The Street Paving and Infrastructure Program targets structural deterioration before winter, aiming to reduce long-term maintenance costs and boost property values.
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Cotter named superintendent of Argo High School
Brandon Cotter will serve in the dual role of superintendent and principal of the Summit school through the 2026–2027 school year.
Storage tank explodes at Stickney chemical plant; no injuries
A storage tank at the Koppers Inc. plant in Stickney exploded and erupted in flames Wednesday evening, May 27.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
