The Duck Stop Travel Center opened Dec. 8 at 10000 W. 75th Street and is located partly in Hodgkins and partly in Countryside.
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Local Lions clubs honor teachers, veterans, first responders
The awards celebrate educators, first responders, and community members whose service has shaped the area.
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Hynes beats incumbent Kaegi in Democratic assessor primary
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes, running as a reformer, defeated the former reform candidate Fritz Kaegi in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Church meal program has been feeding hundreds in need for 26 years
For 26 years, First Congregational Church of La Grange has opened its doors every Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
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Stickney trustee Jeff White retires after 16 years of public service
After 16 years of public service on the Stickney Village Board, Trustee Jeff White retired at the end of February.
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Pticek’s Bakery celebrates Paczki Day
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 to celebrate grand opening in May
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.