Lieutenant Jeff Keilman was recently promoted to deputy chief of the Hodgkins Police Department, surrounded by village officials, colleagues, friends and family. Keilman, a southeast Chicago native and St. Rita High School graduate, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2002 and served until 2005. He completed a combat tour in Iraq in 2003 with the […]
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Summit celebrates Argo Park revitalization with community art and restored spaces
A coalition of nonprofits, government agencies, and residents transformed an underutilized neighborhood park into a gathering place that honors the area’s history while creating space for the future. Argo Park in Summit officially reopened Thursday, August 13, after months of a community engagement project that added a community mural depicting Emmett Till, restored basketball courts […]
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Township assessor brings reassessment help to residents’ neighborhoods
Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes set up at Summit Park on Thursday evening, August 13, to answer questions about the 2026 Triennial Reassessment—a three-year property valuation cycle that affects tax bills across Cook County. Residents could review their reassessment notices, ask about appeal options, and understand how the county’s rotating schedule works. Hynes and his […]
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Argo High School’s Walk the Halls night draws over 1,000 for school year kickoff
Argo Community High School moved up its annual Walk the Halls night to beat the rain Friday, August 14, welcoming more than 1,000 students and families to tour the building, explore clubs and sports, and grab free food before the 2026-2027 school year begins. The event, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., started […]
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McCook not giving up on Bears stadium
McCook Mayor Terrance Carr on Friday said the village still has a chance – if the Bears listen to his offer – to be the team’s new home.
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Speeding, no license in Willow Springs
Man charged with aggravated speeding in Willow Springs leads officer on a chase
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Hit-and-runs, thefts in Countryside
Hit-and-run accidents, retail thefts reported in Countryside
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Drivers flee, air compressor stolen in McCook
Drivers flee officers, air compressor stolen in McCook
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Willow Fest is this weekend
Willow Springs hosts Willow Fest this weekend. It starts Thursday and runs through Sunday. Live music, food booths, beer, crafts, bingo and carnival rides.
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Car show among Brookfield chamber events
The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce is promoting several community events in the coming weeks, including a car show, creative arts festival, and ribbon cuttings for new businesses