Photos: Families, players, and local officials marched through Stickney to kick off the baseball season.
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George Washington students plant poems around Lyons
Seventh graders display work at local businesses, library, and village hall as part of Poetry Month project.
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Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments selling merchandise and collecting donations throughout the morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, officers and village officials participating in Cop on a Rooftop staffed tables at multiple locations. The effort paid off: […]
Posted inWillow Springs
Willow Springs students collect hundreds of pounds of food for pantry
Willow Springs School District 108 collected a significant amount of non-perishable food during a two-month drive in April and May, with donations set to reach the Willow Springs Food Pantry on June 16. The effort was coordinated by Emily Jones, a teacher and Student Council advisor. The drive drew contributions from students, families, and residents […]
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Justice woman named Senior State President for Children of the American Revolution
Carrie Bernardoni to lead Illinois youth organization through 2028.
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Forest View swears in police chief, deputy chief; names new fire chief and administrator
Forest View officials filled four key administrative positions at their May 12 village board meeting, including the permanent police chief role and a new village administrator. Jim Ritz was sworn in as police chief by Village Clerk Laura McGuffey. Ritz has served as interim chief since November. Erik Kulaga was promoted from lieutenant to deputy […]
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ACE holds 23rd annual scholarship awards at Argo High School
The Argo Coalition for Education celebrated its latest class of college-bound scholarship recipients at a scholarship breakfast May 13.
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Village of Forest View honors artist Lois L. Hrejsa with dedicated wall in Village Hall
Longtime resident’s art collection, legacy inspire community tribute.
Posted inLa Grange
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand marshal.
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Lyons honors fallen at Cook County peace officers memorial ceremony
Mayor Getty hosts 25th annual gathering; foundation nears fundraising goal for permanent memorial.