Mayor Sergio Rodriguez said. Rather, officials just want to know…
Lyons police chief gets extension Two more years, option for third for Keating By Steve Metsch Pleased with his performance since he was hired in February 2016, the Lyons Village Board has rewarded Lyons Police Chief James Keating with a contract extension. It’s a two-year contract with an option for a third year. The first…
Tax incentive keeps Atlas in Lyons Tool & die maker has been in village since 1950s By Steve Metsch A longtime Lyons business is likely staying in the village thanks to Class 6B property tax incentives approved by the village board. Trustees voted 6-0 at their Nov. 7 meeting to approve the agreement with Atlas…
Fourteen new classes at Argo High EMS training to be offered in 2018-19 school year By Steve Metsch Students at Argo Community High School will be able to take a class about becoming an emergency medical services tech, a class called “human geography,” and learn about making movies in the 2018-19 school year. Those are…
Chris Kennedy picks up endorsement Arab American Democratic Club likes former Mart head By Steve Metsch Chris Kenndy, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the race for governor, visited Worth on Nov. 8 and left with a key endorsement. Kennedy was endorsed by the Arab American Democratic Club during a dinner meeting held at…
2-25 does not add up Argo football coach resigns after three dismal seasons By Steve Metsch Todd Evans, the head coach of Argo Community High School’s varsity football team the past three seasons, will not be on the sidelines for the 2018 season. Evans, a teacher at the school, has resigned. The resignation was a…
Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall Aaron411u.com caught this on tape tonight as I was driving … Orland Police nab a suspect fleeing the Orland Park Mall today, at the circle drive on the north side of the mall Click here to view the video or use the widget below: The…
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5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bands Delight Crowd By Steve Neuhaus / @stephenneuhaus On Wednesday evening, Jerling Junior High School in Orland Park held their “Winter Concert” for family and friends. The show featured several musical selections performed by the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands including: Sousa Spectacular, We Wish You a Merry…
Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club Chris Kennedy received the formal endorsement of the prominent Arab American Democratic Club and the Illinois Arab American community at a fundraiser held in Worth Illinois on November 8. Kennedy said he would fight against racism and discrimination and work with Arab American and Muslim American leaders…
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Willow Springs looks to future Village tries to be more friendly to potential businesses By Steve Metsch Willow Springs has been busy celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, but is looking to the future. Speaking at a recent meeting of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, village administrator Brent Woods called Willow Springs “a little…
Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment House Democrats Advance Measures to Combat Harassment, Commit to Continuing Effort to Change Culture As part of an ongoing effort to change the culture at the State Capitol and beyond, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats are advancing a series of measures to further crack down…
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Bridgeview treats seniors to Halloween lunch About 300, some in costumes, attend Toyota Park event By Steve Metsch The day after the Chicago Fire lost a playoff game, Toyota Park was still a festive place to be. That’s because a Halloween luncheon, sponsored by Mayor Steve Landek and the village board and free to Bridgeview…
La Grange focuses on infrastructure Main intersection done soon; sewer work is next on agenda By Steve Metsch La Grange Village President Thomas Livingston discussed the many road improvement that have been ongoing this year at a recent meeting of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. “In La Grange, we really try to keep an…
The Dugout reopens Longtime Burbank restaurant has loyal customers smiling By Steve Metsch Ray Sierakowski said it “felt like home” when he eating a hot dog Oct. 23 at The Dugout. Hey, it’s been more than four months since he could enjoy food at his favorite restaurant in Burbank. “I went to a few other…
Lyons approves sidewalks plan Residents split cost with village for improvements By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board recently approved a contract for this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. At its meeting on Oct. 17, the village board approved a $53,575 contract with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., of Skokie. “We are continuing to do the…
The Dome Restaurant is demolished Indian Head Park to consider development at busy corner By Steve Metsch The Dome Restaurant, a landmark at the corner of Joliet and Wolf roads in Indian Head Park, was demolished this week and the village is looking for development ideas. “It’s been abandoned about three years. The owner, Nick…
Russell’s Barbecue is coming to Countryside Legendary restaurant to occupy former home of Beef ‘N Brandy By Steve Metsch One of the Chicago area’s most famous barbecue restaurants plans to come to Countryside. Russell’s Barbecue, located at 1621 Thatcher Ave., Elmwood Park, hopes to open a restaurant in the former Beef ‘N Brandy Restaurant, 5545…