Victor J. Hyzny, 85
Victor J. Hyzny, a longtime resident of Bridgeview, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 85.He was the beloved husband of Irene Hyzny and the loving father of James Hyzny...
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Rosemary A. Smith, 88
Rosemary A. Smith (née Paulus), a beloved longtime resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 88.She was the devoted wife of the late Roy H....
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Doug Richer, 46
Doug Richer, age 46, a proud Marine veteran and resident of Worth, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was the beloved husband of Jamie...
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Pro sports roundup: Stars drop home opener
After the Chicago Stars suffered their worst defeat in franchise history against Orlando on March 14, second-year player Jameese Joseph was not happy.The season opener in Orlando — a 6-0 loss — was a...
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‘I’m tired of this waiting’: Family seeks justice for Arturo Cantu Jr.
Arturo CantuAnother status hearing, another delay. Such is life for the family of the late Arturo Cantu Jr.Once again, four members of Cantu’s family sat in the first row of Room 101 at the Bridgeview...
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Palos Hills Alderman Dawn Nowak set to become city clerk
Fifth Ward Alderman Dawn Nowak is running unopposed for city clerk in the upcoming election, ready to take on a new role in city government.Nowak, who has served as an alderman since 2015, said it just...
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Pekau, Dodge battle to be Orland Park boss
Former friends Keith Pekau and Jim Dodge have gone to war the last couple of months as both are seeking the Orland Park mayoral chair for the next four years.Pekau is an eight-year incumbent and Dodge...
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Henry Targosz
Henry Targosz, a resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away on March 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia J. Targosz (née Nausiedas) and a...
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Man stole $2,313 in tools from Home Depot
A man stole tools valued at $2,313 from Home Depot, 140 Countryside Plaza, around 1:40 p.m. on March 14, according to Countryside police.The thief, described as wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray...
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Viverito retires after decades of public service, daughter Diane to step in...
Diane ViveritoBefore Louis S. Viverito was a township supervisor, a state senator, or a driving force behind Stickney Township’s public health district, he was a barber. His path from cutting hair to...
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From volunteer to alderwoman: Jeylu Gutierrez’s journey of service
Ald. Jeylu B. Gutierrez (14th) carries herself with elegant composure, but beneath her warm presence lies a decisive leader who uses patience and intelligence to guide her ward to success.The...
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City cracks down on illegal car sales and vehicle repairs
A new ordinance has gone into effect that aims to end the practice of using city streets like used car lots called “curbstoning.”Curbstoning is the selling of unregistered and unlicensed vehicles...
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Vedette Hosted a Candidate Meet and Greet
The Vedette hosted a candidate Meet and Greet on Tuesday, March 25, with candidates for Peotone Village Board, Peotone School Board, and Peotone Park District invited to attend.Both mayoral candidates,...
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Peotone Approves Budget
A brief Peotone Village Board meeting approved the budget that was detailed at the March 17 board meeting earlier this month.Per administrator Nick Palmer, some highlights include a maintenance of the...
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Fourth Nelson Generation to Take Over Nelsons Furniture Store
Steve and Tina Nelson are ready to retire and hand over the reins of the Nelson family businesses— Nelsons Furniture, Nelly’s Restaurant on Route 66, and Route 66 Old School Brewing — to the fourth...
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Monee Recognizes a Hero
Monee officials last week recognized the heroic efforts of a man credited with saving a woman’s life.Monee Mayor Therese Bogs and Police Chief Scott Koerner presented the Village of Monee Citizen Valor...
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Local Named Top Gun of the Plunge; Honored in Monee
Eastern Will County’s favorite Special Olympian was honored last week by the Monee Village Board for his Polar Plunge fundraising.Nick Lorenz was named Top Gun of the Plunge’s Region 9 event in...
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MFPD Year-in-Review Offers Post-Consolidation Insight
Manhattan Fire Protection District’s Chief Steve Malone and Deputy Chief Dave Piper presented a comprehensive year-in-review report this week, and the findings offered significant insight into nearly...
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Manhattan School District Discusses Tax Levy
The Manhattan School Board held a special meeting to discuss the tax levy, and the aggregate extension totaled $15,947,831.88. Superintendent Ron Pacheco noted that the following funds would be...
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Crete Honors EMA Heroes
Crete Emergency Management Agency Director Ryan Allison honored exceptional service to EMA members during the March 24 village board meeting.Certificates of Appreciation were presented to five...
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