After eight years at Byrne Elementary, wheelchair-using clerk Judy Mahoney faces a July 1 layoff due to budget cuts. The Local School Council, her family, and more than a hundred community members have mobilized to help her.
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Traffic charges: Justice police blotter
Driving on a suspended license A 40-year-old man was charged with driving on a suspended license after he ran a stop sign and was pulled over at 1:05 p.m. May 30 in the 8100 block of 83rd Avenue, police said. Tinted windows lead to three tickets Winder Izarra-Monjes, 31, was pulled over at 10:04 a.m. […]
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Countryside summer concerts start on Thursday
The Countryside Summer Concert Series returns with eight nights of free music at Countryside Park, starting this week. Concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, through Aug. 6. There is no concert on July 2. The park is located on 61st Street, a half-block east of Brainard Avenue. Free street parking is available. […]
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Countryside Car Show celebrates Route 66
Countryside’s car show celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66.
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Moraine Valley Dean Scores Major Chicago Honor
Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani of Moraine Valley Community College received the 2026 Trailblazer Award from Chicago Muslim Bar Association of Chicago.
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Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash returns to Bridgeview this weekend — here’s what to know
The Summer Smash hip-hop festival makes its annual return to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend.
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Monee Police Report
*All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MONEE On May 27, Monee Police arrested Kelton Davis, 28, of Fort Worth, Texas. Davis was charged with harassment through electronic communications after an incident reported to Monee Police on April 21. Davis was cited and released on a pre-trial notice-to-appear. On […]
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Stickney celebrates Cinco de Mayo with food, music and community
The Village of Stickney held its annual Cinco de Mayo Mex Fest on Sunday, June 7, at 43rd and Ridgeland, drawing families for tacos, churros, face painting, and live entertainment. The free event ran from 2 to 7 p.m. and featured a petting zoo operated by A Zoo To You of Huntley, where children fed […]
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26 Argo High seniors awarded Higher Education Foundation scholarships totaling $39,000
Twenty-six seniors from Argo High School’s Class of 2026 received scholarships from the Argo Higher Education Foundation, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. Thirteen students earned Gold Tier scholarships of $2,500 each. Thirteen others received Silver Tier awards of $500. “These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a deep commitment to their […]
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Cheryl Hansen, Tri-State FPD fire commissioner, dies at 71
Cheryl Hansen, who spent decades in the fire service and emergency medical services across three fire departments and served as a fire commissioner with Tri-State Fire Protection District, died May 29 surrounded by family and friends. She was 71. Ms. Hansen, nee Checker, devoted her career to emergency response and patient care. She began as […]