Moraine valley student aaron lopez becomes first community college competitor to win interstate oratory championship with nationally recognized persuasive speech.
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CPS clerk faces layoff after disability accommodation expires; community rallies to keep her job
After eight years at Byrne Elementary, wheelchair-using clerk Judy Mahoney faces a July 1 layoff due to budget cuts. The Local School Council, her family, and more than a hundred community members have mobilized to help her.
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Moraine Valley Dean Scores Major Chicago Honor
Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani of Moraine Valley Community College received the 2026 Trailblazer Award from Chicago Muslim Bar Association of Chicago.
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Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash returns to Bridgeview this weekend — here’s what to know
The Summer Smash hip-hop festival makes its annual return to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend.
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Archer Avenue Car Show draws record crowds, boosts local business
The 11th annual event filled nine blocks with thousands of classic cars and families, cementing itself as the neighborhood’s biggest community gathering of the year.
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Car show fun, summer reading, library programs and Patriots Day: Patricia Tyznik
Welcome summer! What a way to kick off the month of June in the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood! The Archer Avenue Car Show drew in over a thousand people. The overall vibe was pure summer joy. The weather turned out beautiful and people were loving walking down a closed Archer Avenue. There were hundreds of amazing […]
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Mini Hut brings back Chicago favorite after nearly four-year closure
New owner revives beloved chicken spot with original recipes and fresh approach.
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Chicago pizzerias unite to support police mental health crisis
Chicago Police 8th District’s second annual fundraiser tackles officer suicide rates while strengthening community bonds.
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Veterans gather at Rhine Post to honor the fallen
The ceremony, held at the VFW post, 5858 S. Archer Ave., drew veterans, family members, and community residents who stood in silence as speakers emphasized that Memorial Day belongs not to the living, but to those who gave their lives.
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New community group meets to discuss Ford City future
The meeting was organized by the recently formed not-for-profit Southwest Action Network, which believes this land should be beneficial to the surrounding communities.