It was a packed house in Bedford Park as the village, in cooperation with Wintrust Sports Complex, hosted a Ben Johnson look-alike contest.
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Argo finance director Joe Rojek to resign
Joe Rojek was criticized by investigators for weakening financial controls that allowed the improper spending to continue.
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3 Porfirio laws kick in on Jan. 1
Three new laws championed by state Sen. Mike Porfirio are among hundreds of new laws that will go into effect at the start of the new year.
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Bedford Park Police Training Center and restaurant underway
Bedford Park officials broke ground Nov. 20 on a new Police Training and Municipal Building that will also include a Cracked Egg restaurant on the first floor.
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Former Argo superintendent spent thousands on porn sites, Viagra, report finds
District 217 released a long-awaited report Wednesday night that showed former Supt. William Toulios spent thousands of district dollars on porn sites, erectile dysfunction medication, meals and Amazon gift cards.
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Southwest suburbs dodge property tax bill bullet
While property taxes for homeowners on the Southwest Side of Chicago shot up more than 20% from 2023 to 2024, southern suburbs were up and, in some cases, down, an analysis by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas showed Monday.
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Area communities pay tribute on Veterans Day
Four southwest suburban communities held Veterans Day ceremonies last week to honor military service members.
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Toulios era ends at Argo High School with resignation
Argo School District 217 Supt. William Toulios resigned immediately Thursday night after months of uncertainty over his future.
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Anita Cummings retiring after 40 years leading United Business Association of Midway
After 40 years at the helm, Anita Cummings is retiring from her leadership role in the United Business Association of Midway.
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Officer Snee, once an Argo student, honored by school board for heroism
Argo Community High School District 217 honored its School Resource Officer, Michael Snee, for his bravery and quick action during a shooting in Summit this summer.