Chicago Ridge Archives - The Reporter

American Munchies Company rolls out bold new burger menu

by Kelly WhiteApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

Chicago Ridge candy shop expands into smash burgers, loaded fries, and catering while keeping its nostalgic sweets and family-run roots.

Your Town

Sarah Abdelhadi named principal of Ridge Central School

by Kelly WhiteApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Sarah Abdelhadi, currently assistant principal at Columbus Manor School in Oak Lawn, will become principal of Ridge Central School in District 127.5 this July.

VisionHER ignites big dreams at Chicago Ridge Mall

by Kelly WhiteMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Women gathered at Chicago Ridge Mall for VisionHER’s first event, creating vision boards, building connections, and focusing on future goals together.

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Leighanne Kaczmarek named next principal at Ridge Lawn Elementary School

by Kelly WhiteMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Leighanne Kaczmarek, who has spent her entire career in Chicago Ridge School District 127.5, was appointed as Ridge Lawn Elementary’s next principal, starting July 1, 2026.

Eats

Frankfort gets its burger fix with Berger Station reopening

by Kelly WhiteMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Berger Station to reopen in Frankfort with gourmet burgers and a specialty grilled cheese, led by restaurateur Walter Narsolis.

Your Town

Sweetheart Social turns Frontier Park into a family celebration

by Kelly WhiteFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Chicago Ridge Park District welcomed 57 guests for its Family Sweetheart Social, celebrating inclusive family fun with dancing, photos and entertainment.

Regional New News

Chicago Ridge train derailment snarls traffic, cancels Metra service

by News DeskFebruary 11, 2026March 25, 2026

An early morning train derailment in Chicago Ridge has snarled traffic in that village and Oak Lawn as well as forcing Metra to cancel service on the SouthWest Service line from Manhattan to Union Station.