Grito Fest drew more than 8,000 people over four days, organizer Adrian Valladolid said, marking the festival’s biggest year yet at Summit Park. The festival, which ran Sept. 10-13 at 5700 S. Archer Road, featured more than 20 bands and live performers including K-Bros, Vanguardia, and Los Picudos. “We wrapped it up and it was […]
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Three Lions clubs raise funds at fifth annual Oktoberfest
The Bridgeview, Justice, and Argo-Summit Lions clubs held their fifth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bridgeview Community Center, drawing nearly 100 residents for polka music, brats, and community spirit. The event, which ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featured Eddie Korosa Jr. and His Boys From Illinois. Food included brats, hot […]
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Argo Temple marks 100 years of faith in Summit
Pastor Wheeler Parker Jr. and First Lady Dr. Marvel Parker invited the community to celebrate 100 years of faith, family, and fellowship at Argo Temple Church of God in Christ on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7435 W. 64th St. in Summit. The church held two services that day—one at 11 a.m. and another at 4 […]
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St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
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Remembrance ceremonies mark 25 years since Sept. 11
Five communities held solemn ceremonies to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the first responders who answered the call. Forest View Forest View held a remembrance ceremony attended by village officials, fire and police department members, and residents. Fire Chief Mark Stewart coordinated a flag lowering to coincide with […]
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9/11 ceremonies across the area open to public
Forest View, Hodgkins, and Summit will hold remembrance ceremonies on September 11, each open to the public and timed to mark key moments from the attacks.
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Chicago Bears mascot makes a stop at Summit Library
Summit Public Library welcomed the Chicago Bears mascot, Staley, on Saturday, August 22, for an hour-long meet-and-greet that turned into a lucky break for one family. A mother and her 3-year-old son, Jackson, stopped by the library around 10:30 a.m. for an unrelated appointment. Jackson was already dressed in Bears gear—the team was playing the […]
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Old Timers Softball Club marks 50 years with free community picnic
The Old Timers Softball Club celebrated a half-century of summer tradition Saturday, August 22, hosting their 50th Annual Picnic at Argo Park in Summit in partnership with Nubian 9 Forever Argo. The free event drew families and neighbors from noon to 6 p.m. for hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, rib tips, potato salad, spaghetti, green beans, […]
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School District 104 Back-to-School Bash draws 1,200 families and community members
School District 104 Superintendent Dr. David Negron said the district’s annual Back-to-School Bash “went very well,” drawing about 1,200 families to Argo High School on Saturday, Aug. 22. The event was rescheduled from the previous week at SD104’s Heritage Middle School due to heavy rain. Argo High School stepped in to host, allowing the district […]
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Summit celebrates Argo Park revitalization with community art and restored spaces
A coalition of nonprofits, government agencies, and residents transformed an underutilized neighborhood park into a gathering place that honors the area’s history while creating space for the future. Argo Park in Summit officially reopened Thursday, August 13, after months of a community engagement project that added a community mural depicting Emmett Till, restored basketball courts […]