Carol McGowan and Kathy Rosenbeck heard the whistle first. It was fall 2024 when Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive rumbled through Summit. The sound was unlike anything that passes through regularly — not an ordinary train horn, but something deeper, older. By the time they reached the window, the engine had already […]
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Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Stuffed Love steps up as SNAP cuts leave thousands hungry
New work requirements eliminate benefits for thousands of Chicagoans. Local food pantries and community leaders mobilize to fill the gap.
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Forest View Public Works hosts students from Home School during Public Works Week
Learn how Forest View’s public works director educates fourth graders about the essential infrastructure that keeps their town running, from water systems to street maintenance.
Posted inLa Grange
Chicago legend Dan Hampton: Bears face a tough task
The Bears — coming off an 11-6 record — have a target on their backs this season, says Dan Hampton.
Posted inLa Grange
Pet Parade thrills thousands in La Grange
The 80th edition of the La Grange Pet Parade went off without a hitch Saturday, May 30, under warm and sunny skies. A total of 130 entries needed two hours to cover the parade route. Molly Price, the parade’s executive director, said 3,000 people were in the parade and an estimated 10,000 watched. They had […]
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Sones de Mexico Ensemble brings ancestral traditions to city parks
The Fiesta Mexicana interactive concert invites families to sing, dance, and reconnect with Mexican cultural roots their grandparents brought north.
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Midway turns 100, prayers for Betty, car show, and more things to do: Peggy Zabicki
A community celebrates its airport’s centennial, and a neighbor faces hardship.
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When churches close, their treasures find new homes: Kathy Headley
Sacred statues and altars from shuttered parishes are being preserved and honored in neighborhood sanctuaries.
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Southwest Regional Senior Center hosts Medicare Fraud Fair and Party
The Medicare Fraud Fair and Party takes place June 3.
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Chicago pizzerias unite to support police mental health crisis
Chicago Police 8th District’s second annual fundraiser tackles officer suicide rates while strengthening community bonds.