The Township of Lyons Clerk’s Office is offering a free STEM camp next month for students entering grades 5 through 9, marking the third consecutive year of the program. The camp runs August 10–14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the township offices, 6404 Joliet Road, […]
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Forest View holds Town Hall to discuss McCook water deal, plans $13M lead line replacement
Forest View officials outlined an ambitious plan replacing the village’s 260 lead service lines and handing over its water system to McCook.
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Fire forces temporary closure of Garfield Ridge pizza institution
A fire forced the temporary closure of Obbie’s Pizza on Friday, July 3, at 6654 W. Archer Avenue in Garfield Ridge. According to a statement posted on social media Friday evening, no one was injured in the fire. The restaurant said it will remain closed as owners begin rebuilding and remodeling. “While our hearts are […]
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Summit Park District, Village hold 3rd of July celebration
Stormy weather nearly derailed the annual holiday celebration at Summit Park on Saturday, but organizers moved up the fireworks and the show went on.
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Active shooter drill brings police, fire, school staff together in Summit
School District 104 and emergency responders from three agencies conducted a school shooter training exercise at Graves Elementary School.
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Summit Library’s Summer Reading Program features dinosaurs
Dinosaur fossils took over Summit Public Library on Wednesday, June 24, as part of the library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program, which runs through July 23. The traveling exhibit, called T-REXPLORERS: Walk The Earth, See What You’ll Find, features authentic dinosaur fossils and stories from archaeological digs. It’s one of several events designed to draw kids […]
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Justice Chamber celebrates America’s 250th a week early
The Justice Chamber of Commerce brought the Fourth of July celebration to town on Saturday, June 27, with hot dogs, hamburgers, bingo, raffles, and community spirit. The event at Wilkins Elementary School, 8001 S. 82nd Avenue, drew a strong crowd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving residents a chance to meet chamber members and […]
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Forest View fire department, park district bring ambulance to kids
Paramedics In The Park is designed to demystify emergency response for children who might otherwise fear an ambulance.
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Law Tigers give free gas to motorcycle riders in Bedford Park
Motorcycle riders filled up for free Tuesday, June 23, at Gas N’ Wash in Bedford Park, thanks to a partnership between the village, a Chicago radio station, and a national motorcycle legal services firm. Law Tigers Motorcycle Injury Attorneys, working with radio station US99, funded the giveaway as part of a community outreach effort. The […]
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Deputy police chief Fred Schuerg retires after 3 decades with Justice police
After 32-and-a-half years with the Justice Police Department, Deputy Chief Fred Schuerg is stepping down at the end of June, making way for a new chapter — and for the next generation of police leadership. The Village Board honored Schuerg at Monday’s meeting with speeches, applause, and a gift of 300 Andes Candies, his favorite. […]