Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments selling merchandise and collecting donations throughout the morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, officers and village officials participating in Cop on a Rooftop staffed tables at multiple locations. The effort paid off: […]
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Willow Springs students collect hundreds of pounds of food for pantry
Willow Springs School District 108 collected a significant amount of non-perishable food during a two-month drive in April and May, with donations set to reach the Willow Springs Food Pantry on June 16. The effort was coordinated by Emily Jones, a teacher and Student Council advisor. The drive drew contributions from students, families, and residents […]
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Justice woman named Senior State President for Children of the American Revolution
Carrie Bernardoni to lead Illinois youth organization through 2028.
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End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
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Village of Forest View honors artist Lois L. Hrejsa with dedicated wall in Village Hall
Longtime resident’s art collection, legacy inspire community tribute.
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La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Parade kicks off downtown celebration with new mascot and a hall of famer as honorary grand marshal.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
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Lyons honors fallen at Cook County peace officers memorial ceremony
Mayor Getty hosts 25th annual gathering; foundation nears fundraising goal for permanent memorial.
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Argo culinary arts program climbs to new heights with PepsiCo partnership
This year’s winners were senior Jasmine Marquez and junior Medinah Yusef.
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Summit Neighborhood Watch meets Jasper, the new therapy dog
The Summit Police Department introduced Jasper, a new therapy dog, to the Neighborhood Watch recently. Cynthia Hernandez, Jasper’s handler, said they are focusing their initial efforts on the police department but plan to reach out to other organizations in Summit and neighboring towns later this year as time permits. Jasper officially joined the police department […]