Fans made their way to Chicagoland in August for the annual Fan Expo Chicago at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
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Locals flock to Oak Lawn Chess Club tournaments
The boards were set, the clocks were on, and the players were arriving at the Oak View Community Center in Oak Lawn on a Friday night.
Burbank seniors sew teddy bears for fire victims
To make things just a little bit easier for kids in their time of need, the Burbank Fire Department will be giving them hand-stitched teddy bears made from their old uniforms.
Stars to shine at FanExpo Chicago
Big-name actors or franchises are hitting Chicagoland August 15-17 at the FanExpo Chicago in Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Music festival brings ‘90s and Outlaw Country vibes to Bridgeview
The Branding Iron Bar & Grill will host a two-day country music festival in Bridgeview on May 30-31 near SeatGeek Stadium.
Burbank Mayor Dan Foy retires from public service
Residents packed the Burbank City Council meeting room to witness the swearing in of new Mayor David Gilgenberg II.
Crusader chess goes live and picks up a win
Brother Rice’s Crusader Chess Team dominated Hope Academy for their final home game of the season last week. Not only did all six of Rice’s players win on January 22, but the match was broadcast for the first time in school history by the student-run Brother Rice TV.
Burbank police adopt a 12-hour work schedule
Burbank police will make permanent a trial program that moved them from working eight-hour tours to now working 12-hour shifts. The city approved the work schedule at its Oct. 23 city council meeting. The city confirmed the 12-hour work schedule memorandum of understanding with the Illinois Council of Police. This means that Burbank police officers, […]
