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Annette Skafgaard retired in August as executive director of St. Coletta's of Illinois after 17 years with the organization, which provides educational, residential and vocational training services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Southtowners: Orland Park student wins poetry award, St. Coletta’s leader retires, and more

September 5, 2023 at 5:08 p.m.

Orland Park's Matariyeh wins Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award Orland Park fifth grader Seham Matariyeh was awarded a 2023 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Award for her work "Second Generation Daughter."...

Orland Township Highway Commissioner Antonio Rubino, center, accepts a Friendship Award earlier this month from participants and administrators at St. Coletta's of Illinois.

Southtowners: Rubino presented Friendship Award, Blando promoted at 5:8, and more

August 29, 2023 at 10:58 a.m.

Orland Township's Rubino receives Friendship Award Orland Township Highway Commissioner Antonio Rubino was presented a Friendship Award by St. Coletta's of Illinois for his help supplementing its vocational training programs...

Shania Davis, of University Park, Davis won free tuition for the fall semester at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale after attending the school's monthlong Exploratory Student Advisement program.

Southtowners: Future Scholar from University Park earns SIU tuition, and more

August 22, 2023 at 3:12 p.m.

University Park's Shania Davis earns free fall tuition at SIUC University Park's Shania Davis got a jump-start on her college education by participating in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program at...

Recent Lincoln-Way East graduates Michael Mysliwiec and Brianna Barreanca were awarded $250 scholarships from Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Both were volunteers at the retirement community.

Southtowners: Lincoln-Way East grads awarded scholarships, Homewood native presents research, and more

August 14, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East grads receive scholarships from Smith Crossing Brianna Barreanca and Michael Mysliwiec, both recent graduates of Lincoln-Way East High School, were awarded $250 scholarships from Smith Crossing, a senior...

Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan, left, receives Trailblazer Award from Operation PUSH Founder and President Jesse Jackson on July 17 in Chicago.

Southtowners: Rich Township supervisor lauded, Orland teachers awarded, and more

August 7, 2023 at 1:54 p.m.

Rich Township's Jordan receives dual honors Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan, who is also a Democratic committeeman, has been bestowed honors by two organizations. The Townships of Illinois Cook County...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas congratulates Sundus Madi McCarthy and Maha Sweis-Dababneh of Moraine Valley Community College for their contributions in the Arab American community during a recent ceremony.

Southtowners: Moraine Valley faculty lauded for community impact, and more

August 1, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.

Moraine Valley faculty lauded for community impact Moraine Valley Community College faculty members Maha Sweis-Dababneh, professor of Arabic, and Sundus Madi McCarthy, academic advisor, were recognized by Cook County Treasurer...

Samantha Peterson, a recent resident at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, accepts the Midwestern University Resident of the Year award from graduate Bret Kersting during a ceremony in Downers Grove.

Southtowners: Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ Peterson lauded, and more

July 24, 2023 at 4:47 p.m.

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields' Peterson named Resident of the Year Recent Franciscan Health Olympia Fields resident Samantha Peterson has been named Midwestern University Resident of the Year. Dr. Peterson was...

Rita Dianni-Kaleel's "Lifethread" exhibit is on view until Aug. 11 at Lewis University's Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery.

Southtowners: Dianni-Kaleel exhibits art, two from Lockport earn esports honors, and more

July 17, 2023 at 5:26 p.m.

Dianni-Kaleel exhibits at Lewis University Rita Dianni-Kaleel's "Lifethread" exhibit is on view until Aug. 11 at Lewis University's Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery. The exhibit, which is free and...

Southtowners: Graduates, academic excellence awarded at colleges and universitities

July 10, 2023 at 4:04 p.m.

University of Alabama spring graduates list Chicago: Daniel Glynn; Evergreen Park: Mary O'Malley; Frankfort: Gianna Aiello, Amanda Baird, Susan Doody, Jayna Enguita, Madison Glatz, Lucas Jackson, Cassidy Leonard, Julia Pavlik;...

Southtowners: Southland natives lauded for academic achievements

July 3, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

Homer Glen's Whittle receives honor from University of Kentucky Dolan Whittle of Homer Glen has received the Paul G. Sears Scholarship from the University of Kentucky College of Arts &...

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