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Justice board OKs purchase of upgraded Tasers

Justice Village Board members have approved purchasing seven Taser 10 devices for $52,656 from Axon Enterprises Inc. The new equipment is expected to be ready for use in early 2025 after officers complete training. Deputy Police Chief Fred Schuerg highlighted the advancements of the Taser 10s compared to the older Taser 7s during the board’s […]

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Skoczylas steps into superintendent role as first woman to lead SD109

Crystal Skoczylas has made history as the first woman to serve as superintendent of Indian Springs School District 109, a role she stepped into as the new school year began. In April, the SD109 Board of Education approved Skoczylas’s promotion from assistant superintendent to superintendent, succeeding Dr. Blair Nuccio, who retired on July 1, 2024. […]

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Lyons Township Dems hold annual Fall Fest in Summit

The Lyons Township Democratic Organization held their annual Fall Fest this past Saturday. It took place from 11:00AM-1:00PM outside of their headquarters at 63rd Street and Archer Road in Summit. They welcomed approximately 300 people to the event and this year was no disappointment. Food was a plenty with grilled burgers, italian sausage, and hot […]

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EF1 tornado barrels through Justice and Bridgeview

By Carol McGowan An EF1 tornado, packing winds of 90 miles per hour, swept through Justice and Bridgeview Monday night. Village of Justice Public Works Director Joe Cekus said he knew trouble was on the way. “I was looking in the sky for rotation and I heard a train,” he said. “I quickly realized that […]

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Nuccio bids farewell to Indian Springs SD 109

By Carol McGowan After 25 years of serving the area, 22 of those at Indian Springs School District 109, Dr. Blair Nuccio is set to retire. Dr. Nuccio was the assistant superintendent at District 109 before becoming superintendent in July of 2017. Prior to that, he spent three years as the superintendent at Willow Springs […]

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Tollway to hand out free transponder stickers in Justice

By Carol McGowan Earlier this year, the Illinois Tollway began phasing out the plastic I-Pass transponder and introduced a sticker tag that goes on your vehicle’s windshield. If you’re still using a transponder, or want to get a new sticker, the Village of Justice is the place to be on Saturday, June 8. Rather than […]

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Argo High School holds Iftar Dinner for community

By Carol McGowan More than 100 people gathered at Argo Community High School last week for a now annual Ramadan Iftar dinner organized by Argo teacher Nadia Elkhatib. Elkhatib was happy with the turnout for those coming Thursday night to break bread with the school’s Muslim students and their families. “I will continue to do […]

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Retired Chicago cop Vasquez takes on incumbent Rep. Rashid in 21st District

By Steve Metsch A one-term state representative and a retired Chicago police officer will square off in the March 19 Democratic primary for the 21st House District. Incumbent Abdelnasser Rashid, 34, of Bridgeview, is challenged by Vidal Vasquez, 62, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community. This isn’t Vasquez’ first foray into politics. He ran an unsuccessful […]

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