🌱 How a liquor license bribe ensnared Summit’s former police chief

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In today's newsletter:

• How a liquor license bribe ensnared Summit’s former police chief

Also on today's calendar: CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 3. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 7 and low of -3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal Jury Convicts Former Suburban Chicago Police Chief of Bribery and Obstruction of Justice (einpresswire.com) — Residents should know that the former police chief of Summit has been convicted in federal court of bribery and obstruction of justice tied to a liquor license transfer involving a local businessman. A Summit building inspector previously pleaded guilty in the same scheme and is awaiting sentencing, while the former chief is scheduled to be sentenced in March 2026.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summit

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family!
  St Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Homeschool Family Meet Up
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library , 6348 Archer Avenue , Chicago
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Annual Santa Parade
  Summit, IL Calendar Summit, IL 60501
  10:00 am
• Saturday Game Day
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library , 6348 Archer Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am

Monday December 15

• Village Board Meeting (2nd of Month)
  Summit, IL Calendar , 5810 S Archer Rd , Summit
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Make a Shower Steamer
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library , 6348 Archer Avenue , Chicago
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Stories and Songs
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library , 6348 Archer Avenue , Chicago
  10:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Games People Play
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library , 6348 Archer Avenue , Chicago
  2:00 pm
• Neighborhood Watch Meeting
  Summit, IL Calendar , 5810 S Archer Rd , Summit
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• New Member Breakfast December 2025
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets.
  8:00 am
• Winter Roving Birdwatch
  Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters , 3 Stover Road , Barrington Hills
  8:30 am
• Wellness in the Woods: A Holidays Not-So-Hustle
  Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters , 6350 West Devon Avenue , Chicago
  10:00 am
• S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
  Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters , 9800 Willow Springs Rd , Willow Springs
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Lyons

• RBHS girls bowling sees progress in second season (rblandmark.com)

Riverside

• Riverside Girl Scouts host period product drive (rblandmark.com)
• Photos: Komarek School Wildcats and SE Gross School Warriors cheerleading (rblandmark.com)
• Riverside nixes residential short-term rentals (rblandmark.com)

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