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A copy of a photograph taken in the 1800s of slave Dred Scott was found in the historic courthouse located in Thebes, Ill. Scott, the slave whose legal fight for freedom became a landmark U.S. court ruling, is said to have done time in the dungeons below the old courthouse.

Exploration of cemeteries leads to fascinating biographies of African-Americans

May 21, 2019 at 11:52 p.m.

In 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first black woman to own a pilot’s license. At the turn of the 19th Century, Free Frank McWorter bought his own freedom and that...

Deogratias Mbonyumugenzi, temporary head priest at St. Donatus Church in Blue Island, explains traditional items with students at Eisenhower High School. Monday, January 28, 2019

Blue Island priest who survived Rwandan genocide urges teens to be ‘builders of bridges instead of builders of walls’

May 21, 2019 at 11:49 p.m.

It’s not easy to understand how suddenly neighbors can turn on neighbors, friends can kill friends, family can slay family. Unless, says the Rev. Deogratias Mbonyumugenzi, you understand how the...

School nurse’s supply closet helps Robbins students access warm clothes, toiletries and independence

May 21, 2019 at 11:51 p.m.

Even before this week’s descent into Arctic temperatures, staff members at Summit/Delta Learning Centers in Robbins were handing out warm clothing to students, and sometimes fellow employees. School nurse Christine...

After nearly losing her home Sarah Galvan founded Almost Home Chicago, a nonprofit that helps the homeless and those in financial need. March 20, 2017, in Hometown.

Almost Home’s pending meals program at Oak Lawn restaurants lets anyone treat people who are hungry to a meal

May 21, 2019 at 11:50 p.m.

It’s often said by kind-hearted people that they’d rather give a meal than money to someone in need. There’s is a way to do that right here in the south...

After horse’s death, Frankfort farm owner has urgent message for snowmobile riders

May 21, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

Mia was a 20-year-old quarter horse living out her days on a Frankfort farm when her typically quiet existence was shattered Jan. 20 by the zing of fast-moving snowmobiles that...

With Hackney’s sudden closing, The Center scrambles to find new venue for camp fundraiser

May 21, 2019 at 11:49 p.m.

When a restaurant that is also a banquet facility suddenly closes, customers who have events planned there can be left in the lurch. One such drama played out within a...

Operation Blessing volunteer Al Anderson works on stocking shelves.

Southland food pantries are ready if shutdown resumes

May 21, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

When President Trump and Congressional leaders reached a tentative deal Friday to reopen the government for three weeks, local food pantries across the Southland were already braced for a spike...

Bryan Haupt (left), art director for R/GA Advertising Agency in Chicago, recently visited Shepard High School in Palos Heights to chat about career opportunities for artists.

Ad man tells Shepard students advertising is less like ‘Mad Men,’ more like ‘try, try again’

May 21, 2019 at 11:47 p.m.

It's great that students are being encouraged to study subjects that can lead to jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields, where demand can be great. But what...

Police and fire departments are on the scene at Orland Square Mall where a shooting occurred Monday evening, Jan. 21, 2019, in Orland Park.

Police search for gunman after one killed, another injured in Orland Park mall shooting

May 21, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

Orland Park police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a teen near the food court inside the Orland Square Mall on Monday night. A bystander also suffered...

Police on scene of reported shooting at Orland Square Mall

May 21, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

Police are investigating reports of shots fired Monday evening at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park. Police would not comment, and said the situation is still active situation. Check back...

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