‘He will be remembered’: Tito Jackson dies at 70, visitors mourn at family home

Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson, Gary native and one of the members of the Jackson 5, died Sunday at 70 years old. Throughout Monday, visitors and community members traveled to the Jackson family home to pay tribute. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” said a statement posted on Instagram by his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.” Tito Jackson was the third of nine children, […]

Park Ridge emergency responders, community remember 9/11 attacks

Across the nation, emergency responders, survivors’ families and more marked the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks. Last Wednesday, a solemn ceremony was held at City Hall in Park Ridge, with fire and police personnel taking part, along with other village officials. Community members, including some part of the Kiwanis Club, attended the early morning remembrance event that is marked by a moment of silence at the time terrorists flew planes through national landmarks. Most people reflect on where they were or what they were doing when the fateful news broke Sept. 11, 2001 that a plane had flown, […]

Dixmoor marks completion of water main project but ‘work is not done’

Officials marked the completion of a new water line in Dixmoor, a community plagued with water supply disruptions, but said Monday much more money is needed to ensure reliable water supplies in Dixmoor and other south suburbs. Construction on the work got underway in June of last year, and officials marked the completion Monday, although […]