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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Posted inForest View
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.
Posted inDVN New News
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. […]
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Rhine VFW hosts annual dog and cat adoption event
The Rhine VFW Post 2729 filled with potential adopters, supply vendors, and rescue animals Friday as the Regarding Rainey Non-Profit Dog Foundation held its first “Hot Fun In The Summertime” Dog and Cat Adoption Event. The free event, held from 3 to 8 p.m. at 5858 S. Archer, drew animals from 10 rescues including Chicago […]
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Summit Park Father’s Day car show draws hundreds, celebrates community and car culture
The annual Father’s Day car show at Summit Park on Saturday brought together more than 200 vehicles and dozens of vendors to celebrate fathers and the car culture that binds the community together. Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the park, 5700 S. Archer Road in Summit, the free event featured classics, muscle […]
Posted inBedford Park
Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers giving away free fuel to riders this week
The giveaway happens Tuesday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gas N Wash, 5641 W. 65th Street in Bedford Park. Motorcycle riders can pull in during that window for a free fill-up. Law Tigers staff will be on site to meet riders. Adam Collopy, co-business officer and ambassador for the Village of […]
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Lyons Township tornado damage: Property tax relief may be available
Residents of Hickory Hills, Justice, and Bridgeview who sustained significant damage from last week’s EF-2 tornado may qualify for property tax assessment reductions, the Lyons Township Assessor’s Office announced. Properties rendered partially or completely uninhabitable by the severe weather may be eligible for relief, according to Pat Hynes, township assessor. “We understand the challenges that […]
Posted inDVN Mayhem
One dead in two-car crash in Forest View
A 35-year-old Chicago man died early Friday after a two-car collision in Forest View, authorities said.
Posted inStickney
Children mark Corpus Christi celebration with solemn procession through Berwyn, Stickney
Students in white communion dresses and suits led a Eucharistic procession Sunday, June 7, from St. Leonard Church in Berwyn to St. Pius X in Stickney, marking the Solemnity of Corpus Christi and celebrating children who recently received their First Communion. The procession began after the 1:30 p.m. Mass at St. Leonard Church, 3318 South […]