Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. Before kids head out in costume, parents and caregivers should have a few conversations about who walks with whom, which treats to toss, how to cross the street, and when to call 911.
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FBI honors retiring Evergreen Park police chief
Michael Saunders, the retiring police chief in Evergreen Park, continues to receive honors with the latest being an award from the FBI.
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Justice nursing home run by Dominican Sisters marks 90 years
Rosary Hill Home, the Justice nursing home run by the Dominican Sisters, is marking 90 years of caring for older residents.
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More than 1,000 turn out for Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest
More than 1,000 people came to the Bridgeview Park District’s Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the park district. The free afternoon event, which ran from 1 to 4 p.m. at Commissioners Park, 8100 S. Beloit Ave., featured pony rides, a petting zoo, hayrides and free pumpkins. “Seeing our community come together, families […]
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Argo theater students take on ‘The Crucible’ Oct. 22-24
Argo Community High School theater students are scheduled to stage “The Crucible” at 7 p.m. Oct. 22-24 in the school’s Portillo Performing Arts Center, 7329 W. 63rd St., Summit. Assistant Theatre Director Rob Durkee called it the hardest show the program has put on in recent history. “This is the most difficult show we’ve put […]
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Village clerk’s puzzle books offer relaxing escape for readers of all ages
Dave Kroll, the Village of Justice clerk, has authored 25 word search puzzle books under the pen name Davey Ray—a childhood nickname. The series, called Paula’s Puzzles and named for his wife, is available on Amazon by searching Davey Ray, and eBay by searching Paula’s Puzzles. Kroll, a retired first responder, designed the books with […]
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Kids painted pumpkins with CAPS Officers at Home Run Inn for 2nd annual event
Kids got their hands dirty and painted pumpkins on Oct. 12 at the second annual Paint-a-Pumpkin with a Police Officer, held in the party room at Home Run Inn on Archer.
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8th District Cmdr. Bryan Spreyne promoted to street deputy chief
Bryan Spreyne, who led the Chicago Police Department’s 8th District on the Southwest Side, has been promoted to deputy chief, the department announced Oct. 1.
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Residents pack Burbank firehouse for 47th annual pancake breakfast
Cars lined the block around the Burbank Fire Department’s firehouse at 6530 W. 79th St. on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, as residents walked in for the department’s 47th annual pancake breakfast.
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McCook Bohemain Restaurant & Bar serves up food for everyone’s taste
Lynn Sorice wanted to keep the tradition alive when she bought McCook Bohemian Restaurant & Bar four years ago. She also wanted to make sure newcomers knew the place was for them too. The restaurant at 8300 Joliet Road has served Bohemian cuisine since 1991 — duck, smoked butt, meatloaf, sauerkraut, homemade bread dumplings, stuffed […]