The newly launched Brookfield Artisan Market is coming to the Eight Corners corridor, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, and an unveiling of nine new murals.
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Hamill Play Zoo celebrates 25 years with kids’ press conference
Eight children got their chance to ask zookeepers everything from why bats sleep upside down to whether lions get their hair combed during a “Kids Press Conference” marking the Hamill Family Play Zoo’s 25th anniversary at Brookfield Zoo.
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Orland Park police kick off LaGrange Road safety campaign
Orland Park is working with Cook County, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Hickory Hills and Willow Springs to crack down on speeding motorists.
Posted inCountryside
Countryside summer concerts start
The Countryside Summer Concert Series returns with eight nights of free music at Countryside Park. Concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, through Aug. 6. There is no concert on July 2. The park is located on 61st Street, a half-block east of Brainard Avenue. Free street parking is available. The Thursday, June […]
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Countryside Car Show celebrates Route 66
Countryside’s car show celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
Posted inStickney
Stickney celebrates Cinco de Mayo with food, music and community
The Village of Stickney held its annual Cinco de Mayo Mex Fest on Sunday, June 7, at 43rd and Ridgeland, drawing families for tacos, churros, face painting, and live entertainment. The free event ran from 2 to 7 p.m. and featured a petting zoo operated by A Zoo To You of Huntley, where children fed […]
Posted inWillow Springs
Cheryl Hansen, Tri-State FPD fire commissioner, dies at 71
Cheryl Hansen, who spent decades in the fire service and emergency medical services across three fire departments and served as a fire commissioner with Tri-State Fire Protection District, died May 29 surrounded by family and friends. She was 71. Ms. Hansen, nee Checker, devoted her career to emergency response and patient care. She began as […]
Posted inMcCook
Carr not giving up on Bears in McCook
McCook Mayor Terrance Car is not fazed by the Bears’ Hammond proposal.
Posted inJustice
Corvette and Sonata lead Justice police on wild chase
Two drivers led Justice police on a high-speed, early-morning chase that reached more than 100 miles per hour.
Posted inArgo-Summit
Summit firehouse dog Lola battles seizures; department seeks donations for care
Summit Fire Department’s beloved Dalmatian mascot, Lola, is recovering after a medical emergency that began with a seizure and escalated into a life-threatening condition.