More than 1,000 people came to the Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the park district. The free afternoon event, which ran from 1 to 4 p.m. at Commissioners Park, 8100 S. Beloit Ave., featured pony rides, a petting zoo, hayrides and free pumpkins. “Seeing our community come together, families […]
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Sharon Elizabeth Byrne
Sharon Elizabeth Byrne, a wife and mother who made jewelry, gardened, rode horses and loved animals and nature, died Sept. 17, 2026, at Loyola University Medical Center.
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Anek “Nick” Bannapradist
Anek “Nick” Bannapradist, a Bangkok-born businessman who led the Thai American Association of Illinois and raised money for Shriners Children’s Hospital, died Sept. 25, 2026, in Hinsdale. Elvis Presley songs played as his partner, Orachorn Nannar, and his daughters, Ann and Lisa, sat at his bedside.
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Timothy M. Hogan Sr., 74
Timothy M. Hogan Sr., 74, known to many as “Uncle Tim,” “Papa Fishing” and “Goat,” died Sept. 15, 2026.
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Gary Scott Giesel, 72
Gary Scott Giesel, age 72, of Crestwood, IL, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026.
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Grant Park wins debate over antique light pole
When the Village of Grant Park said it planned to scrap an antique light pole in front of the historic building that houses Wick’s Bicycle Shop, owner Christine Wick said the village ignored requests to save the light pole.
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Comcast celebrates new Xfinity store in Oak Lawn
Comcast celebrated the opening of its new Oak Lawn Xfinity Store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local community leaders.
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Manhattan teen makes history at 2026 AAU Junior Olympics
Manhattan teen Zoei Johnson has made history by breaking a 28-year-old record and setting others in a monumental showing at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics.
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Villages agree on resurfacing plan for Gilbert Avenue
La Grange, Willow Springs agree on Gilbert Avenue plan, sharing costs
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La Grange moves on flood mitigation work
The village of La Grange is advancing two major flood mitigation projects, with one positioned to go out for bid as early as this fall. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) is in active discussions with the village on a 50th Street sewer project. Major project permits have been issued, and the village expects to […]