PETER STEVE BARTOSZEK Peter Steve Bartoszek, 24, passed away September 22. Cherished and beloved son of Maria (nee Zieder) and Jan Bartoszek; dearest brother of the late Kathrine “Kasia” Bartoszek; treasured grandson of the late Aniela and the late Jozef Zieder and the late Elzbieta and the late Stefan Bartoszek; lovingly survived by aunts, uncles,…
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ARCHDIOCESAN BISHOP KEVIN M. BIRMINGHAM Most Rev. Kevin M. Birmingham, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago and former secretary to Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. He was 51 years old, a few days shy of his 52nd birthday. Birmingham was born on Oct. 7, 1971…
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DOROTHY “DOTTIE” GIERACH Dorothy A. “Dottie” Gierach (nee Bonner), 101, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Honorable Will Gierach (1999). Loving mother of Sharon (Ed) Schussler, James (Melissa) Gierach, Beverly (Tim) Siemers, Marilyn Gierach and Marcia Gierach. Cherished grandmother of Brian and Debbie; Julie, Laura and…
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NATHALIE DELORES HARAN Nathalie Delores Haran (nee Trezbiatowski), age 84, passed away September 5. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Haran; cherished daughter of the late Susie (nee Wierzba) and the late Henry Trezbiatowski; loving sister of Susan Proskey, the late Rose Marie Wawroski, the late Gerald Trezbiatowski, the late Bernadette (the late Selvio) DeAngeles,…
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MARIA FRAGOSO Maria Fragoso (nee Esparza) age 97, of Chicago, Clearing community, passed away peacefully August 28, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Sebastian Fragoso; loving mother of Juan (Carmen) Fragoso, Rosa (Leopoldo) Ramirez, Michael (Miroslava) Fragoso and the late Bertha (late Leo) Villarreal; dearest grandmother of Leo, Bertha,…
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JAMES “JIM” MICHAEL JOSEPH ARDOVITCH James Michael Ardovitch, 87, passed away peacefully August 26, surrounded by his family. He was a Navy veteran. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary of 61 years; children Mary Ann (Jim) Minick, Patricia (Bill) Scott, Joseph, grandchildren; Quincy (Nicole), Joseph (Sarah), Adam, Billy (Tina), Mark, Angela, Matt, Alexis,…
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DOROTHY A. DUBIEL Dorothy A. Dubiel, of Chicago, Clearing community, graced this earth for 94 years, passed away August 17. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward W. Dubiel; loving mother of Suzanne (Dennis) Mola, Paul Dubiel, Claudia (Dan) Olson and Edward Dubiel; cherished grandmother of Rachel Mola, David (Lauren) Mola, Eric Olson,…
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Aleco S. Julius, 71, passed away on August 23. Mr. Julius was a lifelong resident of the Village of Summit, a village trustee for eight years, and was an alumnus of Argo High School’s Class of 1969. He worked for many years and retired from the Argo-Summit Post Office. Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez told the…
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EARL NATHAN COUCH, JR. Earl Nathan Couch, Jr., age 87, passed away August 11. Retired Oak Lawn Fire Fighter. Beloved husband to the late Margaret (Margie) Couch; devoted father of Andrew (Mary) Couch, Laurie (John) De Haan, and Bernard B.J. Couch; proud grandfather of, Jessica (James) Schwenn Griff, David Schwenn (Bonnie), Bradley and Jordan Couch,…
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STANISLAW BOBAK Stanislaw Bobak, age 70, passed away August 5. Loving father of Maria (Jan) Jurkowska, Halina (Stanislaw) Cyrwus, Jadwiga (Stanislaw) Lenart and Jan (Dorota) Bobak; dear grandfather of Krzysztof, Mateusz, Andrzej, Joanna, Aneta, Agnieszka, Piotr, Marcin, Karolina, Franciszek and Anna; dearest great-grandfather of Dominik, Bartus, Maksymilian, Nicola, Remigiusz, Julia, Jan and Michal; cherished son…
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Capacity crowd speaks out against Evergreen Park dispensary
By Joe Boyle Additional chairs had to be brought out to seat an overflow crowd of Evergreen Park residents who attended a meeting April 15 regarding a proposed cannabis dispensary for the village. And many who were in attendance voiced their opposition to having a dispensary in Evergreen Park. Most of the people cited safety, traffic…
Countryside puts dog park on hold, will require leashes in two parks
By Steve Metsch The city of Countryside has put on hold building a dog park, but canines and their owners are still in store for a treat. The city council has unanimously approved a plan to permit dogs in City Park and Countryside Park this year. Previously, they were not allowed in the parks. While…
Bridgeview approves auto repair shop
Moves up time for May 1 village board meeting By Steve Metsch Bridgeview is getting a new automotive repair shop. The village board at its April 17 matinee meeting approved a special use permit that will allow a repair shop at 9010 S. Beloit Ave. There was no discussion among trustees. The board followed the…
Summit Fire Department blood drive draws a crowd
By Carol McGowan The Summit Fire Department, along with the Village of Summit, and the Argo Summit Lions Club held a blood drive this past Saturday, and it drew a crowd that even impressed the American Red Cross. It took place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with non-stop donors walking through the door. Fire…
Hodgkins toasts village businesses
