Monarchs take flight at Lake Katherine butterfly festival
Walking through a field of butterflies is the stuff that dreams are made of. Such dreams can come true Sept. 17 during Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens' annual...
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Barn Dance fun — ‘old-fashioned in all the good ways’
The Center at Palos Park has updated its annual Barn Dance, offering a nice compromise for those who enjoy modern Western dancing but don't want to lose the old-fashioned feel...
Youth ministry fundraiser centers on baseball
On some outings at the ballpark, fans come filled with hope that their team will win. But on certain, special nights, fans have faith. Ogranizers hope that will be the...
A decade later, effects of emerald ash borer still seen in south suburban skyline
A decade after its arrival in the Southland, the effects of the emerald ash borer on the ash tree population are still obvious in many neighborhoods. Street after street of...
Orland Township dance contest to pair seniors and high school students
As Orland Township officials prepare to stage the sixth edition of its popular Dancing with the Senior Stars fundraiser this fall, there will be one major change from years past:...
‘Quarter of a million items’ expected at The Center’s annual Rummage Sale
The Center's annual Rummage Sale 2017 will be Aug. 25 and 26, one week earlier than usual this year, but the event's timing won't change the number of selections for...
Mokena celebrates life on the farm, in the barn
Opportunities to ride horses and pan for gold offer imaginative participants the chance to travel back in time. Inflatable bounce houses and mini-golf, not so much. Regardless, all those attractions...
Crowd gathers to welcome Frankfort Square veteran home from war
First Lt. Phillip Lee, 33, wasn't expecting a large crowd to welcome him home last week, but the Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient said he couldn't have been happier...
Midlothian, Morton Arboretum teaming up for tree program
A leisurely summer walk in a tree-lined neighborhood often can be its own reward. One this weekend, however, could result in significant benefits for an entire community. The Midlothian Tree...
Garden walks aplenty come to the Southland in summer
At the peak of the summer growing season, communities and organizations across the south suburbs will host garden walks featuring spectacular landscapes created by everyday gardeners. Gloria Lippert, chairwoman of...