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Little firefighters steal the show at Chicago Ridge open house

by Kelly WhiteOctober 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Chicago Ridge families packed the fire station Thursday, meeting Sparky, sliding the pole, using hoses and watching firefighters’ rescue drills.

Your Town

Mother McAuley welcomes new ministry leaders

by Kelly WhiteSeptember 22, 2025September 28, 2025

Mother McAuley expands ministry team with Father Tom McCarthy and Andy Lundquist, enriching student faith through liturgy, retreats, service, and leadership.

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Bridgeview man charged in fatal 99th and Harlem crash was under influence of cannabis, police say

by Bob BongSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

A Bridgeview man has been charged with reckless homicide in the August 31 fatal crash at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge.

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Cunningham to step down after 16 years in Springfield

by News DeskSeptember 12, 2025March 25, 2026

Sen. Bill Cunningham, a Chicago Democrat with a reputation for taking charge of energy and climate change legislation, will step down at the end of his current term.

Schools

Students make their mark at Paint Jam

by Kelly WhiteSeptember 11, 2025September 12, 2025

Saint Xavier University’s Art and Design Department hosted a Paint Jam on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the school’s Visual Arts Center.

Your Town

Chicago Ridge to host inaugural Community Resource Fair

by Kelly WhiteSeptember 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Chicago Ridge to host its first Community Resource Fair Sept. 20 with 40+ vendors, free services, raffles, and food donations.

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Residents call Harlem & 99th intersection a ‘death trap’

by Nuha AbdessalamSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Chicago Ridge residents and officials demanded faster action on what they call a “death trap” intersection at Harlem Avenue and 99th Street.

Your Town

Fall Fair Brings Crafty Fun to Chicago Ridge

by Kelly WhiteSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025

The Glenn Maker Women’s Auxiliary hosted its 12th annual Fall Craft & Vendor Fair, featuring local vendors, raffles, and fundraising for veterans.

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Man killed in Harlem Avenue crash

by Bob BongSeptember 4, 2025September 4, 2025

One man was killed and two people remain in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash Sunday night at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge.