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Chicago Ridge adding license plate readers, new restaurant and farmers market
The Chicago Ridge Village Board approved three new license plate readers and plans for a farmers market at its Jan. 14 meeting.The Chicago Ridge Police Department is expanding its crime-fighting tools...
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Arnulfo Izquierdo, 69
Arnulfo Izquierdo, who was born on Aug. 14, 1955, passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 69.A visitation was held on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer...
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Ruth A. Lee
Ruth A. Lee, a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away at the age of 78. She was born in Amityville, New York.Lee was the beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Lee and the dear sister of the late John...
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Four siblings, one school, a year to remember at Oak Lawn High
For four Rybicki siblings stalking the halls at Oak Lawn High School this year, family is never far away.Luke Rybicki, 14, is a freshman adjusting to the fast pace between classes. Abby, 15, is a...
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McAuley High School’s prom dress resale makes formal wear more affordable
Finding the perfect prom dress can be costly and stressful. The task was a little easier for students this year thanks to the Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Mother’s Club’s Graduation and Prom...
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Worth Park District athletic coordinator inspires local sports engagement
Nicholas Mioni has always been an athlete, striving to improve his skills at every opportunity. Whether it was neighborhood baseball games or collegiate volleyball matches, Mioni’s determination to...
View ArticleLawrence E. Stanek, 102
Lawrence E. Stanek, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and longtime lithographer, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at his home in Palos Heights. He was 102.Stanek was the beloved husband of the...
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JJC’s Culinary Arts Program Cooking Up Success
Seven alumni of Joliet Junior College’s Culinary Arts program have attained success and recognition by finding careers at Michelin restaurants, a distinction only the best restaurants achieve. Four of...
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Kankakee Police Still Lack Critical Evidence in Mass Shooting Case
Three weeks after a New Year’s Day mass shooting left two people dead, Kankakee Police Chief Chris Kidwell told aldermen gathered for the Tuesday, January 21, City Council meeting, that he still is...
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Looking Back
The Peotone Vedette: January 31, 1975There were three related articles on the front page of the paper that week – and those three concerned the fire department… “Presbyteers Donate to Fire Department...
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Manhattan Police Blotter: January 19-23
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of lawAt 5:17 a.m., on January 23, Manhattan Police Officers...
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Peotone Police Blotter: January 21-23
On January 21, Peotone Police and Fire were dispatched to a field 1/4 mile east of Harlem for a report of a vehicle found in the field with its hazard lights on and visible damage. The fire department...
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Peotone School Board Approves New HVAC
The elementary school has had several issues with heat and the boiler not cooperating, so it was no surprise that a new HVAC system was in the capital expenditure list.What was a surprise, though, was...
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McCord Gallery showcases Stagg student art
Stephanie Lipkie, 17, of Palos Hills, shows off a ceramic cat she made for her sister at McCord Gallery on Friday night. (Photo by Kelly White)As sunlight streams through the tall windows of the McCord...
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Crusader chess goes live and picks up a win
Brother Rice’s Crusader Chess Team dominated Hope Academy for their final home game of the season last week. Not only did all six of Rice’s players win on January 22, but the match was broadcast for...
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Man charged with gun possession, domestic battery after Archer Avenue incident
A Chicago man faces multiple charges, including aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and domestic battery, following a reported disturbance on the city’s Southwest Side.Antione D. Bridge, 23, of...
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Fat Johnnie’s tops list of favorite hot dog stands
It’s always fun to look at lists. Maybe it’s looking back at a list of the most popular toys when we were kids or the coolest new cars when we were dreaming of our first one.Then there’s the lists of...
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Chicago police arrest man on drug, weapons charges in South Side investigation
Chicago police arrested a 30-year-old man on multiple drug and weapons charges as part of an investigation into reported drug sales on the South Side.Officers took David Nelson, of the 7700 block of...
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Woman charged after allegedly pulling gun during altercation in Chicago Lawn
A woman was charged with battery and aggravated assault after allegedly threatening another woman with a gun during a dispute inside her home in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police said.Chantel T....
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DUI arrest leads to firearm charge
A man found asleep behind the wheel in a Southwest Side alley was charged with driving under the influence and other offenses after police discovered a gun in his vehicle.Hugo Ernesto Chavez, 26, of...
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