Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani of Moraine Valley Community College received the 2026 Trailblazer Award from Chicago Muslim Bar Association of Chicago.
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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.
Monee Police Report
*All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MONEE On May 27, Monee Police arrested Kelton Davis, 28, of Fort Worth, Texas. Davis was charged with harassment through electronic communications after an incident reported to Monee Police on April 21. Davis was cited and released on a pre-trial notice-to-appear. On […]
Stickney celebrates Cinco de Mayo with food, music and community
The Village of Stickney held its annual Cinco de Mayo Mex Fest on Sunday, June 7, at 43rd and Ridgeland, drawing families for tacos, churros, face painting, and live entertainment. The free event ran from 2 to 7 p.m. and featured a petting zoo operated by A Zoo To You of Huntley, where children fed […]
26 Argo High seniors awarded Higher Education Foundation scholarships totaling $39,000
Twenty-six seniors from Argo High School’s Class of 2026 received scholarships from the Argo Higher Education Foundation, with awards ranging from $500 to $2,500. Thirteen students earned Gold Tier scholarships of $2,500 each. Thirteen others received Silver Tier awards of $500. “These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a deep commitment to their […]
Cheryl Hansen, Tri-State FPD fire commissioner, dies at 71
Cheryl Hansen, who spent decades in the fire service and emergency medical services across three fire departments and served as a fire commissioner with Tri-State Fire Protection District, died May 29 surrounded by family and friends. She was 71. Ms. Hansen, nee Checker, devoted her career to emergency response and patient care. She began as […]
Archer Avenue Car Show draws record crowds, boosts local business
The 11th annual event filled nine blocks with thousands of classic cars and families, cementing itself as the neighborhood’s biggest community gathering of the year.
Worth’s Pawfficer Louie recognized for service and compassion
Worth Police Department therapy K9 Louie earns Illinois crisis response certification, expanding his role supporting students, families and communities.
Car show fun, summer reading, library programs and Patriots Day: Patricia Tyznik
Welcome summer! What a way to kick off the month of June in the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood! The Archer Avenue Car Show drew in over a thousand people. The overall vibe was pure summer joy. The weather turned out beautiful and people were loving walking down a closed Archer Avenue. There were hundreds of amazing […]
Food drives, pizza rewards, and a love of animals: Peggy Zabicki
From honoring fallen officers to feeding families to dancing together, one southwest side community finds strength in showing up for each other.
