Chicago Ridge’s fifth annual Slice of Summer attracted thousands of guests to Freedom Park for food, fun and fireworks.
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Chicago Ridge Mall’s new PlayTown brings smiles, snacks and swag
Chicago Ridge Mall opened PlayTown, a kid-friendly play area with community-themed equipment and giveaways.
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Cunningham’s Summer Book Club aims to stop the ‘slide’ and spark young readers
State Sen. Bill Cunningham’s Summer Book Club challenges students to read eight books and fight summer learning loss. Rewards included.
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Cilantro Taco Grill brings fast-casual Mexican food to Chicago Ridge Mall
Cilantro Taco Grill opens in Chicago Ridge Mall, serving fresh, fast-casual Mexican food with tacos, bowls, and kids’ meals.
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Chicago Ridge names street for Richards student killed by drunk driver
A new green sign is dedicated in the memory of Amira Nairat, a 15-year-old whose life was cut short on Feb. 4, 2019, when she was struck and killed by a drunk driver.
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Richards delights audiences with high-energy production of Mamma Mia!
Richards High students closed the year with a lively Mamma Mia! musical, celebrating friendship, teamwork, and the joy of performing.
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INSPIRE Wellness Clinic expands mental health care across District 218 schools
INSPIRE Wellness Clinic provides mental health services to District 218 students and staff, supporting emotional well-being, learning, and resilience year-round.
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Raising Cane’s opens with a morning celebration
Raising Cane’s opened in Chicago Ridge with a ribbon-cutting, community celebration, giveaways, and music, drawing crowds and local officials.
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At 101, WWII veteran Fred Burns swears by pancakes, molasses — and faith
WWII veteran Fred Burns turned 101, crediting pancakes, molasses, and faith for his long life during a heartfelt celebration.
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Kites, sunshine and solar power light up Chicago Ridge’s fifth annual Solarbration
Families celebrated solar energy at Freedom Park with kite flying, kids’ activities, music, and hands-on learning at Chicago Ridge Park District’s Solarbration.