Two communities held solemn ceremonies to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the first responders who answered the call. Ceremonies were also held in Bedford Park, Hodgkins, and Countryside. Forest View Forest View held a remembrance ceremony attended by village officials, fire and police department members, and residents. Fire […]
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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, […]
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School District 104 Back-to-School Bash draws 1,200 families and community members
School District 104 Superintendent Dr. David Negron said the district’s annual Back-to-School Bash “went very well,” drawing about 1,200 families to Argo High School on Saturday, Aug. 22. The event was rescheduled from the previous week at SD104’s Heritage Middle School due to heavy rain. Argo High School stepped in to host, allowing the district […]
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Summit celebrates Argo Park revitalization with community art and restored spaces
A coalition of nonprofits, government agencies, and residents transformed an underutilized neighborhood park into a gathering place that honors the area’s history while creating space for the future. Argo Park in Summit officially reopened Thursday, August 13, after months of a community engagement project that added a community mural depicting Emmett Till, restored basketball courts […]
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Bennie Wilkins turns 95, and the Summit community is throwing him a party
Bennie B. Wilkins has spent 72 years in Summit, and his family wants the whole neighborhood to know it. The longtime resident, who turned 95 on July 15, will be honored at a banquet Saturday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crystal Sky Banquets in McCook. His four children, 11 grandchildren, and […]
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Summit Park District, Village hold 3rd of July celebration
Stormy weather nearly derailed the annual holiday celebration at Summit Park on Saturday, but organizers moved up the fireworks and the show went on.
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Summit firehouse dog Lola battles seizures; department seeks donations for care
Summit Fire Department’s beloved Dalmatian mascot, Lola, is recovering after a medical emergency that began with a seizure and escalated into a life-threatening condition.
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Southwest suburban gas prices fall to lowest point in weeks
A survey of 26 stations across the Desplaines Valley region conducted Wednesday, June 3, placed the area average at $4.74, down from $4.90 on June 1
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Heritage Middle School student wins Summit vehicle sticker design contest
A seventh-grader’s understated design beat out nearly 70 entries to win the Summit Chamber of Commerce’s vehicle sticker competition.
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Archer Road bridge work in Summit under way
Anticipated bridgework in Summit reduces traffic flow.