Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski was sentenced last week to three years in federal prison for accepting money from a local businessman to help grease the transfer of a liquor license.
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McCook sweetens deal for Bears
A hotel, music theater, restauratns and gambling venue are part of the sweetened deal McCook is offering the Bears.
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Chicago Legislator, Edgar County Farm Bureau, Bridge Illinois’ Urban-Rural Divide
State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District this week, part of a statewide effort to build understanding between urban lawmakers and rural farmers—and to show how deeply agriculture shapes the Chicago economy. The visit included stops at Porfirio’s district office in Burbank, the Frito Lay […]
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Bedford Park history club taps local memory
The Bedford Park Public Library launched its first history club in January, filling a gap in the community’s efforts to preserve and celebrate local memory. The Remember When History Club held its inaugural meeting on January 13 and now gathers the second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rubel/Rackow Building, […]
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Bedalow sworn in as Justice deputy police chief
Michael Bedalow was sworn in as Justice’s deputy police chief at the village board meeting July 13, filling the vacancy left by Fred Schuerg’s retirement after more than three decades. Bedalow, a 24-year veteran of the Justice Police Department, has spent his entire law enforcement career with the department. He began as a patrol officer, […]
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FuelFest roars into SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday
FuelFest, a global automotive festival, brings its inaugural Midwest show to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, featuring live drifting, a full concert, and appearances by celebrities including actor Cody Walker and Tyrese Gibson.
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Forest View honors officers for live-saving rescue, stolen vehicle arrest
The Village of Forest View recognized two police officers at its June 23 board meeting for exceptional work that prevented tragedy and solved a crime. Officer Jonathan Rodriguez received a Life-Saving Award after rescuing a driver from a burning car on May 9. Police Chief Jim Ritz said Rodriguez arrived at a motor vehicle crash […]
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Roberts Park firefighters promoted, commended for performance during June storms
Roberts Park Fire Protection District promoted three members and commended nearly twenty for their work during devastating storms at a Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. Firefighter/Paramedic Caitlin Flood was sworn in as a full-time member after completing her probationary year. Rebecca Scanlon was promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant James Janchenko was promoted to battalion chief. The […]
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Indian Head Park secures funds to keep Senior Lunch Program
Lyons Township Mental Health Commission funding allows popular monthly gatherings to continue for seniors at Village Hall.
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From WWII Hero to Family Legend: Joseph Procopio Turns 100
Joseph Procopio’s 100th birthday, honoring the World War II veteran, devoted family man and hardworking father of six.