Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments selling merchandise and collecting donations throughout the morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, officers and village officials participating in Cop on a Rooftop staffed tables at multiple locations. The effort paid off: […]
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Willow Springs students collect hundreds of pounds of food for pantry
Willow Springs School District 108 collected a significant amount of non-perishable food during a two-month drive in April and May, with donations set to reach the Willow Springs Food Pantry on June 16. The effort was coordinated by Emily Jones, a teacher and Student Council advisor. The drive drew contributions from students, families, and residents […]
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Justice woman named Senior State President for Children of the American Revolution
Carrie Bernardoni to lead Illinois youth organization through 2028.
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Forest View swears in police chief, deputy chief; names new fire chief and administrator
Forest View officials filled four key administrative positions at their May 12 village board meeting, including the permanent police chief role and a new village administrator. Jim Ritz was sworn in as police chief by Village Clerk Laura McGuffey. Ritz has served as interim chief since November. Erik Kulaga was promoted from lieutenant to deputy […]
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ACE holds 23rd annual scholarship awards at Argo High School
The Argo Coalition for Education celebrated its latest class of college-bound scholarship recipients at a scholarship breakfast May 13.
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Cook County Creates Regional Transit Task Force to Combat Crime on CTA, Metra, Pace
Cook County State’s Attorney launches regional task force uniting local, county, and federal law enforcement to combat crime on Chicago-area transit systems.
Posted inDVN Business
End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
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Village of Forest View honors artist Lois L. Hrejsa with dedicated wall in Village Hall
Longtime resident’s art collection, legacy inspire community tribute.
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La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand marshal.
Posted inBrookfield
Brookfield approves 27-unit residential/commercial building
Brookfield trustees unanimously approved a 27-unit mixed-use development on Fairview Avenue , clearing the way for a four-story building with ground-floor commercial space in the village’s downtown corridor.