Forest View officials filled four key administrative positions at their May 12 village board meeting, including the permanent police chief role and a new village administrator. Jim Ritz was sworn in as police chief by Village Clerk Laura McGuffey. Ritz has served as interim chief since November. Erik Kulaga was promoted from lieutenant to deputy […]
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Marist students pitch million dollar ideas
Marist students unveiled innovative business ideas during IDEA Pitch Night, with ClearPath winning $10,000 for its headlight glare solution.
End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
Pam Kostecki leaves Crisis Center after decade of big changes
Pam Kostecki steps down after 10 years leading Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which expanded shelter capacity and funding significantly.
Lyons honors fallen at Cook County peace officers memorial ceremony
Mayor Getty hosts 25th annual gathering; foundation nears fundraising goal for permanent memorial.
Rainbow Cone celebration caps year of powerful student senior bond
McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents celebrated Macs with Mercy ending with Rainbow Cone, honoring a year of service and friendship.
Update: Stickney mourns Mayor Jeff Walik
Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik passed away on Saturday, May 9, after an illness.
Marist senior lands prestigious STEM scholarship
Marist student Liliana Kolar earned a prestigious full-tuition math scholarship recognizing leadership, STEM achievement and academic excellence.
Argo culinary arts program climbs to new heights with PepsiCo partnership
This year’s winners were senior Jasmine Marquez and junior Medinah Yusef.
