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101-year-old Margarito Perez attributes longevity to staying busy
The residents at Lawn Terrace Senior Apartments gathered Dec. 19 for their annual Holiday Party, but this year there was an extra twist, as they also celebrated one of their fellow residents, Margarito...
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Petra Ruiz Chavez
Petra Ruiz Chavez who was born on June 29th, 1926 passed away on Jan. 12th at the age of 99. Visitation was held on Saturday Jan. 18th from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer...
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Daniel E. Krzebiot
Daniel “Danny” E. Krzebiot, beloved son of Edward Sr. and the late Julia (née Cetera), passed away surrounded by family and friends. He was a devoted brother to Judith, Thomas (Carol), and Edward Jr.,...
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Independence Junior High speech team wins big with 22 awards at IESA state meet
The Independence Junior High speech team in Palos Heights claimed 22 awards at the Illinois Elementary School Association state meet on Nov. 9, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. The team...
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Dr. Justin Antos strikes a chord with music education
Dr. Justin Antos is about to experience a night most educators never imagine, hanging out with music superstars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards. However, his invitation isn’t due to...
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Chicago Ridge Library’s coding program inspires tomorrow’s future leaders
On any given weekday, a quiet hum of curiosity fills the Chicago Ridge Public Library. But on coding club days, the energy is electric. Groups of children huddle around self-made robots, computer...
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Stitching Together Creativity and Community: Chicago Ridge Library’s Sewing...
The rhythmic hum of a sewing machine, the gentle pull of thread through fabric, and the soft rustle of textiles create a meditative symphony that soothes the soul. In the quiet intimacy of a sewing...
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State grants $2.2 million to address Justice flooding
The village of Justice is getting help from the state of Illinois to deal with flooding problems to the tune of $2.2 million.The Justice Stormwater Improvement Project will involve replacing multiple...
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Flagg Creek pond dredging could unearth lost golf balls
If you’ve ever lost golf balls in the pond that guards the ninth hole at Flagg Creek Golf Course, you may get a late Christmas present.Chances are hundreds if not thousands of golf balls will be hauled...
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Countryside police seek grant to cover camera costs
Countryside Police Chief Paul Klimek is hoping a grant he applied for will cover the cost of body and in-car cameras used by officers.At the Jan. 8 meeting of the city council, Klimek asked the...
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Southwest Side leaders slam ‘back-door taxes’
Chicago’s $17.1 billion 2025 budget narrowly passed the City Council on Monday, Dec. 16, following contentious debates over tax increases and debt restructuring. Southwest Side aldermen Silvana Tabares...
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Charges dropped against Oak Lawn cop in teen’s beating
All charges have been dropped against an Oak Lawn police officer accused of using excessive force in the arrest of a teen following a traffic stop two years ago.Charges against Officer Patrick...
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Luz Escudero adds scoring punch for Kelly girls
For a few years, Kelly’s goal was to get to the upper echelon of Public League girls basketball.Under coach Hector Hernandez, the Trojans started at the bottom in the Green and worked their way up...
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La Grange attorney David Imielski named to Lyons Township board
For several years, David Imielski has wanted “to become more involved in my community.” He certainly is now.Imielski, 53, an attorney who lives in La Grange, was sworn in Jan. 14 as a trustee on the...
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Palos Park’s Polk warns of tax scams in the coming months
The next few months will be known to many as tax season.But Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk knows it as another season.Scam season.Polk said at the Jan. 13 village council meeting that phone...
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Lopez showcases new gunshot detection system
Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) held a live demonstration of a proposed gunshot technology pilot program between the City of Chicago and Alarm.com subsidiary Shooter Detection Systems at Davis Square Park on...
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Looking Back January 16, 2025
The Peotone Vedette: January 3, 1975“1974 – The Year That Was in Peotone”By Audrey DeMuth“As 1974 opened, Peotone drivers, like our counterparts everywhere, were in the grip of a gas shortage that...
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Gotion a Main Driver of Kankakee County Economy Last Year
At the Kankakee County Board meeting on January 14, Economic Alliance Director Tim Nugent presented the organization’s annual report. Members were told EV battery manufacturer Gotion was the top...
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Monee Police Blotter: January 7-11
On January 7, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Kamari McMillan, 19, of Chicago, for having no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and driving...
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Have Your Dog’s Back
With families all over welcoming new furry family members into their homes, many are unprepared for the challenges of dog ownership – not just potty training, barking, obedience, and grooming – but...
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