The Summit Fire Department held a ceremony Thursday marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Squeeze Girls raise over $1,000 for Lyons Fire Department
The Squeeze Girls were at it again on August 26, making an afternoon of serving up tasty lemonade for the Lyons Fire Department.
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Summit Park District ousts Golden Eagles soccer team
The Summit Park District revoked the field rental permit effectively kicking out the Golden Eagles soccer program from its longtime home.
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Police, fire face off in Forest View softball showdown
More than 130 spectators packed Forest View Park for the debut of the “Heroes on the Field” softball game.
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Summit names street after longtime public servant Pat Tichacek
The Village of Summit honored longtime resident and public servant Pat Tichacek by dedicating a street in her name on July 24.
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Summit marks Emmett Till Day with memorial tributes, new walkway
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.