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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Summit firehouse dog Lola battles seizures; department seeks donations for care
Summit Fire Department’s beloved Dalmatian mascot, Lola, is recovering after a medical emergency that began with a seizure and escalated into a life-threatening condition.
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Senior fashion show hosted by Porfirio, Rashid
State Sen. Mike Porfirio and State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid hosted a senior fashion show Friday, May 15, at Valladolid Banquet Hall in Summit, drawing more than 100 guests. The seniors modeled on the runway, followed by lunch and dancing. “Our seniors dressed to impress and rocked the runway,” said Martha Sonka, suburban constituent services director […]
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GFWC Argo-Summit Bedford Park Women’s Club installs new officers
The GFWC Argo-Summit Bedford Park Women’s Club installed its slate of officers for 2026–2028 at its year-end dinner last month at the Bedford Park District Community Building. The new leadership includes Bridget Ormins as president, Joan Marchese as president-elect, Jane Blomquist as vice president of membership, Vicki Ramirez as treasurer, Chantal Karge as corresponding secretary, […]
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Big Boy Steam Locomotive To Make Rare Trek Through South Suburbs
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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Cotter named superintendent of Argo High School
Brandon Cotter will serve in the dual role of superintendent and principal of the Summit school through the 2026–2027 school year.
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ACE holds 23rd annual scholarship awards at Argo High School
The Argo Coalition for Education celebrated its latest class of college-bound scholarship recipients at a scholarship breakfast May 13.
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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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Archer Road bridge work in Summit under way
Anticipated bridgework in Summit reduces traffic flow.
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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 […]