For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the torrential rains that fell here 50 years ago and comparing them to all the rain we have experienced this year. Who would have thought we would still be talking about rain for a third week? I sure hope none of you were caught up […]
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Fireworks fun and frustration, Senior Happy 250 Party: Peggy Zabicki
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July. I spent the day at a family picnic just outside Chicago. It was peaceful and fun. The peace ended when I arrived back home.  Our neighborhood sounded like World War III. Or maybe it was supposed to sound like the Revolutionary War when our forefathers […]
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Active shooter drill brings police, fire, school staff together in Summit
School District 104 and emergency responders from three agencies conducted a school shooter training exercise at Graves Elementary School.
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Summit Library’s Summer Reading Program features dinosaurs
Dinosaur fossils took over Summit Public Library on Wednesday, June 24, as part of the library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program, which runs through July 23. The traveling exhibit, called T-REXPLORERS: Walk The Earth, See What You’ll Find, features authentic dinosaur fossils and stories from archaeological digs. It’s one of several events designed to draw kids […]
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Top cop Larry Snelling announces surprise retirement
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, who led record crime reductions, retires July 15 after tensions with Mayor Johnson over arrest decisions.
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Burbank brings community together for Party in the Park
Carnival rides, live music, and summer fun came together for Burbank’s annual Party in the Park, celebrating an early Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary. The Burbank Park District hosted the event, with the City of Burbank, Stickney Township, Burbank Chamber of Commerce, and dozens of local businesses sponsoring its fourth modern iteration. From […]
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A customer service win, things to do and love for the USA: Peggy Zabicki
I am the first one to complain if I don’t get good customer service when I go shopping. I used to work in retail sales at J&R Variety Store at 63rd and Pulaski. Remember our neighborhood dime store? Every customer was important to me. That’s because I always enjoyed working in retail sales. My first […]
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Gone fishing! Summer fun in Marquette Park: Kathy Headley
Chicago Lawn residents can enjoy fishing clinics, canoe paddles, bird walks, and teen arts programs at local parks and libraries throughout July.
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Midway Chamber marks nation’s 250th with Patriots Day parade, Toy Story party
Midway Chamber’s annual Patriots Day parade drew elected officials, first responders, and residents to Garfield Ridge on June 25.
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Park goers have a laugh at Henry VIII at Wentworth Park
Shakespeare’s Henry VIII received a comedy improv twist on Saturday, July 27, at Wentworth Park, performed by the Shakespeare Blood Oath Theatre Company.