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Shooting victim identified as Bridgeview man

by Bob BongSeptember 30, 2026September 30, 2026

A Bridgeview man was found shot to death early Monday after police answered a call of a man down on South Oketo Avenue.

Minister Lynn Carol Lacey, Community Servant and Founder of Lacey-Hill Community Outreach

by Carol McGowanSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Minister Lynn Carol Lacey, the founder and CEO of Lacey-Hill Community Outreach in La Grange, will be remembered at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Progressive Life Giving Word Cathedral, 4500 Frontage Road, Hillside. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by the Homegoing Service from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Viewing […]

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History comes to Commissioners Park in Justice

by Carol McGowanSeptember 27, 2026September 27, 2026

The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority held “Crossroads of America,” a free, family-friendly history celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Commissioners Park in Justice. The event marked the nation’s 250th birthday with historical re-enactors portraying George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Rosie the Riveter, Jane Addams, Bertha Palmer, and other American figures. From 10 […]

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Argo homecoming parade draws hundreds, celebrates community

by Carol McGowanSeptember 27, 2026September 28, 2026

Hundreds of residents lined Archer Road and 63rd Street on Saturday as Argo Community High School’s homecoming parade traveled from Ingredion in Bedford Park north through Summit, ending at the school on 63rd Street. The parade featured 30 units, including area police and fire departments, school sports teams and clubs, the marching band and orchestra […]

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Firefighters honor 9/11 victims in SeatGeek Stadium stairclimb

by News DeskSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Over 40 firefighters from five departments climbed the equivalent of 78 stories Saturday at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.

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Grito Fest draws over 8,000 to Summit Park

by Carol McGowanSeptember 20, 2026September 22, 2026

Grito Fest drew more than 8,000 people over four days, organizer Adrian Valladolid said, marking the festival’s biggest year yet at Summit Park. The festival, which ran Sept. 10-13 at 5700 S. Archer Road, featured more than 20 bands and live performers including K-Bros, Vanguardia, and Los Picudos. “We wrapped it up and it was […]

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Three Lions clubs raise funds at fifth annual Oktoberfest

by Carol McGowanSeptember 20, 2026September 21, 2026

The Bridgeview, Justice, and Argo-Summit Lions clubs held their fifth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bridgeview Community Center, drawing nearly 100 residents for polka music, brats, and community spirit. The event, which ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featured Eddie Korosa Jr. and His Boys From Illinois. Food included brats, hot […]

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Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit

by Carol McGowanSeptember 20, 2026September 21, 2026

Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. and First Lady Dr. Marvel Parker invited the community to celebrate 100 years of faith, family, and fellowship at Argo Temple Church of God in Christ on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7435 W. 64th St. in Summit. The church held two services that day—one at 11 a.m. and another at 4 […]