A storage tank at the Koppers Inc. plant in Stickney exploded and erupted in flames Wednesday evening, May 27.
Category: DVN New News
Posted inBridgeview
Families, runners gather for daytime bubble run and nighttime glow race at SeatGeek Stadium
Daytime Bubble Run 5K and nighttime Foam Glow 5K offer untimed, family-friendly experiences with colored foam, blacklight stations, and DJ-led after-parties.
Posted inDVN New News
Bridgeview deploys new ambulance to meet rising emergency demand
The state-of-the-art mobile intensive care unit replaces an aging vehicle and addresses growing call volume as the village expands.
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Area ceremonies honor fallen on Memorial Day
The Village of Justice and surrounding communities held multiple Memorial Day services Monday to honor military personnel who died in service, drawing residents and veterans to ceremonies across the southwest suburbs. In Justice, Mayor Kris Wasowicz opened the 9 a.m. service at the Veterans & First Responders Memorial in Commissioners Park by thanking those present […]
Posted inLyons Township
Township of Lyons to host Lunch and a Movie
The Township of Lyons will host residents for lunch and a screening of “Roman Holiday” on Thursday, June 11, beginning at noon at the Community Room in the township complex, 6404 Joliet Road, Countryside. The 1953 film stars Audrey Hepburn as a princess exploring Rome incognito and Gregory Peck as a reporter. Hepburn won the […]
Posted inDVN Mayhem
Ticketed man threatens to run for mayor, get Justice officer fired
The driver’s trailer weighed 28,580 pounds, nearly twice the 16,000-pound limit, police said.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
New community group meets to discuss Ford City future
The meeting was organized by the recently formed not-for-profit Southwest Action Network, which believes this land should be beneficial to the surrounding communities.
Posted inJustice
Burglar swipes $824 from gaming machine at Joey’s Red Hots
Despite a high-speed chase by a Justice police officer early May 14, a burglar got away with $824 from a gaming machine at Joey’s Red Hots, 7830 Frontage Road.
Posted inForest View
Pets and K9 units gather for Forest View Pet Parade
More than 30 dogs and their owners marched through Forest View on Saturday, May 16, with K9 units from four neighboring police departments joining the procession. The second annual Pet Walk/Parade began at 10 a.m. from 46th and Oak Park, traveling west on 46th Street to Village Hall, where a block party followed with treats, […]
Posted in2026 Elections
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty files to run as independent for Congress
Chris Getty’s campaign emerged after there was widespread concern across the district that voters were denied a meaningful and competitive Democratic primary.