WGN’s Ana Belaval brings comedy to Midway Chamber’s annual Valentine’s event, supporting local businesses with laughter, raffles, and community spirit.
Category: Argo-Summit
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Summit to ask voters about paving alleys, parks
Summit voters will be asked on april 1 to vote on paving alleys and the village taking control of parks in the community.
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Super Bowl Sunday serves up more than football — it’s also National Pizza Day
Chicago-area pizzerias celebrate National Pizza Day by sticking to tradition, perfecting their recipes, and serving up nostalgia with every slice.
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Summit double murder suspects back in court in March
The case against Mariano Martinez, 31, and Nicacio Munoz, 34, both charged in a November double murder in Summit, is moving forward. During a hearing on January 15, both sides agreed on a motion for discovery, allowing both parties to exchange evidence as the case moves ahead. Their next court appearance is set for March […]
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Argo staff and students honored for helping during fire at Summit senior housing
Argo High School administrators, staff members and students were recognized by Summit police and fire officials for their assistance helping senior citizens displaced by a fire in September at the senior housing building across the street from the school. Summit Police Chief Mel Ortiz and Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson attended the December school board […]
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Therapy dogs visit students at Summit’s Graves-Heritage Middle School
Excitement filled the halls of Graves-Heritage Middle School on Dec. 3, as therapy dogs Trooper and Zilly visited students in School District 104. The visit was part of ongoing efforts to promote wellness and community engagement. Trooper, a 2 1/2-year-old border collie mix, is the first therapy dog introduced by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training […]
Posted inRegional Business
Comings & Goings: Quality Plus merges with Oak Lawn location
Quality Plus Photo Design Center closed its longtime home in Palos Heights last week. New owner Zibi Podraza, who purchased the business when founders Mike and Judi Weber retired over the summer, decided to merge the business with his photography shop in Oak Lawn. Podraza said he decided to merge the Palos Heights location with […]
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Garfield Ridge shooting
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shootout Friday night in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood. The shooting took place in the 7000 block of West Archer Avenue in what may have been an illegally operating bar. Police said two men – ages 27 and 31 – were walking down the street […]
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Drunken driver sentenced to 11 years in Summit trustee’s fatal crash
The driver responsible for the St. Patrick’s Day 2023 crash that killed former Summit village trustee Karen Wasko has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Judge John “Terry” Gallagher handed down the sentence to Joel Velazco Jr., 25, during a hearing Thursday in Room 110 of the Bridgeview Courthouse. Wasko’s daughters, Nicole and Kelly, […]
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Community grieves after 16-year-old Argo High student fatally shot
Students and staff at Argo Community High School are mourning the death of Jaydin Bahena, a 16-year-old junior who was killed in an act of violence over the weekend. Bahena, remembered for his vibrant personality and kind heart, was fatally shot in Summit on Nov. 1, leaving the school and community grieving his sudden loss. […]