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.
Category: Bridgeview
Bridgeview man’s accused killer offered 30-year plea deal
The alleged killer of a Bridgeview man has been offered a deal for 30 years in prison, but the family of the deceased prefers a life sentence.
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.
Cook County reassesses Stickney Township properties; appeals due August 12
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has released initial assessments for residential and commercial properties across Stickney Township, affecting homeowners and business operators in Stickney, Forest View, Burbank, Bedford Park, and Bridgeview. The reassessment is part of the Assessor’s annual cycle, which updates one-third of Cook County’s property valuations each year. The south and west suburbs […]
Bridgeview carnival set for July 2-5 at SeatGeek Stadium
Four-day carnival with free live music, rides, and food runs July 2-5 at Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium.
Lyons Township tornado damage: Property tax relief may be available
Residents of Hickory Hills, Justice, and Bridgeview who sustained significant damage from last week’s EF-2 tornado may qualify for property tax assessment reductions, the Lyons Township Assessor’s Office announced. Properties rendered partially or completely uninhabitable by the severe weather may be eligible for relief, according to Pat Hynes, township assessor. “We understand the challenges that […]
State Rep. Rashid blasts ICE arrests at Bridgeview Courthouse
State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) is calling ICE arrests at the Bridgeview Courthouse this week “a gross violation of the U.S. Constitution and Illinois law” and pledges that his office will seek answers about what happened and why.
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash returns to Bridgeview this weekend — here’s what to know
The Summer Smash hip-hop festival makes its annual return to SeatGeek Stadium this weekend.
Bridgeview launches major road-repair program
The Street Paving and Infrastructure Program targets structural deterioration before winter, aiming to reduce long-term maintenance costs and boost property values.
Man pulls gun in Bridgeview after crashing car; held for evaluation
Bridgeview police said several charges are pending against a man after he crashed his car into a tree on Harlem Avenue and pulled a gun.
