Jessi Virtusio

New $1M open space to be called Elmgrove Park planned in village of Elmwood Park

July 24, 2023 at 6:30 a.m.

The former site of New Horizon Temple in Elmwood Park may be transformed into Elmgrove Park before the end of the year, according to village officials. "(The site) was formerly...

Jeff Peterson (back row, from left); Jarett Delrose; Skylar Crudup; coaches Jeremy Kreigher, Jeff Peterson and Michael Mines; and Lawson Sizemore (front row) won the Great American Big Wheel Race in 2022. This year's fundraising event is on July 22 in Joliet.

Things to do July 21-27 in the Southland

July 19, 2023 at 3:08 p.m.

Here are some other events happening from July 21 to 27 in the Southland. Illinois Hot Sauce Expo This is from noon to 6 p.m. July 22 and 23 in...

Bands booked for the second annual Southside SummerFest on July 22 in Marist High School's stadium include Freddy Jones Band, which includes Terry Goldstein (from left, guitar), Ben Loshin (drums), Marty Lloyd (lead vocals, guitar) and Rich Ross (bass, backing vocals).

Southside SummerFest returns to Marist High School stadium

July 13, 2023 at 6:26 a.m.

Marist High School welcomes back some alumni onstage and behind the scenes for the second annual Southside SummerFest July 22 in Chicago. The Rev. Tom Hurley from Marist High School's...

Kammi Nelson (left) of Flossmoor and Max Molenda of Orland Park, who are part of the Blue Team for Oak Lawn Park District Theatre's Broadway Jr. production of "Aladdin Jr." to be performed July 14 to 16 at Oak View Center's Erica Heilmann Theatre.

Things to do July 14-20 in the Southland

July 11, 2023 at 5:21 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from July 14 to 20 in the Southland. 'Aladdin Jr.' Oak Lawn Park District Theatre's Broadway Jr. presents "Aladdin Jr." with Blue and Red...

Tinley Park-Park District presents the free Chalk the Walk outdoors to celebrate Unplug Illinois Day. The public art experience includes a chance to share positive messages on the sidewalk surrounding The Band Shell, Community Park and White Water Canyon Water Park.

Unplug Illinois Day features Chalk the Walk in Tinley Park

July 10, 2023 at 9:53 a.m.

More than 30 communities are scheduled to participate July 15 in Illinois Park & Recreation Association's fifth annual Unplug Illinois Day. Tinley Park-Park District hosts the third year of Chalk...

Patrick Myers performs as the late Freddie Mercury in Killer Queen, a tribute to the band Queen, which performs on July 11 and 12 at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. The group, which is based in the United Kingdom, regularly performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.

Things to do July 7-12 in the Southland

July 5, 2023 at 7:49 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from July 7 to 12 in the Southland. Reclaiming the Narrative This reception for the exhibit about Restoring Black Voices to the Stories of...

Requirements to wear masks were part of the public health protocols during the coronavirus pandemic. No that the pandemic has been officially declared over, officials in Franklin Park say in June 2023 the village has done away with many restrictions but some procedures have been incorporated and remain, including paying village bills online.

Post-pandemic, Franklin Park plans to continue encouraging online payments, appointments for passport processing. Elmwood Park’s Fourth of July Parade returns as public gathering.

June 30, 2023 at 7:26 p.m.

A little over three years after the doors to most businesses – nationwide – were ordered closed, daily posts requiring wearing masks, washing hands frequently and staying at least 6...

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