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‘Midnight Madness’ racing returns to Chandler

Firebird Motorsports Park is inviting racers and spectators to participate in its Midnight Madness events on June 28, July 26 and Aug. 23, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. Drivers are …
recreation rules

Chandler Council hears about e-bike trail concerns, solutions

Chandler City Manager said nearly all of the 126 calls over the past six months or so for people riding e-bikes along Consolidated Canal trails have been from one person. That one person was …
law enforcement / immigration

Chandler residents indicted on alleged assault of FBI agents

PHOENIX — On June 10, a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a three-count indictment against Jose Sarinana, 42, and Abran Villa, Jr., 40, both of Chandler, for assaulting, resisting, and …
EDUCATION

Chandler school board puts bond package, override on Nov. 4 ballot

There were only a handful of votes cast by the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board at its June 11 meeting, though those votes affected major decisions.
HOLIDAY

Chandler announces city's Juneteenth closures

Here are the city of Chandler's service adjustments for the Juneteenth holiday, Thursday, June 19. City administrative offices will be closed. Trash and recycling will be collected on …
TRANSPORTATION

Another Loop 202 Chandler exit to close for months

The eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at McQueen Road in the Chandler area will close for approximately 60 days starting at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, June 12. The closure will allow crews …

Vallow Daybell convicted in 2nd East Valley murder conspiracy trial

PHOENIX (AP) — A jury in Phoenix has convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of conspiring to kill her niece’s ex-husband in 2019, marking her second murder conspiracy conviction in Arizona in less than …
community services

Chandler library to undergo major remodel

At its May 22 meeting, the Chandler City Council approved a $1.15 million project agreement for a list of improvements to begin at Hamilton Library this summer, according to a news release. This …
NEIGHBORS

Chandler-area teen shooting victim gets VIP treatment

GLENDALE — Everett Watson Jr., the Chandler teen who gained community support after breaking his prosthetic foot during a football game last fall, recent was given a private tour of State Farm …
municipal finance

Chandler Council to OK $1.629B budget — again

Thursday, June 12 marks a major milestone in a Chandler City Council annual process. That’s when council is set to hold a mandatory public hearing on its annual property tax rates, as part …
PUBLIC SERVICES

Chandler starts overnight heat-relief service June 13

 The city of Chandler opened its day respite center and eight cooling locations on May 1, offering any resident a safe place to recover and cool down as the temperatures continue to rise. …
education

CUSD board agenda: Final vote on bond, override elections scheduled

By Jason W. Brooks INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA There aren’t many things for the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board to vote on Wednesday, June 11. But the items they’ll vote on …
EDUCATION

Alumna of Chandler’s Seton Catholic scores TV internship

Seton Catholic Prep High School alumna Audrey Wood has been selected for the Television Academy Foundation Internship program. Wood is one of 40 students chosen by Television Academy members …
THINGS TO DO

Chandler Center for Arts: Free shows, discounts on others

The Chandler Center for the Arts recently released a dual reminder, addressing both its free summer concert series and discounts on 2025-26 season’s ticketed shows. The free series is five …
Community

Catch the Arizona Rattlers in action — and support local journalism

Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
SWIMMING POOLS

Chandler Council addresses water safety, drowning prevention

May was National Water Safety Month and Drowning Prevention Month. Chandler City Council member Matt Orlando read a proclamation to draw awareness to the topics at their May 5 meeting.
VALLEY BUSINESS

First Arizona Milkshake Factory is in south Chandler

Milkshake Factory has opened its first Arizona location in a center on the northeast corner of Alma School and Chandler Heights roads in south Chandler. It’s in the strip mall space where …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Participation in sports offers myriad benefits for children and teens, from cardiovascular health and reduced risk of chronic diseases to enhanced cognitive function, increased self-confidence and better social skills.
Maria Wojtczak wrote “driving is not a rite of passage, it’s a life skill and a life-or-death responsibility” in a recent op-ed on why she believes Arizonans of all ages need to be …
Summer often inspires dreams of travel — but a great vacation doesn't have to mean a drained savings account. With a little planning and a few smart financial moves, you can enjoy a meaningful …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
UF-OH is the name of one of Gary Vulcano’s small metal sculptures. Vulcano’s art exhibit “Creatures and Cosmos” will be on display at Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler from June 14 to Aug. 16. The opening reception is Friday, June 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pop artworks to go on display at Chandler gallery

Sculptor and multimedia artist, Gary Vulcano, has work that has been selected for inclusion in a new visual art exhibit “Creatures and Cosmos,” on display at Vision Gallery in downtown …
Loyal patrons of the Chandler Center for the Arts have exclusive presale access to purchase tickets to two February 2026 performances before the general public. One of the acts is the music quartet Sons of Serendip.

Tickets on sale for two 2026 Chandler Center for Arts shows

Loyal patrons of the Chandler Center for the Arts have exclusive presale access to purchase tickets to two February 2026 performances before the general public. Get an up-close look at two …
The Ice Den in west Chandler is one of a handful of places in the Valley where young people can learn or sharpen ice hockey skills.

Ice hockey beginners can start in west Chandler

An Arizona-based organization is attempting to expand low-cost opportunities for youth, including some in the Chandler area, to play ice hockey. Whether a child has never stepped onto the ice, …
“Pony Up! Cowgirls of Chandler” is the name of an exhibit now open at the Chandler Museum. The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 2, celebrates the women and girls who shaped Chandler’s identity as a modern western town.

'Cowgirls of Chandler' exhibit on display at museum

“Pony Up! Cowgirls of Chandler” is the name of an exhibit now open at the Chandler Museum. The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 2, celebrates the women and girls who shaped …
The Chandler Center of the Arts invites the public to a reception for its latest art gallery exhibit the evening of Friday, May 30. Mike Margolis has explored various artistic styles, each reflecting an underlying joy of life, or “joie de vivre.”

Chandler Center for Arts exhibit focused on 'underlying joy'

The Chandler Center of the Arts invites the public to a reception for its latest art gallery exhibit the evening of Friday, May 30. Mike Margolis invites visitors to “step into a world …
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