Write-in candidate challenges Glenwood village president

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin will face a challenge from write-in candidate Adam Winston when voters go to the polls April 9.

Durkin tells Republican congressional hopeful he'll never vote GOP again

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin on Saturday told a Republican candidate with aspirations of succeeding Jesse Jackson Jr. that he views the GOP as being so hostile toward his community that he won’t consider any of the party’s political candidates.

Candidate in Glenwood upset with electoral process

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin's name will be the only one listed as a candidate for village president on the upcoming ballot, and at least one person is not happy about that.

Glenwood settles water billing dispute with business

GLENWOOD | The Village Board on Friday approved a settlement agreement with Strongbow Inc. to resolve a water billing issue that has cost the the village hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Durkin vetos Glenwood Theater purchase

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin on Tuesday vetoed the Village Board's June 7 decision to offer $450,000 to the owner of the vacant Glenwood Theater, 18255 S. Halsted St.

EDITORIAL: Put those public documents online

Glenwood officials are considering whether to publish a list of those who request public information. This is an attempt to punish those who make the requests.

3 Glenwood incumbents face newcomer in April election

GLENWOOD | Three incumbent trustees and a political newcomer will vie for three four-year terms when voters go to the polls April 5.

Glenwood considers ban on small liquor bottles

GLENWOOD | The sale of small bottles of liquor could be outlawed if trustees follow the suggestion of Village President Kerry Durkin.

Village delays action on publishing information requests

GLENWOOD | The Village Board declined to take action Tuesday on a measure to publish the names of those who request public information.

Glenwood board marks police shooting

GLENWOOD | Village trustees observed a moment of silence before Tuesday's board meeting in observance of last week's shooting death of a Glenwood resident.

Board puts brakes on bid to lower sticker fee

GLENWOOD | The price of vehicle stickers will remain the same following an unsuccessful attempt by Trustee Twone Thomas to lower the fee.

Glenwood targets illegal guns, drugs

GLENWOOD | Parents and homeowners will need to be better aware of what is going on under their roofs if the Village Board approves two ordinances expected to be on Tuesday's agenda.

New top cop takes helm in Glenwood

GLENWOOD | Police officers and residents packed the Village Hall on Tuesday for the swearing in of new Glenwood Police Chief Demitrous Cook.

Glenwood to convert pump station

GLENWOOD | An old pumping station in the 300 block of Center Street in the Forest subdivision will be turned into a community center, following the Village Board's awarding a bid last week of $113,542 to Dutchmaid Construction for the project.

Glenwood works to lure grocery

GLENWOOD | A full-service grocery store could open in the Glenwood Town Center this summer if certain financial incentives can be met.

Glenwood picks Evanston deputy chief for top cop

GLENWOOD | Evanston Deputy Police Chief Demitrous Cook has been selected to become Glenwood's new police chief.

New police chief coming soon for Glenwood

GLENWOOD | A new Glenwood chief of police is expected to be in place by the next Village Board meeting on Dec. 21.

Glenwood to light first village Christmas tree Friday

GLENWOOD | A Christmas In the Park celebration will be held by the Village of Glenwood Park Programs from 6:30 to 8 p.m on Friday in Callahan-Strand Park, located across from Village Hall.

Mayor pushes to fine parents for kids' guns, drugs

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin wants to hold parents accountable for the actions of their children, following an incident in the village over the weekend that resulted in gunfire.

TIF proposed for Glenwood Plaza

GLENWOOD | Residents and business owners brought plenty of questions earlier this week to a lengthy public hearing regarding a proposed Halsted Redevelopment Project Area.