By Carol McGowan Stickney trustees have given the green light to the creation of the Harlem and Pershing Tax Increment Financing District. The measure to create the new taxing district was approved at the June 6 Village Board meeting. The Harlem and Pershing TIF District includes the village’s two major commercial corridors, including the frontages […]
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St. Fabian Vacation Bible School brings in 100 participants
By Carol McGowan The turnout for St. Fabian‘s Vacation Bible School was a great one this year. Approximately 100 children, teens and adult volunteers took part last week, June 26 through June 30. Paula Kroll, pastoral assistant and director of lifelong faith formation for St. Fabian Catholic Church, said it was a great turnout. “This was our first […]
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Argo has record number of grads earn Seal of Biliteracy
By Carol McGowan Argo High School just set a school record for the number of students who achieved the Seal of Biliteracy. More than 80 students were recently given the award, and graduated achieving the seal in multiple languages this year. Prior to graduation, the students were invited to get together and enjoy a complimentary […]
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Justice names Schuerg deputy police chief
By Carol McGowan Two police officers moved up in the ranks at last week’s Justice Village Board meeting. Sgt. Frederick Schuerg was made deputy chief and Officer Samuel Hogancamp was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Both promotions were approved by the village board last month. Schuerg has been with the Justice Police Department since […]
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Sag Moraine Native Plant Community honors Bedford Park, Justice
From staff reports Sag Moraine Native Plant Community last week hosted its first Evening of Appreciation at the Bedford Park Community Center. At the June 15 event, individuals and municipalities were recognized for their efforts to improve the local ecosystem through the planting of native plants and providing education about the importance of restoring native […]
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Justice Park District welcomes The Lunch Bus
From staff reports The Justice Park District welcomed The Lunch Bus back for the third year in a row on June 12. The Lunch Bus is possible through the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and offers free meals for children and teens this summer. Children and teens 18 and under will receive nutritious meals for free […]
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Argo Coalition for Education holds awards breakfast
By Carol McGowan The Argo Coalition for Education held their annual College Education Matters Awards Breakfast at Argo Community High School on May 10. Winners, with the school they will attend and their field of study are: Caylah Anya Boyd, Elmhurst University, psychology and social work; Asanti Monique Davis, University of Illinois at Chicago, biology, […]
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Summit School District 104 breaks ground on admin center, school improvements
By Carol McGowan Cook County School District 104 broke ground May 20 on three projects to be done this summer at three locations within the district. The first ceremony started at 8 a.m. at the future site of the District 104 Administrative Building, that will the built at 7509 W. 63rd Street in Summit, on […]
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New Summit trustees take their seats
By Carol McGowan Three new trustees were sworn-in at last week’s Village of Summit board meeting. Lorena Manriquez, Sonia Ponce, and Aurora Rodriguez took the oath of office at the beginning of the meeting, then took their seats in the board room with other village officials. Judge Iris Chavira did the honor of swearing them […]
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Stickney mulls creating TIF district
By Carol McGowan The Village of Stickney is contemplating creating what it is calling the Pershing and Harlem TIF District. Because of a larger than usual meeting crowd expected, the hearing and subsequent village board meeting were moved to the basement of St. Pius Church. Officials explained that a TIF district is a flexible financing […]