Argo-Summit Lodge 1133 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, in cooperation with the Village of Summit, is holding a Winter Coat Drive. Now through December 15, Masons are collecting new or gently used coats, hats, and gloves, for those in need. They welcome and would deeply appreciate your donations as their goal is for it to […]
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Summit names Ortiz as new police chief
By Carol McGowan Summit trustees last week removed the word acting from Police Chief Mel Ortiz’s title. Ortiz had been acting as chief since John Kosmowski was placed on unpaid administrative leave in May 2022 after he and former Public Works Director Bill Mundy were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly sharing a […]
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Multi-town road project gets completion date
By Steve Metsch There appears to be an end to one long-running construction project in Countryside, McCook and Hodgkins. But another project has once again been extended in Countryside. The good news for motorists who drive on East Avenue between 55th Street may be bidding farewell to orange construction barrels and closed lanes. Roadwork on […]
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Comings & Goings: Repair Café held at Lyons Township
By Bob Bong Five La Grange teenagers have opened a new venture inside Lyons Township Hall in Countryside that aims to cut down on the number of household appliances and other items that people mostly throw out when they break. The Repair Café will be held in the township community room, 6404 Joliet Road in […]
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Forest View celebrates annual Oktoberfest
The Village of Forest View held its third annual Oktoberfest celebration at Forest View Park on Saturday, October 7. This is now an annual free event for all Forest View residents and it keeps growing every year. This year featured music by The Polka Pals, and American English. The village provided free food, including bratwurst, […]
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Comings & Goings: Wyndham breaks ground on new Bedford Park hotel
By Bob Bong Development in Bedford Park is in high gear and a new hotel broke ground earlier this month adjacent to the Wintrust Sports Complex on 65th Street, which opened in 2021. The importance was not lost on Bedford Park Mayor David Brady who, moments after his shovel dug into dirt on October 6, rattled […]
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Former McCook police chief pleads guilty to extortion
By Bob Bong Mario DePasquale, former police chief of McCook pleaded guilty last week to conspiring with the village’s former mayor to extort two businessmen out of tens of thousands of dollars. DePasquale, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit extortion during a brief hearing before U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo. Bucklo […]
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My Twist Boba and Yogurt in Summit is a must try!
By Carol McGowan On 63rd Street in Summit, sits a great place to get in on all of the excitement of Boba Tea, and delicious frozen yogurt. My Twist, 7520 W. 63rd Street, has been open for almost a year and a half, and is drawing in more customers as word gets around over the […]
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Summit Fire Department remembers September 11
By Carol McGowan Nearly 30 people gathered Monday morning at the Summit Fire Department on 59th Street to remember the people who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States. The ceremony and prayer service were followed by Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson and Summit Police Chief […]
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Mundy pleads guilty in Summit bribery case
From staff reports William Mundy, the former public works director in Summit, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges he conspired with John Kosmowski, the village police chief, to take bribes to grease a liquor license transfer for the Mars Bar. Mundy also admitted that he’d “also engaged in corrupt activities with other public officials.” Mundy, […]