Eleven Argo Community High School art students have been awarded $1.7 million in college scholarships through the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, placing the school among the top 20 highest scholarship-earning schools in the state. The students — Aniyah Brandon, Susann Dunlap, Mia Gutierrez, Simona Krceva, Emily Mniszak, Francisco Romero, Xavier Romo, Natalia Stiko, Natalia […]
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Tulips are blooming at Willow Springs Village Hall
Hundreds of tulips are blooming this spring at Willow Springs Village Hall — the colorful result of a larger construction project that’s doing invisible work underground. Last year, the village completed a $2.1 million green infrastructure overhaul that includes new landscaping and a retaining wall around the municipal center. But the real payoff is below […]
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Argo school board honors conference champ wrestler Gianna Araujo-Dominguez
Freshman wrestler who dominated 120-pound tournament with two pins honored by school board.
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Summit woman honored for saving neighbor’s life
Karen Wolf didn’t hesitate. When she found an injured neighbor collapsed on the ground during a March 13 dog walk, she called 911 immediately. Summit Police Chief Mel Ortiz presented her with a Certificate of Good Citizenship at the March Neighborhood Watch meeting, crediting her quick thinking with ensuring the resident received prompt medical attention. […]
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Hodgkins honors transformative mayor Noel Cummings
Hodgkins honors former mayor who transformed village from rust-belt town to commercial hub. Noel Cummings was 98.
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Bedford Park Fire Department opens doors for first community open house in 8 years
Saturday’s event drew families for car seat installations, K-9 demo, and fire safety education.
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Custom-built ambulance gives Summit firefighters room to work
Fire department solves cramped quarters problem with tailored design.
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Stickney Forest View Library welcomes new trustee
The Stickney Forest View Public Library District swore in new Trustee Juan Campos at its April 22 board meeting, filling a seat vacated when Debra Johnson stepped down to join the Village of Stickney’s board of trustees. Campos, a Stickney resident, spent 12 years with the Chicago Public Library system before his appointment. Board President […]
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Lyons Township residents shred sensitive documents to prevent identity theft
Free quarterly program draws steady stream of vehicles on Saturday. See when future events are scheduled.
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Cop On A Rooftop: 13 area police departments collect for Special Olympics
The annual event returns to Dunkin’ rooftops on May 15.