DVN New News Archives - Page 5 of 57 - Desplaines Valley News

U.S. indicts man for running $4 million fraud schemes

by Bob BongMay 10, 2026May 10, 2026

A suburban businessman has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly arranging two fraud schemes that netted him more than $4 million.

Stickney

Update: Stickney mourns Mayor Jeff Walik

by Carol McGowanMay 10, 2026May 12, 2026

Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik passed away on Saturday, May 9, after an illness.

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Countryside to improve park

by Steve MetschMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

The city of Countryside is spending $622,147 to upgrade Srejma-Michalek Memorial Park, a playground dedicated to two firefighters who died in the line of duty in 1981. Jerome “Jerry” Srejma and Gary Michalek were killed Oct. 26, 1981, fighting a commercial building fire in Countryside. Both worked for the Pleasantview Fire Protection District. The city […]

McCook

McCook opens new entrance to village hall

by Steve MetschMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

McCook turns 100 year this. As part of the celebration, a new entranceway has been built to the village hall.

Argo-Summit

Archer Road bridge work in Summit under way

by Carol McGowanMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Anticipated bridgework in Summit reduces traffic flow.

Argo-Summit

Summit Neighborhood Watch meets Jasper, the new therapy dog

by Carol McGowanMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

The Summit Police Department introduced Jasper, a new therapy dog, to the Neighborhood Watch recently. Cynthia Hernandez, Jasper’s handler, said they are focusing their initial efforts on the police department but plan to reach out to other organizations in Summit and neighboring towns later this year as time permits. Jasper officially joined the police department […]