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 […]
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Mitch Milenkovic named mayor of Stickney
Milenkovic, appointed mayor on May 29, has lived in Stickney since 1988.
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Storage tank explodes at Stickney chemical plant; no injuries
A storage tank at the Koppers Inc. plant in Stickney exploded and erupted in flames Wednesday evening, May 27.
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Pets and K9 units gather for Forest View Pet Parade
More than 30 dogs and their owners marched through Forest View on Saturday, May 16, with K9 units from four neighboring police departments joining the procession. The second annual Pet Walk/Parade began at 10 a.m. from 46th and Oak Park, traveling west on 46th Street to Village Hall, where a block party followed with treats, […]
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Stickney-Forest View Little League celebrates Opening Day with community parade
Photos: Families, players, and local officials marched through Stickney to kick off the baseball season.
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Area police departments raise thousands for Special Olympics Illinois
Police officers from across the region gathered atop Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 15, to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with participating departments selling merchandise and collecting donations throughout the morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, officers and village officials participating in Cop on a Rooftop staffed tables at multiple locations. The effort paid off: […]
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Update: Stickney mourns Mayor Jeff Walik
Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik passed away on Saturday, May 9, after an illness.
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Stickney trustee Jeff White retires after 16 years of public service
After 16 years of public service on the Stickney Village Board, Trustee Jeff White retired at the end of February.
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García delivers fed dollars for Forest View, Brookfield, Summit and Stickney community projects
More than $13 million in direct federal funding is coming to benefit 15 organizations on Chicago’s Southwest Side and southwestern suburbs.
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Man missing in unincorporated Stickney Township
Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man from unincorporated Stickney Township.