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Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022
Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022

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Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022 Democrat endorsed candidate for the 11th Illinois Senate District Mike Porfirio will host a fundraiser for his campaign on Thursday September 1, from 6 PM until 9 PM. The fundraiser will be held at Pescadon Banquets, 6254 S. Archer Road in Summit, Illinois. Tickets for the…

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Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM
Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM

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Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM State Senator Steven Landek joins Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez to host a “Back to School” COVID Testing event . The COVID testing will be held at the Summit Park District Recreation Center, 5700 S. Archer Road in Summit between the hours…

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Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 By News Editor
Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

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Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts Thirteen local school districts are set to receive over $155 million in additional funding, State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) announced today. The funding comes as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief packages and is meant to address challenges caused by the pandemic. “Now…

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New fire contract in Summit

Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on New fire contract in Summit
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New fire contract in Summit Hurckes: Pay hikes “in line” with nearby towns By Steve Metsch The Summit Village Board, at its monthly meeting on June 15 , approved a new contract with Teamsters Union Local 700, which represents the firefighters. The contract, which runs retroactively from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022, includes…

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This parade beats pandemic

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on This parade beats pandemic
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This parade beats pandemic St. Joseph School salutes retiring principal  By Steve Metsch Despite the coronavirus pandemic, parents, teachers, staff and students still managed to give St. Joseph School Principal Lawrence Manetti, Sr., a warm sendoff for his retirement. On the afternoon of June 12, they had a 40-vehicle parade that drove around the Summit…

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Virus claims parks, libraries

Posted on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Virus claims parks, libraries

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Virus claims parks, libraries Bridgeview Park District among few open By Steve Metsch In an attempt to slow spreading the coronavirus, scores of public facilities are closing their doors around the nation The Lyons, La Grange and Summit park district facilities are closed. However, the Bridgeview Park District is remaining open. The Summit, Lyons, Bedford Park…

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Summit’s Katie 3rd in “Voice”

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Summit’s Katie 3rd in “Voice”

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Summit’s Katie 3rd in “Voice” Sad fans see a bright future for singer By Steve Metsch In one moment, pure elation morphed into utter despair at a watch party cheering Summit’s own Katie Kadan in the finals of “The Voice.” When host Carson Daly made the nation wait what seemed an eternity to find out…

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Summit loves Katie

Posted on November 27, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Summit loves Katie

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Summit loves Katie Big crowd at “The Voice” watch party By Steve Metsch There was a buzz in the air at Fergie & Foz, a tavern at 7245 Archer Avenue, and it wasn’t about Monday Night Football. Dozens of friends, family and Summit residents had gathered to watch and cheer one of their own, 38-year-old…

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Summit parking woes

Posted on September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Summit parking woes

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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…

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9/11 remembered in Summit

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on 9/11 remembered in Summit

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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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Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’

Posted on April 25, 2019June 12, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’

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Goodbye to ‘Mr. Summit’ Memorial Saturday for late fire chief Nemeth  By Steve Metsch The man that many around town call “Mister Summit” will be honored on Saturday. John M. Nemeth Jr., former fire chief of Summit, who also worked in public works and was a part-time police officer in the village, died earlier this…

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Summit loses a friend

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Summit loses a friend

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Summit loses a friend Joseph Kurcz donated  land for firehouse By Steve Metsch Joseph Kurcz never forgot his roots. He was born in Summit, attended school in Summit, met his childhood sweetheart in Summit, raised their six children in Summit, worked his way from janitor to owner of a successful business in Summit and even…

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