Michelle Belseth, a Merrionette Park resident and Eisenhower graduate, joins the CHSD 218 board after years of connection to district schools.
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Bedford Park Fire Department dedicates new engine to late retired Chief Rubel
The Bedford Park Fire Department pushed two new engines into service Friday morning, dedicating one to retired Fire Chief Robert Rubel, who led the department for 22 years before his death in June at age 83. Engine 71 and Engine 72 were formally blessed in a traditional wet-down ceremony at Fire Station 1, 6820 S. […]
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Hodgkins Fest adds parade to mark America’s 250th
The Hodgkins Park District and Village of Hodgkins added a parade to their annual fest Saturday, August 29, as part of the village’s broader celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Ernest Millsap planned the parade to make the event special. The village had opted not to hold separate 4th of July festivities, instead channeling […]
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Forest View to build first veterans memorial, aims for spring groundbreaking
The Village of Forest View was founded by World War I veterans in 1924, but it has never had a memorial to honor them or the residents who served after. That changes this year. The village board has designated a vacant lot at 4601 Wenonah, across from the fire station, as the site for the […]
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Palos Pharmacy celebrates grand opening in Palos Heights
Three pharmacists opened Palos Pharmacy in Palos Heights on Friday, aiming to recreate the feel of a traditional neighborhood drugstore where staff and customers know each other.
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Meet the 28-year-old lawyer running to represent the 23rd Ward
Leonardo Rojas-Banda, a 28-year-old attorney and community organizer, kicked off his campaign on Aug. 23 for Chicago’s 23rd Ward.
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Children’s Farm Rummage Sale Continues Through Sunday
The Children’s Farm at The Center’s annual rummage sale continues through Sunday, offering shoppers clothing, furniture, books, tools and more.
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From Broadway to Beverly: “Ragtime” Tackles Immigration, Racism, Class
The Beverly Arts Center opens its first production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Ragtime,” exploring immigration, racism, and the American Dream with a 50-person cast.
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Beware: Scammer impersonating Palos Park police chief
A senior citizen reported a scammer claiming to be Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller called her house asking for money.
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District 230 sweeps U.S. News rankings with three top schools
Carl Sandburg, Victor J. Andrew, and Amos Alonzo Stagg high schools have all been named among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.