Chris Getty, the mayor of Lyons and supervisor of Lyons Township, made his pitch to Summit residents on July 28, telling a crowd at Chester’s Tavern and Pizza that Washington needs leaders willing to put communities before politics.
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Hickory Hills veteran presented car for her military service
Oak Lawn’s Miranda Hobson wasn’t presented with a key to the city, but she was presented with keys to a new electric vehicle Chevrolet Equinox.
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Orland Park cites first responders for tornado response
Officials later issued a proclamation making August National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
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Orland Park names Wehmeier Portraits as business of the month
Wehmeier Portraits, a longtime photo studio in Orland Park, was named the Village’s August 2026 Business of the Month at Monday night’s Village Board meeting.
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Orland Park Library seeks recipes for community cookbook
The Orland Park Public Library is inviting the community to celebrate the connection between food, family, and tradition by contributing favorite recipes to its Community Cookbook.
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Chicago Ridge celebrates National Night Out with families, food, and festivities
Hundreds of Chicago Ridge families gathered Tuesday for National Night Out, featuring horseback rides, a water slide, pizza, and raffle prizes.
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Joyce measure allows government easier funds transfers
A measure sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce that will allow for the transfer of funds between business districts under the control of a municipality was signed into law last Friday.
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Chicago Ridge Fire Chief Smart honored before retirement
Fire Chief Bob Smart received a surprise service award before his retirement was announced. He steps down Aug. 14 after 28 years with department.
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Garfield Ridge 2050: A Neighborhood Plans Its Future
Garfield Ridge resident Danny Villalobos created a 107-page, 25-year neighborhood plan built on community surveys and resident input.
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New leases expected to bring $150M in investments to Midway Airport
City Council approval of new lease agreements is expected to bring at least $150 million in private investments at Midway International Airport.