The line stretched around the block before Pticek & Sons Bakery opened at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, with customers eager to grab the traditional Polish pastries that make Paczki Day one of the city’s most anticipated food traditions.
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Early morning thieves hit 2 Summit businesses
Two Summit businesses suffered broken windows when they were broken into early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, police said.
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Argo honors 13 alumni for distinguished achievements
Argo Community High School honored 13 alumni Feb. 5 for their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.
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Prime Tacos opens in Summit with Hot Cheeto twist
Emilia Guerrero and Anthony Solis opened Prime Tacos in December, bringing their award-winning tacos and Hot Cheeto-coated dishes from a food truck to their first brick-and-mortar location at 5836 S. Harlem Avenue in Summit.
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BEDS Plus Soup and Bread fundraiser raises $150,000
Nearly 1,000 supporters packed the 14th annual Soup and Bread fundraiser selling out the event and raising more than $150,000 for BEDS Plus.
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Hodgkins promotes 2 police officers to sergeant
The Hodgkins Board of Trustees unanimously approved the promotions of officers Claralicia Johanson and Allan Mills Jr. to sergeant.
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Summit police add therapy dog Jasper
The Summit Police Department now has a therapy dog to support officer wellness and provide comfort to crime victims and children.
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Ingredion unveils railcar in support of heart health
A custom-designed railcar promoting heart health will travel across the nation starting this month, carrying the American Heart Association’s “Move More!” message to communities nationwide.
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Byrne School holds annual spelling bee
Michael M. Byrne School in the Garfield Ridge community hosted its annual spelling bee Wednesday morning, Jan. 14.
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And the winner is … Ben Johnson?
It was a packed house in Bedford Park as the village, in cooperation with Wintrust Sports Complex, hosted a Ben Johnson look-alike contest.