Jessi Virtusio

Jessi Virtusio is a freelance writer for the Daily Southtown.

Lincolnwood village leaders seeking applicants to fill vacancies on Traffic and Economic commissions.

Lincolnwood looking to fill vacancies on traffic, economic commissions: ‘Anybody is welcome to apply’

February 23, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

The village of Lincolnwood is looking for resident volunteers to sit on various commissions. The Traffic and Economic commissions are getting a push.

Niles shoe store using ‘love month’ of Feb. to collect shoes for charitable giveaway

February 20, 2026 at 12:13 p.m.

Local NIles shoe store continues its 'love month' shoe drive

Lincolnwood pouring more money into pandemic-born residential rat control efforts: ‘See signs of rat activity … report it’

February 2, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

For Lincolnwood homeowners who notice signs of rats in their yard – burrowing, droppings or dirt mounds – the village will help with abatement as part of a special program...

A newly-built Morton Grove Metra station has opened, pictured Dec. 15, 2025, on Lehigh Avenue in Morton Grove and includes arrival/departure signage. Officials say full construction is expected to be completed in spring 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

New Morton Grove Metra station opens but more work on the $4M project still to be done: ‘It was a big deal for us’

January 12, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

The new Metra station in Morton Grove has opened to commuters, but village officials say additional improvements at the site are not expected to be fully completed until spring. Morton...

Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted participants of the inaugural "Park Ridge Santa Stroll" Dec. 13, 2025. The event featured a 5K race, one-mile walk, and a "Jingle Jog" for youngsters age 8 and under. (James C. Svehla/for Pioneer Press)

5K race, jog for kids added to Park Ridge ‘Stroll’ holiday lineup: ‘We have a lot of fun together

December 21, 2025 at 6:41 a.m.

This year marked the second annual “Park Ridge Christmas Stroll,” and organizers expanded it by adding an early morning run event that also raised money for a local nonprofit. The...

The Park Ridge Park District has a number of St. Patrick's Day events planned for 2025, including "The Leprechaun Hunt" March 12 and March 13 in Park Ridge.

Park Ridge looking to fill board, commission vacancies: ‘Volunteers bring more diverse perspectives’

December 16, 2025 at 8:09 a.m.

The city of Park Ridge needs a few good volunteers, putting out a call for volunteers to apply to sit on various boards and commissions. At least nine residents have...

Lincolnwood ‘Ranger’ program sends youth to the ‘rescue’ to do chores for seniors, residents with disabilities

December 11, 2025 at 3:09 p.m.

The village of Lincolnwood has made a community call for student volunteers to participate in the year-round Rescue Rangers program, which provides assistance to senior and disabled residents. “It’s a...

The annual "Turkey Trot" race stepped off early morning on Nov. 23, 2025 with more than 2,000 participants registered for the event at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. (Talia Sprague/ for Pioneer Press)

Runners and walkers round the course in the ‘Turkey Trot’ race at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood

December 11, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.

More than 2,000 participants were registered for the annual “Lincolnwood Turkey Trot” 5K and 10K race in Lincolnwood, stepping off in what organizers say was a sell-out event. Race Director...

After a adjusting to the quick date change, Niles residents and others from nearby towns packed Golf Mill Park Nov. 28, 2025 for "Holly Jolly Fest" in Niles. (John Konstantaras/forPioneer Press)

Crowd quickly adjusted to ‘Holly Jolly’ date change in Niles, then showed up as they have each holiday season

December 9, 2025 at 3:15 p.m.

The last-minute rescheduling of “Holly Jolly Fest” in Niles earlier this month due to forecast of a major snowfall may have been a scramble, but village officials said the date...

Church-goers sing a hymn during an Interfaith Community Thanksgiving service at Central United Methodist Church in Skokie on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Pioneer Press)

Interfaith service brings diverse worshippers together at Thanksgiving time, raises funds for Turning Point mental health center

December 2, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.

A longstanding annual event in Niles Township brought together people from several religions just before Thanksgiving Day, continuing a tradition and offering a universal message of hope and gratitude. A...

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