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A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…
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Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High $1 million donation from hot dog chain founder helped fund arts center By Steve Metsch A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 for the $17.6 million Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center at Argo Community High School, 7329 W. 63rd St., Summit….
Countryside Criterium packs ’em in Racers love the course, hope event returns in 2018 By Steve Metsch The first-ever Countryside Criterium on Saturday attracted bicyclists from around the Chicago area and Midwest, all dressed in colorful racing gear as they sped around the course at speeds up to 35 mph. The competitors were having a…
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…
Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…
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Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10 ILLINOIS BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS WHO: Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce WHAT: 12th Annual State Convention WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, August 9-10, 2017 Paradice Hotel & Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611 WHY: The Illinois…
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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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