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Residents cope with food deserts in Harvey, Chicago Heights, Richton Park and Park Forest • Tech entrepreneur Michael Ferro and his wife plan nearly $3M renovation of Gold Coast penthouse
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Friday, October 10, 2025

After years on TV, Tim Smithe sues his brothers for allegedly pushing him out at Walter E. Smithe Furniture

Tim Smithe alleges he was squeezed out of the family-owned business nearly a decade ago in an undervalued buyout.

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Residents cope with food deserts in Harvey, Chicago Heights, Richton Park and Park Forest

Residents are coping with food deserts in Harvey, Chicago Heights, Richton Park and Park Forest after recent store closings.

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Tech entrepreneur Michael Ferro and his wife plan nearly $3M renovation of Gold Coast penthouse

The couple purchased the penthouse last year for $7.7 million.

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Chicago Marathon 2025: Course map, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it)

The Chicago Marathon’s 26.2-mile course is flat, fast and ready to welcome more than 53,000 runners this Sunday.

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GARD presents study on health effects of steel pollution

The study focuses on what pollutants Northwest Indiana’s steel mills release, the health costs, and the impact on the community.

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Officials want Lake Villa school building site redeveloped: ‘Turn a dormant site into a vibrant, active space’

By marketing the site on behalf of the school district, the village can make sure developers meet qualifications that match its long-term comprehensive plan.

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Elmhurst University’s new $30 million Health Sciences building offers ‘hands-on’ clinic, community services

The new 45,000-square-foot Health Sciences Building at Elmhurst University opened Oct. 3 amid ribbon-cutting pomp.

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Former Holland Home in South Holland purchased by California company

The South Holland senior care facility, formerly called the Holland Home, was purchased by a California company and will reopen.

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