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Oak Lawn announces Music Fest lineup

by Bob BongSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Oak Lawn’s annual Fall Music Festival returns this weekend to the Village Green at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue.

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Stickney celebrates 50 years of Family Day with fireworks, food, and new zipline

by Carol McGowanSeptember 6, 2026September 7, 2026

The Village of Stickney marked the 50th anniversary of its annual Old Tyme Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 6.

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9/11 ceremonies across the area open to public

by Carol McGowanAugust 31, 2026September 8, 2026

Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the public and timed to mark key moments from the attacks.

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Hodgkins Fest adds parade to mark America’s 250th

by Carol McGowanAugust 30, 2026August 31, 2026

The Hodgkins Park District and Village of Hodgkins added a parade to their annual fest Saturday, August 29, as part of the village’s broader celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Ernest Millsap planned the parade to make the event special. The village had opted not to hold separate 4th of July festivities, instead channeling […]

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Willow Springs School renovates south wing classrooms

by Carol McGowanAugust 30, 2026August 30, 2026

Willow Springs School District 108 opened its doors Wednesday, August 19, with newly renovated classrooms in the school’s south wing, part of a plan to upgrade learning spaces without raising property taxes. The project marks the first phase of a multi-year renovation strategy, according to School Board President Joe Bonomo. “If we can complete one […]