Mokena artist’s passion is in his pastels
Mokena artist Ted Fuka won't be quitting his day job soon. Fuka, 55, said he hasn't yet reached a goal to bring the sale of his award-winning pastel artwork to...
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Event for women to focus on knowledge, success
Women who practice what they preach will headline an upcoming event in Oak Forest. The Chicagoland Speakers Network offers the Women Inspiring Success Event, WISE 2016, 9 a.m. to 2:30...
Treats, stories and cackles at Halloween tea party
Crackle up your cackle for The Center's "Ladies Halloween Tea," a special event for witches and friends. "I wanted it to be different than the spring tea or the Christmas...
New Lenox resident receives VFW national award
New Lenox resident Ceil Barclay was the recent recipient of the VFW National Outstanding Legislative Chairman Award. Barclay, 62, received the award for her work as the VFW Auxiliary's department...
Autumn a great time to take that art class
Tapping into one's inner artist is no different than learning to ride a bike, Frankfort artist Carol Chirafisi says. "Nobody was born knowing how to ride a bike," Chirafisi said....
Lincolnway Special Recreation Association to hold fundraiser
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association will hold a 40th anniversary fundraiser Sept. 25 in Frankfort. The event, 3 p.m.- 7 p.m., includes food, a cash bar, split-the-pot and raffle baskets...
Will County charity group meets
100 + Women Who Care of Will County will hold its quarterly meeting Tuesday in Homer Glen. The group hopes to increase its membership of 27 people at the meeting,...
Oak Lawn museum hosts annual Fall Fun Fest
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn will promote literacy on Sept. 25 at its ninth annual Fall Fun Fest. The fest will be 10 a.m.–3 p.m. outdoors on the museum's...
Thunderbolt fans help create mural
Game time for the Windy City Thunderbolts on "Crestwood Community Night" was 5 p.m. Aug. 28. But part of the fun started an hour earlier. Visitors were invited to make...
Ex-Mokena village administrator honored for public service
Nearly a year after former Mokena village administrator John Downs retired from public service, his many accomplishments over a 34-year career — 27 as the village administrator in Mokena —...