Five communities held solemn ceremonies to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the first responders who answered the call. Forest View Forest View held a remembrance ceremony attended by village officials, fire and police department members, and residents. Fire Chief Mark Stewart coordinated a flag lowering to coincide with […]
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Stickney troops drive seeks to top last year
The Village of Stickney is collecting comfort items for deployed U.S. service members through November 11, continuing a tradition that began more than 15 years ago. Donation bins sit in the lobby of village hall, 6533 W. Pershing Road. The collected items go to Operation Support Our Troops America, a national organization founded in 2003 […]
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Comings & Goings: Halloween season stores return
Halloween is more than seven weeks away, but Spirit Halloween stores have already begun celebrating the season of the witch by opening stores across the south suburbs.
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Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding
State Senator Mike Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding.
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Oak Lawn announces Music Fest lineup
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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Race Unity Day is Sept. 13 in La Grange
Sept. 13 will be Racial Unity Day in La Grange.