Shirley Anne Sobol, née Dombey, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2026, in Mokena, Illinois. She courageously and confidently ended dialysis treatments on her own terms, her life well lived and complete.
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Joyce measure allows government easier funds transfers
A measure sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce that will allow for the transfer of funds between business districts under the control of a municipality was signed into law last Friday.
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Chicago Ridge Fire Chief Smart honored before retirement
Fire Chief Bob Smart received a surprise service award before his retirement was announced. He steps down Aug. 14 after 28 years with department.
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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces mayoral bid with $21.9M, enters crowded field of 11 declared candidates
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces mayoral bid with $21.9M banked, entering crowded field of 11 declared candidates.
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Marjorie E. Hudson, 86
Marjorie E. Hudson, 86, of West Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Peotone, passed away on July 23, 2026. Born on October 30, 1939, in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert and Ruth (Mathews) Veenstra. She married Eugene “Rip” Hudson on January 6, 1961. Together they have three children – Vic, Carin, and Phillip “Duke.” […]
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Barbara Ann Koehn, 74
Barbara Ann Koehn, 74, of Peotone, died on July 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. Born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet on August 2, 1951, she was the daughter of Harris and Kathleen (Batson) Koehn. Barb was educated in the Peotone schools and graduated from Peotone High School in 1969. She attended Southern […]
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Orland Fire names new engineer, lieutenant and battalion chief
The Orland Fire Protection District announced the promotions of three firefighters last week to the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief.
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Jim Cornelison to perform at Taste of Orland Park veterans tribute
Jim Cornelison, longtime national anthem singer for the Chicago Blackhawks, will perform at the annual Veterans Tribute on Saturday, Aug. 1.
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Serafim Panagopoulos, 88
Serafim Panagopoulos, affectionately known as Sam, passed away on July 23, 2026, in Naperville, Illinois, from natural causes at the age of 88.