By Carol McGowan Hodgkins Mayor Ernest Millsap and the Board of Trustees celebrated the village’s businesses at its annual Business Appreciation Breakfast on April 10. Over 100 people gathered at the Hodgkins Administration Center for a hearty breakfast hosted by the village. Representatives from many businesses that are located in or that work within the…
Pickleball courts coming to Palos Park
By Jeff Vorva There will finally be outdoor pickleball in Palos Park. In a process that went longer than anticipated, the Palos Park Village Council was able give the green light to get a pickleball project started on the Village Green. The council voted April 8 to award the contract to U.S. Tennis Court Construction…
First Secure Bank to host American Eagle gold coin sale
From staff reports First Secure Bank & Trust of Palos Hills announced its annual May sale of 1-ounce and ¼-ounce American Eagle Gold Coins, produced by the U.S. Mint, will take place from 10 a.m.to noon on Saturdays, May 4, May 11, May 18 and May 25. The sale will take place at First Secure…
Donate teddy bears to our local police
. Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . Have you ever seen the 1955 movie The Night of the Hunter? The children in this movie show such bravery and acceptance in what life has thrown at them. They have to deal with unimaginable events and sadness. At one…
Boy Scouts collecting tattered flags for disposal
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 517-7796 . Goodbye April, hello May. Our American Flag, the symbol of our country, should always be treated with respect. But after bearing Chicago’s brutal winters and hot blazing summers along with being in the windiest city,…
Solarbration: Chicago Ridge celebrates fun in the sun
By Kelly White The sun is shining and after a long winter, Chicago Ridge residents ready for it. In honor of National Solar Appreciation Day, the Chicago Ridge Park District offered residents the opportunity to come out and celebrate with a Solarbration, the free event was held outside of Freedom Activity Center, 6252 Birmingham St.,…
Illinois News
Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state-funded health plans
By PETER HANCOCK and JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Immigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that benefit noncitizens, regardless of their immigration status. Those programs offer health coverage for low-income individuals who would otherwise qualify for…
As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away
By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, when Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, but they are still in use across the U.S. and in Illinois. The presence of lead pipes has persisted due in part to…
Capitol Briefs: State unveils report on racial disparities among homeless populations
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Tackling homelessness requires addressing racial injustice, according to a new report commissioned by the state’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The report found that Black people are eight times more likely to experience homelessness than white people. Remedying this disparity, according to the report, would require “long-term…
Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?
by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project April 16, 2024 This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in West Garfield Park was not working – again. The outage lasted four days, starting just after a crew dug up her front lawn to install a check valve in…
Bears pitch $3.2B stadium plan, but Pritzker still ‘skeptical’ despite team’s $2B pledge
By DILPREET RAJU & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday afternoon, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public events while pinning their hopes on yet-to-be-had conversations with the governor and lawmakers. The Bears…
Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Natural gas is fueling a fight between consumer advocates, a powerful utility company and the state. Amid competing advertising campaigns, accusations of mismanagement and state decarbonization efforts, the Illinois Commerce Commission is starting a process that will shape how the state regulates the increasingly controversial industry. …
Komatsu mining truck named 2024 ‘coolest thing made in Illinois’
By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu was crowned the winner of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of “the coolest thing made in Illinois” at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday. The truck was one of more than 200 entries in the 5th annual contest hosted…
Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – For decades, lobbyists in the Illinois Statehouse have been required to report how much they spend wining, dining and entertaining lawmakers. Currently, though, there is no law requiring lobbyists to disclose how much they are paid by corporations, industry groups or other special interest organizations. That…
Illinois Senate advances changes to state’s biometric privacy law after business groups split
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – It’s been more than a year since the Illinois Supreme Court “respectfully suggest(ed)” state lawmakers clarify a law that’s led to several multi-million-dollar settlements with tech companies over the collection of Illinoisans’ biometric data. On Thursday, a bipartisan majority in the Illinois Senate did just that,…
Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office. This process is one of the latest initiatives of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ ongoing effort to modernize the office and its services. Notaries…