Vella Quintana picked up a certificate at The Home Depot in Bedford Park on Saturday, Oct. 3. She had just finished her 100th KIDS Workshop. Store manager Robert Garcia said she is the first child to reach 100 workshops at the store, 7200 S. Cicero Ave. Along with the certificate of achievement, Vella received a […]
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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
Dodgeball championships bring national spotlight to Bedford Park
The USA Dodgeball Premier Tour National Championships took place Sept. 4-6 at the Winstrust Sports Complex.
Bedford Park Fire Department dedicates new engine to late retired Chief Rubel
The Bedford Park Fire Department pushed two new engines into service Friday morning, dedicating one to retired Fire Chief Robert Rubel, who led the department for 22 years before his death in June at age 83. Engine 71 and Engine 72 were formally blessed in a traditional wet-down ceremony at Fire Station 1, 6820 S. […]
Dodgeball national championships coming to Bedford Park
After visiting places such as Las Vegas, Boston, New Orleans and other cities, the USA Dodgeball Premier Tour National Championships are headed to Bedford Park this year.
4 teens killed when pickup flies off overpass and crashes into box car
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A fourth victim died after she was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
Federal disaster loans available for June storm damage in Cook County
Governor Pritzker’s disaster declaration for June 11 tornado and storm damage was approved by the Small Business Administration; applications for small loans now open.
Bedford Park history club taps local memory
The Bedford Park Public Library launched its first history club in January, filling a gap in the community’s efforts to preserve and celebrate local memory. The Remember When History Club held its inaugural meeting on January 13 and now gathers the second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rubel/Rackow Building, […]
Former Argo D217 superintendent pleads not guilty to theft and official misconduct
William Toulios, the former superintendent of Argo Community High School District 217, has been charged with theft and official misconduct for allegedly using a district-issued credit card to pay for more than $10,000 in personal expenses, including adult websites, golf equipment, and gift cards.
Porfirio announces over $180,000 coming to area libraries
Eleven libraries and school districts across the 11th Senate District will receive more than $180,000 in state grants to upgrade security, expand collections, and boost literacy programs.
