Thanks to soggy weekend the Thornton and McCook reservoirs for the Deep Tunnel project are both near capacity.
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Liberty Bell replica rededicated in Brookfield
The Liberty Bell replica near Broofielld Village Hall was rededicated after the Fourth of July parade, 50 years to the day after it was installed for the bicentennial on July 4, 1976.
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Summit bookstore brings big dreams to Archer Avenue
Booktique Unlimited, a new Summit microbookstore, opens Aug. 29 with books, community programs, and a family-friendly ribbon-cutting celebration.
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Moraine Valley ranks among nation’s best for veterans
Moraine Valley Community College earned national Top 10 Military Friendly Gold status for helping veterans successfully transition from military service to college.
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Saint Xavier University earns College of Distinction recognition for 11th straight year
Saint Xavier University earned College of Distinction honors for the 11th consecutive year, including new recognition for outstanding transfer student support.
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Bridgeview police disperse large July 4 fireworks crowd at Harlem and 84th Street
Trouble erupted Saturday night, July 4, in Bridgeview along Harlem Avenue near 84th Street, where a large gathering of people had assembled to set off fireworks. The situation deteriorated as the volume and intensity of pyrotechnics escalated beyond safe levels and the crowd began moving into nearby neighborhoods. Police Chief Ricardo Mancha described the Saturday […]
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Active shooter drill brings police, fire, school staff together in Summit
School District 104 and emergency responders from three agencies conducted a school shooter training exercise at Graves Elementary School.
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Gas prices vary nearly 90 cents a gallon across Desplaines Valley this Fourth of July weekend
Drivers heading out for the Fourth of July weekend can save nearly 90 cents a gallon by choosing carefully where they fill up across the Desplaines Valley area.
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Chicago Bears Hallmark movie needs local extras
Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports are casting extras for the film, which will shoot July 7 and 8 at undisclosed locations said to include Soldier Field.
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Brookfield approves dispensary despite opposition
The village board on June 22 voted 5-0 to approve a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 9500 Ogden Avenue, moving forward with a proposal that drew passionate opposition and support from residents.