After 32-and-a-half years with the Justice Police Department, Deputy Chief Fred Schuerg is stepping down at the end of June, making way for a new chapter — and for the next generation of police leadership. The Village Board honored Schuerg at Monday’s meeting with speeches, applause, and a gift of 300 Andes Candies, his favorite. […]
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Rhine VFW hosts annual dog and cat adoption event
The Rhine VFW Post 2729 filled with potential adopters, supply vendors, and rescue animals Friday as the Regarding Rainey Non-Profit Dog Foundation held its first “Hot Fun In The Summertime” Dog and Cat Adoption Event. The free event, held from 3 to 8 p.m. at 5858 S. Archer, drew animals from 10 rescues including Chicago […]
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Summit Park Father’s Day car show draws hundreds, celebrates community and car culture
The annual Father’s Day car show at Summit Park on Saturday brought together more than 200 vehicles and dozens of vendors to celebrate fathers and the car culture that binds the community together. Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the park, 5700 S. Archer Road in Summit, the free event featured classics, muscle […]
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Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers giving away free fuel to riders this week
The giveaway happens Tuesday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gas N Wash, 5641 W. 65th Street in Bedford Park. Motorcycle riders can pull in during that window for a free fill-up. Law Tigers staff will be on site to meet riders. Adam Collopy, co-business officer and ambassador for the Village of […]
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Lyons Township tornado damage: Property tax relief may be available
Residents of Hickory Hills, Justice, and Bridgeview who sustained significant damage from last week’s EF-2 tornado may qualify for property tax assessment reductions, the Lyons Township Assessor’s Office announced. Properties rendered partially or completely uninhabitable by the severe weather may be eligible for relief, according to Pat Hynes, township assessor. “We understand the challenges that […]
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One dead in two-car crash in Forest View
A 35-year-old Chicago man died early Friday after a two-car collision in Forest View, authorities said.
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McCook visits Bears HQ to hand-deliver stadium pitch letters
McCook Mayor Terrance Carr is leading a team of village officials to Lake Forest to hand-deliver letters inviting the Bears to build a stadium in the village.
Posted inWillow Springs
Work of Heart art studio comes to Willow Springs
Cari Smolarczyk, of Chicago, is bringing a new art studio to Willow Springs. She will focus on children but may be adding adult classes.
Posted inLa Grange
La Grange forms Affordable Housing Task Force
The group will explore and discuss opportunities to support affordable housing in La Grange.
Posted inLa Grange
Kramer honored after 33 years with La Grange public works
Steve Kramer maintained La Grange’s water, sewer, and street infrastructure.