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Tula Beene of Summit: A Leader in Community Service
Tula Beene of Summit takes pride in serving her community.For the past 12 years, Beene has been president of the Argo Summit Lions Club. She has also led the Summit Neighborhood Watch for the last five...
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Ruth Ann Firkins, 82
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Firkins, 82, of Bedford Park, Illinois. She passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2025, joining her late parents, Odie and Eva Hoover.Ruth’s life was...
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Chicago Ridge trustees approve gaming license for Amoco gas station
“Patience is a virtue,” Mayor Jack Lind told Amoco station managers after they finally secured Village Board approval on March 4 for a license needed for video gaming.Managers Almas Khan and Jay Ahmed...
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BBash at Conrady ends in cheers—and whipped cream
Students, teachers, and police officers packed the gym at Conrady Junior High School on Feb. 28, for the school’s annual BBash—a high-energy basketball showdown between staff, first responders, and...
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Man arrested after Palos Park fender bender turns violent
Cook County Sheriff’s Police arrested a man after he struck a 64-year-old man with a tire iron after a minor traffic accident in Palos Park last month, police said.Alfred Amos, 27, was arrested Feb. 24...
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Ex-employee shot outside Bridgeview business
One man was shot and another is in police custody after a shooting Tuesday morning in an industrial area in Bridgeview.Police said the incident took place outside Filta Environmental at 8908 S. Octavia...
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Monee and Crete Take the Plunge
Monee and Crete Police Departments’ award-winning Special Olympics Illinois fundraising teams are at it again. Together, the teams earned $15,105 in the 2025 Polar Plunge for the annual Law Enforcement...
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MJHS PE Teacher Placed on Leave
A Manhattan Junior High School physical education teacher was placed on paid leave and escorted off school property following allegations of inappropriate behavior.District spokeswoman Kimberly Maher...
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$4,672 in cosmetics stolen from Countryside Jewel
More than $4,500 was stolen from the Jewel-Osco store in Countryside by two women whom police said hid merchandise under their jackets.One of the women, Alessandra Vaduva, 26, of Schaumburg, was...
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Man reports assault with grocery cart
A man told Countryside police that another man wearing a black coat intentionally rammed a shopping cart into him at Jewel, 5545 S. Brainard Ave., at 12:27 p.m. March 1.The victim told police the other...
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Survivor recounts fatal McCook shooting that left a bullet in his head
With a gun pointed at his face early that cold winter night, Daniel Nava Jr. had one thought in mind: Survival.“I was just trying to get out of the way,” the 31-year-old Chicago man said.When Sisto...
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Peotone 207U School Board Candidate- Mark Jones
1. What do you believe is the role of a school board member?A school board member must represent the taxpayers and make sure that the students are receiving a quality education. One important role of a...
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Peotone 207U School Board Candidate – Ashley Stachniak
1. What do you believe is the role of the school board member?The role of a school board member is to represent the voice of the community responsibly. A school board needs to be able to develop...
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Peotone Village President Candidate – Chris Vieaux
1. Why did you decide to run for mayor?After much thought and encouragement from family, friends, and community members, I made the decision to run for mayor. Peotone has been my home for over two...
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Peotone Village President Candidate-Peter March
1. Why did you decide to run for mayor?I was raised with the belief that servant leadership means using your talents to benefit the community. During my five-year tenure as mayor, the Village Board has...
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Peotone Trustee Candidate- Jackie Richards
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee?I want to make a difference and stay actively involved in my community. I aim to be a voice for Peotone, as many residents feel that their concerns are not...
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1. Why did you decide to run for trustee?Dealing with the prior administration and board and the lack of transparency. I felt someone needed to run to be the voice for the residents and not let them...
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Oak Lawn urges drivers to obey stop signs
Oak Lawn officials are sending a warning to motorists and they want to make that message clear — slow down.Trustee James Pembroke (4th) said that with spring just around the corner residents who get...
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Comings & Goings: Final days for Party City stores
The liquidation of Party City has entered its final days.Once the go-to store for party supplies and Halloween costumes, Party City decided in December to declare bankruptcy and liquidate. It hired...
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Search for Jeffrey Baker legacy comes up short
Who is Jeffrey A. Baker? Located on the southeast corner of 66th Street and St. Louis Avenue is an honorary street sign with his name on it. While I have passed that way many times, recently the sun...
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