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Arlington Heights Hosts Frontier Days Festival with Fireworks Spectacle
Arlington Heights, IL – Frontier Days Festival 2024 is set to take place from July 3rd to 7th at Recreation Park. Hosted by community volunteers and Frontier Days Festival, Inc., the event features carnival rides, concessions, and concerts. The Village is reminding residents and guests to use caution when navigating the event areas and watching for pedestrians.
Highland Park to mark 2 years since parade shooting; mother speaks on youngest's victim health
Thursday marks two years since the deadly mass shooting at Highland Park's Fourth of July parade.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe mother of the youngest shooting survivor, Cooper Roberts, shared an update on his health journey Wednesday.The 10-year-old was paralyzed from the waist down in the 2022 shooting. His mother, Keely, said he has really taken to adaptive sports."Cooper has become like the world's biggest adaptive sled hockey fan," she said. "Cooper is playing sled hockey like crazy. He loves it."Last week, the suspected shooter, Robert Crimo III, rejected a plea deal, which came as a...
Arlington Heights Awaits Bear Response to Racetrack Tax Proposal
The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reported a response was submitted by the Bears to a proposed solution for the tax standoff over the racetrack, which might mean a shift in the stadium outlook.
Illinois gas tax, minimum wage, drivers licenses: July 1 marks big changes in state
From a gas tax increase to paycheck changes for many, Monday marks several major changes across Illinois and in parts of the Chicago area. While Jan. 1 is often thought to be the start of new laws, a number of them actually begin on July 1 -- and this year is no different.
DuPage County Division of Transportation announce major road construction projects kicking off this year
“It’ll be a great place if they ever finish it,” the old O. Henry quote, jabbing at the seemingly endless construction around New York City, comes to mind every summer in Illinois; as construction crews come out of winter hibernation to fill some of the potholes expanded by the thawing and freezing of precipitation on roads’ surfaces. This year, as part of its five-year Transportation ...
Comings and goings in Harlem
The town of Harlem, which was incorporated in 1884, included today’s Forest Park and areas of River Forest. The Harlem Post was a local German weekly newspaper for Harlem’s German population. According to the publisher, a German weekly was necessary because Harlem, based on its population at the time, “is considered one of the most German settlements in Illinois, because the large German papers do not reach this area, and because most residents are not able to understand the English weekly papers.” Its first edition was published on Sept. 12, 1895.
New task force to address high-risk funeral processions
On June 7, Bernadette McLain of Forest Park was driving north on Des Plaines Avenue. But when she turned right on Jackson Boulevard, she encountered a funeral procession traveling west down the same road. Suddenly, McLain said, a big black SUV was speeding toward her, traveling the wrong direction into...
OP Public Health Director Theresa Chapple steps down
After about three years in the position, Oak Park’s Public Health Director Theresa Chapple will be officially leaving her role July 12. Chapple is taking a couple weeks of vacation now, according to village officials, and is not expected back by the time her official tenure concludes. For now, Deputy Village Manager Lisa Shelley will oversee the public health department, which celebrated its 75th anniversary this year.
Lombard, IL: 4th of July Fireworks Display at Madison Meadow Park
Lombard, IL – Gather your friends and family to celebrate Independence Day at Lombard’s 4th of July Fireworks Display this Thursday at Madison Meadow Park. The event will commence at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m., promising a night of dazzling fireworks and community spirit. According to the Village of...
Village of Niles Extends Vehicle Sticker Deadline to August 15
Due to construction at Village Hall and the Village’s recent cybersecurity incident, Mayor George D. Alpogianis and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Niles today announced a 45-day extension to the deadline for displaying 2024-2025 vehicle stickers. Instead of requiring stickers to be displayed by July 1, stickers must now be displayed by August 15. The Village of Niles appreciates the cooperation of the public and all those who have already purchased their sticker.
Independence Day Celebrations Light Up Carol Stream, IL with Concert and Fireworks
Carol Stream, IL – Carol Stream is set to host its Independence Day festivities on July 4 at the Ross Ferraro Town Center. The event will feature food concessions starting at 6 p.m., followed by a performance from Hillbilly Rockstarz at 7 p.m. A spectacular fireworks display will conclude the night at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Ravinia and Your Library: Request Free Lawn Passes
Your Library is excited to again be able to offer a limited number of Ravinia Lawn Passes to River Forest Public Library cardholders, generously provided through Ravinia Festival’s Words & Music outreach program 2024. If you are interested in receiving a set of lawn passes, here’s what you need...
Low attendance dooms Highland Park French Market
Gone are the summer days of sipping and shopping at Highland Park’s French Market, formerly known as the Artisan Market. As of June 13, the city has canceled the weekly market, which was supposed to be held every Sunday through the end of summer at The Lot, a makeshift downtown venue located at 525 Central […] The post Low attendance dooms Highland Park French Market appeared first on The Record.
The village isn’t listening
After living in the village of Oak Park for 25 years, it is surprising how little our voices are heard in this small community. When the Madison Street road diet was implemented, there was prompt removal of the planters and trees without warning, evidently fearing community input. There was a 5-story apartment building approved despite a 7-0 vote rejection by the Plan Commission. Now we are pushing forward with leaf-bagging, which is opposed by the majority of the village. It has been stated that the recycling service may not be able to continue leaf pickup.
Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113
A new top dog has enrolled in summer school with Township High School District 113. A firearm-detecting K9 team will begin Monday, July 8, at Deerfield High School, as part of a weeklong pilot program that could be added to the district’s security measures moving forward, according to a community message from Brian Ahmer, District […] The post Firearm-detecting K9 unit gets trial run with Township High School District 113 appeared first on The Record.
Village Offices Closed on July 4th
The Village of Itasca offices will be closed on July 4th. Please note that garbage pickup will not be affected and will occur on July 1st and July 8th as scheduled. Normal office hours will resume on Friday, July 5th. Refuse containers may be placed on the street after 4:00...
City seeking $2 million from state to fund shelter rehabs
City officials plan to request a $2 million grant from the state government to complete funding for the rehabilitation of Hilda’s Place emergency homeless shelter in the basement of Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St., and residents will be able to submit input on the application over the next week.
Local WWII veteran's Purple Heart returned to family 82 years after it was first awarded
The Illinois Treasurer’s Office has returned another missing Purple Heart. The latest medal has been returned to the family of Jerome Even of Park Ridge. He was awarded the Purple Heart in 1942 for his service during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Evanston Public Library celebrates National Black Business Month with punch card program
August is National Black Business Month, and the Evanston Public Library will be celebrating by encouraging Evanstonians to explore and shop at Black-owned businesses in our community. National Black Business Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Black-owned businesses to our economy and communities. It serves...
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