The new affordable housing task force in La Grange held its first meeting and will report to the village board in a year.
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Porfirio law to honor Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awardees
Illinois Creates Special License Plates for Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Recipients Illinois residents who earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal can now display their service on their license plates. House Bill 2386, which took effect July 1, allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates to medal recipients. The law was sponsored by […]
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Fourth of July Fireworks show times
Beecher Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Fireman’s Park, 675 Penfield St Bridgeview Date: July 3 Time: 9:15 p.m. Location: Commissioners Park, 8100 S. Beloit Avenue Brookfield Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Avenue Kankakee Date: July 4 Time: Dusk (show is about 25 minutes long) Location: Kankakee Community College, 100 […]
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Cook County reassesses Stickney Township properties; appeals due August 12
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has released initial assessments for residential and commercial properties across Stickney Township, affecting homeowners and business operators in Stickney, Forest View, Burbank, Bedford Park, and Bridgeview. The reassessment is part of the Assessor’s annual cycle, which updates one-third of Cook County’s property valuations each year. The south and west suburbs […]
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Indian Head Park to build community-driven infrastructure plan
Residents will help decide how the village spends on roads, stormwater systems, and municipal facilities over the next five to 10 years.
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Brookfield approves dispensary despite opposition
The village board on June 22 voted 5-0 to approve a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 9500 Ogden Avenue, moving forward with a proposal that drew passionate opposition and support from residents.
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Burbank brings community together for Party in the Park
Carnival rides, live music, and summer fun came together for Burbank’s annual Party in the Park, celebrating an early Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary. The Burbank Park District hosted the event, with the City of Burbank, Stickney Township, Burbank Chamber of Commerce, and dozens of local businesses sponsoring its fourth modern iteration. From […]
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Justice Chamber celebrates America’s 250th a week early
The Justice Chamber of Commerce brought the Fourth of July celebration to town on Saturday, June 27, with hot dogs, hamburgers, bingo, raffles, and community spirit. The event at Wilkins Elementary School, 8001 S. 82nd Avenue, drew a strong crowd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving residents a chance to meet chamber members and […]
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Forest View fire department, park district bring ambulance to kids
Paramedics In The Park is designed to demystify emergency response for children who might otherwise fear an ambulance.
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Law Tigers give free gas to motorcycle riders in Bedford Park
Motorcycle riders filled up for free Tuesday, June 23, at Gas N’ Wash in Bedford Park, thanks to a partnership between the village, a Chicago radio station, and a national motorcycle legal services firm. Law Tigers Motorcycle Injury Attorneys, working with radio station US99, funded the giveaway as part of a community outreach effort. The […]