Police departments and first responders across the southwest suburbs brought their departments into neighborhoods this month during National Night Out, the nationwide initiative held the first Tuesday of August to strengthen police-community relationships. The events drew families, local businesses, and volunteers eager to connect with officers in a relaxed setting. In Stickney and Forest View, […]
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Getty courts 4th District voters in Summit
Chris Getty, the mayor of Lyons and supervisor of Lyons Township, made his pitch to Summit residents on July 28, telling a crowd at Chester’s Tavern and Pizza that Washington needs leaders willing to put communities before politics.
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Illinois designates July 25 as Emmett Till Day
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday establishing July 25 as a statewide day of reflection and remembrance for Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, marking the date of Emmett’s birth in Chicago in 1941. The signing took place at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, now designated as the Emmett Till and Mamie […]
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Lyons Township hosts free Recycling Event
The Township of Lyons is holding its annual free recycling event Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Last year’s event drew a strong turnout. This year, organizers will once again set up organized lanes and stationed volunteers to help residents unload items. Residents can […]
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Local Towns Plan National Night Out Events
Numerous police departments across the region are hosting National Night Out celebrations on Tuesday, Aug. 4, offering residents a chance to meet police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders in a family-friendly setting. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held the first Tuesday of August that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Burbank will […]
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Rob Verber: Indian Head Park’s Elderly Service Officer
Rob Verber has been an Elderly Service Officer for more than two decades, though his tenure in Indian Head Park is newer. He will mark five years with the Indian Head Park Police Department in September, but his experience in the role stretches back to his 32 years with the Westchester Police Department, where he […]
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Stickney dedicates Jeff Walik Parkway
Stickney officials, employees, family, and friends of late Mayor Jeff Walik gathered Friday to dedicate a street in his honor, naming the 4500 block of Wenonah Avenue as Jeff Walik Parkway. Walik, a lifelong resident, died May 9. He served on the police department for 21 years before joining the Village Board as a trustee […]
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Bedford Park history club taps local memory
The Bedford Park Public Library launched its first history club in January, filling a gap in the community’s efforts to preserve and celebrate local memory. The Remember When History Club held its inaugural meeting on January 13 and now gathers the second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rubel/Rackow Building, […]
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New Jet’s Pizza opens on Archer Road in Summit
A new Jet’s Pizza location opened this week at 6100 S. Archer Road, marking the chain’s expansion into Summit and the 43rd Illinois location for the Michigan-based pizzeria. PJ, the owner, said the restaurant has drawn steady traffic since its Monday opening. The first day brought around 100 customers, with subsequent days averaging 80 to […]
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Girl Scouts discover their own back yard
Summit Girl Scout Troop 56615 is introducing its scouts to local businesses, starting with a tour of Hallett & Sons Expert Movers on West 59th Street. The “Come with the Girl Scouts Series” is designed to give scouts a closer look at businesses in their own community, troop leader Kristina Mercado said. The program also […]