Rain didn’t stop the celebration of Emmett Till Day on Saturday as family members, officials and community leaders gathered in Summit to honor the lives of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.
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Raymond Jachim, 87, remembered for lifetime of service in Bridgeview
Raymond Francis Jachim, a longtime community volunteer and advocate for people with disabilities, died July 14. He was 87.
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Village of Stickney mourns loss of Trustee Sam Savopoulos
Sam Savopoulos, a longtime Stickney trustee and local business owner, died July 15 after a prolonged illness. He was 62.
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Power line sparks multi-vehicle fire in Summit
A downed power line sparked a multi-vehicle fire Thursday afternoon in Summit, destroying several semi-trucks.
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Heritage student’s artwork appears on Summit’s 2025-26 vehicle sticker
Vehicle stickers in Summit look a little different this year — as they feature the work of a local student from Heritage Middle School.
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Traffic delays expected as bridge and roadwork begins in Summit
Commuters in Summit should expect major delays on Archer Road starting July 15, when state crews begin repairs on a deteriorating bridge over the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad tracks.
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Hynes launches bid to unseat Kaegi as Cook County AssessorÂ
Lyons Township Assessor Patrick J. Hynes kicked off his campaign for Cook County assessor last Thursday.
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Porfirio, Rashid host first Senior Fashion Luncheon in Summit
State Sen. Mike Porfirio and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid brought flair and fun to seniors at their inaugural Senior Fashion Luncheon.
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Summit approves one-way streets on 73rd, 74th avenues
Summit recently made 73rd and 74th avenues one-way streets, running between 59th Street and Archer Avenue.
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Forest Preserves unveil all-terrain wheelchairs to boost accessibility
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled all-terrain wheelchairs that will be available at Forest Preserves across the county.