Flu activity in suburban Cook County has elevated from high to very high for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 and continues to increase.
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Evergreen Park names Missey as Employee of the Year
Mayor Kelly Burke presented a plaque to IT technician Bryan Missey for being selected as “Employee of the Year” at the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night. Burke also presented a gift card to Missey for a local business. (Photo by Joe Boyle)
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Argo finance director Joe Rojek to resign
Joe Rojek was criticized by investigators for weakening financial controls that allowed the improper spending to continue.
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Lobster rolls arrive in southwest suburbs on big black food truck
Lobster rolls are priced around $30. The company says its lobster is sourced from Maine and shipped in for its trucks and restaurants.
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Evergreen Park begins new year by approving four new businesses
Evergreen Park rings in the new year with the addition of four businesses that received village approval Monday night.
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Oak Lawn Ice Arena unveils major makeover
Oak Lawn Ice Arena reopens January 14 after major renovations, featuring international-sized ice, systems, refreshed spaces, and returning skating programs.
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Winter Wonderland Ice Rink brings old fashioned fun to Orland Park
Orland Park’s Winter Wonderland Ice Rink opens in Centennial Park, offering outdoor skating, rentals, warming house, bonfires and family-friendly winter fun.
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Small store, big impact Pass Health Foods turns 31
Pass Health Foods celebrates 31 years in Palos Heights, continuing its mission of personalized wellness, trusted supplements and community connection.
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American Arab Chamber names Best of the Best
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce honored 80 individuals for their contributions to the community during its “Best of the Best” dinner.
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District 117 schools land among Illinois’ best
Four schools in North Palos School District 117 are now ranked in the top 10 percent statewide, and district leaders say the numbers actually put them even higher.