School District 104 Superintendent Dr. David Negron said the district’s annual Back-to-School Bash “went very well,” drawing about 1,200 families to Argo High School on Saturday, Aug. 22. The event was rescheduled from the previous week at SD104’s Heritage Middle School due to heavy rain. Argo High School stepped in to host, allowing the district […]
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Stickney mayor pledges to block data center at former Hawthorne Race Course
Stickney Mayor Mitch Milenkovic announced his opposition Thursday, August 20, to any data center development at the 119-acre former Hawthorne Race Course site,
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Hodgkins police promote Lieutenant Jeff Keilman to deputy chief
Lieutenant Jeff Keilman was recently promoted to deputy chief of the Hodgkins Police Department, surrounded by village officials, colleagues, friends and family. Keilman, a southeast Chicago native and St. Rita High School graduate, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2002 and served until 2005. He completed a combat tour in Iraq in 2003 with the […]
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Summit celebrates Argo Park revitalization with community art and restored spaces
A coalition of nonprofits, government agencies, and residents transformed an underutilized neighborhood park into a gathering place that honors the area’s history while creating space for the future. Argo Park in Summit officially reopened Thursday, August 13, after months of a community engagement project that added a community mural depicting Emmett Till, restored basketball courts […]
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Township assessor brings reassessment help to residents’ neighborhoods
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes set up at Summit Park on Thursday evening, August 13, to answer questions about the 2026 Triennial Reassessment—a three-year property valuation cycle that affects tax bills across Cook County. Residents could review their reassessment notices, ask about appeal options, and understand how the county’s rotating schedule works. Hynes and his […]
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Argo High School’s Walk the Halls night draws over 1,000 for school year kickoff
Argo Community High School moved up its annual Walk the Halls night to beat the rain Friday, August 14, welcoming more than 1,000 students and families to tour the building, explore clubs and sports, and grab free food before the 2026-2027 school year begins. The event, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., started […]
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Summit’s Old Timers Picnic marks 50 years with community celebration
The Old Timers Picnic reaches a milestone this year as it celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 22 at Argo Park in Summit. The event, held the fourth Saturday of August, runs from noon to 6 p.m. at the park, located at 74th and 64th Avenues behind Wharton School. All are welcome for food, activities, […]
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Bennie Wilkins turns 95, and the Summit community is throwing him a party
Bennie B. Wilkins has spent 72 years in Summit, and his family wants the whole neighborhood to know it. The longtime resident, who turned 95 on July 15, will be honored at a banquet Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crystal Sky Banquets in McCook. His four children, 11 grandchildren, and […]
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Area National Night Out events draw large crowds, strong community support
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.