Justice received $2.97 million from Cook County’s Climate Resiliency Planning for Communities Program and has used it to replace culverts and drainage along a stretch of 84th Court, clear a long-overgrown stormwater pond and map the village’s storm sewer system. The 84th Court work directly benefited 30 homes, according to the village. The county put […]
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Roberts Park fire district to survey residents after session on rising calls, costs
The district ran more than 4,800 calls last year as staffing, equipment and apparatus costs climbed, the chief said.
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Trunk or Treat draws costumed crowds in Justice, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park and Summit
Kids in costume collected candy from car trunks Saturday as villages across the area held Trunk or Treat events.
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Village clerk’s puzzle books offer relaxing escape for readers of all ages
Dave Kroll, the Village of Justice clerk, has authored 25 word search puzzle books under the pen name Davey Ray—a childhood nickname. The series, called Paula’s Puzzles and named for his wife, is available on Amazon by searching Davey Ray, and eBay by searching Paula’s Puzzles. Kroll, a retired first responder, designed the books with […]
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Justice family builds a free haunt so every kid gets a Halloween
Every year Hazelett, Jaxson’s father, Steven Crutchfield, and Jaxson turn their home at 8016 S. 87th Ave. in Justice into a walk-through haunt that anyone can visit for free.
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Three Lions clubs raise funds at fifth annual Oktoberfest
The Bridgeview, Justice, and Argo-Summit Lions clubs held their fifth annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Bridgeview Community Center, drawing nearly 100 residents for polka music, brats, and community spirit. The event, which ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featured Eddie Korosa Jr. and His Boys From Illinois. Food included brats, hot […]
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I&M Canal authority hosts ‘Crossroads of America’ history celebration at Justice Park
The I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority will host a free, family-friendly history celebration Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Justice Park District, featuring historical re-enactors portraying George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other American figures. “Crossroads of America,” running 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7747 Oak Grove Avenue in Justice, marks the nation’s […]
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Bedalow sworn in as Justice deputy police chief
Michael Bedalow was sworn in as Justice’s deputy police chief at the village board meeting July 13, filling the vacancy left by Fred Schuerg’s retirement after more than three decades. Bedalow, a 24-year veteran of the Justice Police Department, has spent his entire law enforcement career with the department. He began as a patrol officer, […]
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Roberts Park firefighters promoted, commended for performance during June storms
Roberts Park Fire Protection District promoted three members and commended nearly twenty for their work during devastating storms at a Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. Firefighter/Paramedic Caitlin Flood was sworn in as a full-time member after completing her probationary year. Rebecca Scanlon was promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant James Janchenko was promoted to battalion chief. The […]
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Child endangerment, cell phone ticket, altered plate: Justice police blotter
DUI and child endangerment A 40-year-old man was charged with child endangerment after his two young sons, ages 3 and 1, were found in the back seat of the white Ford he was driving while drunk, police said. Timothy Brennan was arrested at 5:43 p.m. June 29 in the 8800 block of West 87th Street […]