Chicago Ridge and Worth park districts partner to offer reciprocal resident rates, expanding access to programs, camps, classes and recreation.
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Posted inOak Lawn
Richards students soar with drone competition
Richards High School students competed in drone piloting and autonomous coding Sept. 19, earning certifications and learning FAA unmanned aircraft requirements.
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Ald. Silvana Tabares raises $19,500 for CPD bulletproof vests
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund teamed up for the annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast.
Posted inArgo-Summit
Grito Fest draws over 8,000 to Summit Park
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 […]
Posted inDVN Top News
Three Lions clubs raise funds at fifth annual Oktoberfest
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 […]
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Mayhem
Cyclist dies after hit-and-run in Garfield Ridge
The cyclist who died after being struck by a truck Sept. 14 in Garfield Ridge has been identified as 54-year-old Juan Martin Marquez Luna.
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Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit
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 […]
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds, 6402 W. Archer Ave., (the corner of Archer & Narragansett). The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but was rescheduled because of rain.
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Archer Heights car mat maker gets shot at Walmart shelf after surprise invitation
Chris Grover thought he was coming to the Cicero Walmart on Monday morning, Sept. 14, to pitch his car mats to store managers and hope for an invitation to a national event. Instead, he got the invitation on the spot. Walmart surprised Grover, owner of Archer Heights-based 4RAM Polymers, with news that he has been […]
Posted inEvergreen Park
Gianna Fest brings one last taste of summer
Gianna Fest brought families and neighbors together Sept. 18-20 for carnival rides, music, food and one of summer’s final celebrations.