Trouble erupted Saturday night, July 4, in Bridgeview along Harlem Avenue near 84th Street, where a large gathering of people had assembled to set off fireworks. The situation deteriorated as the volume and intensity of pyrotechnics escalated beyond safe levels and the crowd began moving into nearby neighborhoods. Police Chief Ricardo Mancha described the scene […]
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Posted inRegional New News
Orland Park to host Independence Day celebration
The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday Saturday, July 4.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Drivers filling up for July 4th weekend face $1.92 price gap
You can save nearly $2-a-gallon shopping around for low gas prices nearl the Archer Avenue corridor on the Southwest Side.
Posted inDVN Top News
Gas prices vary nearly 90 cents a gallon across Desplaines Valley this Fourth of July weekend
Drivers heading out for the Fourth of July weekend can save nearly 90 cents a gallon by choosing carefully where they fill up across the Desplaines Valley area.
Posted inDVN New News
Porfirio law to honor Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awardees
Illinois Creates Special License Plates for Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Recipients Illinois residents who earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal can now display their service on their license plates. House Bill 2386, which took effect July 1, allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates to medal recipients. The law was sponsored by […]
Posted inStickney
Cook County reassesses Stickney Township properties; appeals due August 12
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has released initial assessments for residential and commercial properties across Stickney Township, affecting homeowners and business operators in Stickney, Forest View, Burbank, Bedford Park, and Bridgeview. The reassessment is part of the Assessor’s annual cycle, which updates one-third of Cook County’s property valuations each year. The south and west suburbs […]
Posted inIndian Head Park
Indian Head Park to build community-driven infrastructure plan
Residents will help decide how the village spends on roads, stormwater systems, and municipal facilities over the next five to 10 years.
Posted inTop News
State police step up impaired driving enforcement through July 6
State police step up impaired driving enforcement through July 6
Posted inTributes
Lucy Komperda
Lucy Komperda was the beloved wife of Martin Komperda and the devoted mother of Natalie and Nathan Komperda, who were the greatest joys of her life. She was the cherished daughter of Edward and Janina Wiercigroch and the loving sister of Robert and Chris Wiercigroch.
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Bronislawa Szponar
Bronisława Szponar, a loving, courageous, and generous woman, was born on February 25, 1940, in Majdan Nepryski, Poland, and passed away on June 27, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.