C.R. Walker

Homewood's Vern Smith edits crime fiction anthology Vern Smith, a writer based in Homewood, has put together a collection of short stories that runs the gamut of crime fiction. From...

Cardinal Bernardin Council of Knights of Columbus awards scholarships The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus, in Evergreen Park, recently awarded five $500 scholarships to graduates of...

Marian Catholic names Hansen its VP of ministry and mission After an extensive search, Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights has selected Linda Hansen as its first vice president...

Bloom's Cardenas wins prestigious video scholarship contest Maryela Cardenas, a recent graduate of Bloom High School in Chicago Heights who will be attending the University of Notre Dame this fall,...

Matteson's Jones awarded Gilman scholarship Chosen from thousands of applicants from colleges and universities across the U.S., Courtney Jones, of Matteson, is one of 12 University of Iowa undergraduates who...

EPCHS teacher recognized in art exhibition Libby McArthur, an art teacher at Evergreen Park Community High School, was invited to display her artwork at the 2022 Art Educator Exhibition at...

South Holland's Serrato named student trustee at SSC South Suburban College student Fatima Serrato was sworn in as student trustee at the college's May meeting of the Board of Trustees....

Beverly's Waddell receives award from St. Coletta's of Illinois Beverly native William Waddell was presented with the Humanitas Award by the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation at the 69th Annual...

OLCHS seniors shine in literature contest Several Oak Lawn Community High School seniors advanced in literature in the 2021-2022 PTSA Reflections Contest. Emma Jacobs' "How Forgiveness Can Change the World"...