The Peotone American Legion Auxiliary is one of those hardworking organizations that make immeasurable contributions to the community but never make an issue of it.
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Wick’s Bicycle Shop makes plea to save antique light pole
The owner of a small business in Grant Park is frustrated with the village board over a lack of communication and plans to take down an antique light pole in front of her building.
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Manhattan adds part-time officer, new police vehicle
Village of Manhattan residents will see a new face cruising around town as the police department has added a new officer, Officer Guadalupe Quintanilla.
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Two storms cause $520,000 damage to Beecher schools
The numbers have not been completely crunched, but it looks like a pair of storms did a half million dollars’ worth of damage to Beecher School District 200U.
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Bolt appointed alderwoman in Countryside
Lifelong resident of Countryside is the city’s new alderwoman as Bolt moves from treasurer’s job.
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Only in Chicago: 5K race on Midway Airport runway benefits children and adults with disabilities
This year’s Midway 5K, taking place on Sept. 13, features a unique running course; Midway Airport’s tarmac! All proceeds from the run will fund the Special Children’s Charities organization that sprung from the Chicago’s 1968 Special Olympics. To register, visit: secure.qgiv.com/event/midway5k/.
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Southwest Side police make 8 arrests
Police arrested eight people on the Southwest Side between Aug. 12 and Aug. 24 on charges ranging from gun possession to domestic battery.
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La Grange Legion post distributes $61,500 to 15 local nonprofits
The American Legion Robert E. Coulter Jr. Post 1941 in La Grange gave away $61,500 to 15 local nonprofits at its annual Charitable Giving Night on Wednesday, Aug. 19, with representatives from most organizations on hand to receive checks. Combined with about $15,000 in scholarships to Lyons Township students, the post has donated $75,000 locally […]
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Chicago Bears mascot makes a stop at Summit Library
Summit Public Library welcomed the Chicago Bears mascot, Staley, on Saturday, August 22, for an hour-long meet-and-greet that turned into a lucky break for one family. A mother and her 3-year-old son, Jackson, stopped by the library around 10:30 a.m. for an unrelated appointment. Jackson was already dressed in Bears gear—the team was playing the […]
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Old Timers Softball Club marks 50 years with free community picnic
The Old Timers Softball Club celebrated a half-century of summer tradition Saturday, August 22, hosting their 50th Annual Picnic at Argo Park in Summit in partnership with Nubian 9 Forever Argo. The free event drew families and neighbors from noon to 6 p.m. for hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, rib tips, potato salad, spaghetti, green beans, […]