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Railroad “flyover” discussed

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Railroad “flyover” discussed Proposal would cut risks, move Summit businesses By Steve Metsch Reducing the risk of potential accidents, along with ending delays in commuter railroad service, are goals of a proposed “flyover” that could be built west of Summit Park. It’s all part of sweeping rail improvements proposed by the Illinois Department of Transportation…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit remembers Sept. 11th

September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit remembers Sept. 11th Fire lieutenant calls for day of healing By Steve Metsch On the 17thanniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9-11, about 30 people gathered outside the Summit Fire House on 59thStreet Tuesday morning. The American and POW-MIA flags were lowered to half-staff. A wreath was placed at the base of the flagpole…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

New ambulance in Summit

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

New ambulance in Summit Automated lift among many improvements By Steve Metsch It took a few moments, but Summit firefighters were able to figure out how to operate an automated, self-loading stretcher during a demonstration to a visitor. Hey, it takes a while to learn all the bells and whistles in their new ambulance. They…

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Summit wants new water meters

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit wants new water meters Loan from state EPA may provide them at no cost By Steve Metsch Summit hopes to get a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to pay for new water meters at homes and businesses throughout the village. Village officials think Summit could qualify for a loan of up to…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Launching Summit’s future

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Launching Summit’s future Tour of boat launch site reels in ideas By Steve Metsch For the first time in three years, the Summit boat launch on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal was open to visitors on a recent sun-kissed morning. Invited by Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez, representatives from several organizations toured the site. Representatives…

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Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit police promote pair

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit police promote pair Ortiz is first Hispanic lieutenant in village By Steve Metsch Monday night’s meeting of the Summit Village Board had a law enforcement flavor. Longtime lieutenant David Otto retired. Officer Steve Kirkolis was promoted to sergeant. And detective sergeant Mel Ortiz was promoted to lieutenant. Each was unanimously approved by the village…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit to test raffles

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit to test raffles St. Joe’s raffle to be closely watched by village By Steve Metsch The Summit Village Board wants to take a look at how raffles are run and how to best regulate them. With that in mind, the board approved an ordinance that would allow raffles in Summit, using one run at…

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Festival, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit cleans up boat launch

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit cleans up boat launch Village hopes to develop recreational site By Steve Metsch Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez and other village officials, along with dozens of volunteers, were at the old boat launch site, 7800 Canal Bank Road, the morning of May 12 for a cleanup of the canal. At the May 7 s village…