Fun community events in Clearing, Garfield Ridge this summer.
Category: We/Us
Posted inForest View
Pets and K9 units gather for Forest View Pet Parade
More than 30 dogs and their owners marched through Forest View on Saturday, May 16, with K9 units from four neighboring police departments joining the procession. The second annual Pet Walk/Parade began at 10 a.m. from 46th and Oak Park, traveling west on 46th Street to Village Hall, where a block party followed with treats, […]
Posted inDVN New News
Heritage Middle School student wins Summit vehicle sticker design contest
A seventh-grader’s understated design beat out nearly 70 entries to win the Summit Chamber of Commerce’s vehicle sticker competition.
Posted inStickney
Stickney-Forest View Little League celebrates Opening Day with community parade
Photos: Families, players, and local officials marched through Stickney to kick off the baseball season.
Posted inLyons
George Washington students plant poems around Lyons
Seventh graders display work at local businesses, library, and village hall as part of Poetry Month project.
Posted inDVN New News
Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
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: […]
Posted inWillow Springs
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 […]
Posted inJustice
Justice woman named Senior State President for Children of the American Revolution
Carrie Bernardoni to lead Illinois youth organization through 2028.
Posted inChicago - West Lawn
New Paisans for Archer and Cicero; Chase Bank to build on SW Highway
Peggy Zabicki delivers news of development, closings, and community happenings for West Lawn.
Posted inSWNH We/Us
Support Light the Line at Pop-N-Pizza on May 21
From Light the Line and celebrating St. Rita to library crafts, neighborhood events and a nostalgic hunt for free geraniums, Chicago Lawn stays busy this May.