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. On March 19, Summit Police Chief Mel Ortiz presented her with a Certificate of Good Citizenship, crediting her quick thinking with ensuring the resident received prompt medical attention. Wolf’s decision to […]
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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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Mother’s Day Walk fuels Moraine Valley students’ path to graduation
A Mother’s Day walk in Palos Park raises funds to help Moraine Valley students finish degrees through the Last Mile Scholarship.
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Former Stickney Trustee Jeff White, 70, dies after lengthy illness
Former board member served three mayors and 16 years as trustee.
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Moraine Valley turns short-term classes into long-term careers
Moraine Valley’s short-term training programs help students quickly gain in-demand skills and transition into stable careers across multiple industries.
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New Grant Park police chief named
Grant Park Police Sgt. Alberto Castillo was named the village’s new police chief after an executive session at the April 20 board meeting.
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Mercy Hospital legacy lives on through Sisters’ powerful stories
Residents honored the Sisters of Mercy at a Jubilee celebration, celebrating three nuns for 75 years of service and preserving their legacy of compassionate care.
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Cop on a Rooftop brings donuts, donations and big Crowds
Cop on a Rooftop returns May 15 as officers raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois at Dunkin’ locations across suburbs.
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Cruise to Independence fundraiser tackles transportation barrier for domestic violence survivors
A brother’s sixth-year fundraiser recognizes that safe housing is only part of the equation: survivors need reliable transportation to rebuild their lives through jobs, childcare, and essential services.
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MS didn’t define her, it inspired a movement
Erin Stevenson, a Palos Park mother living with MS since 2009, led Walk MS at Soldier Field on April 26, turning her diagnosis into advocacy and inspiring others facing challenges.