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Jim Basile, owner of Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport, talks to guests at the Southwest about rescued wild animals. Ranch manager Renee Cajandig holds a descended skunk before taking it through the crowd for the children to pet.

Back-to-school event hosted in Oak Lawn

May 21, 2019 at 7:35 p.m.

About 150 people recently attended an area-wide, back-to-school event with recreational activities and animals at Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn. "It's just about families coming together and community...

Crestwood family uses teen’s death to help others

May 21, 2019 at 7:34 p.m.

Crestwood couple Jerry and Pat Prosapio were devastated after losing their 19-year-old daughter Katie in a car accident in 2006. But as they had done during other family crises, the...

Dorothy Porter, a life-long resident of Frankfort and local historian, died July 18 at age 98.

Frankfort historian Dorothy Porter dies at age 98

June 11, 2018 at 9:11 p.m.

When lifelong Frankfort resident Dorothy Porter died June 18 at age 98, a valuable local resource was silenced. By many accounts, Porter was a natural historian and a local treasure....

Left to right: The Krohn brothers — Dale, 87; Wade, 90; Gene, 89, and Glen, 85 — were honored by the New Lenox Area Historical Society for their service as firefighters with the New Lenox Fire Protection District.

Siblings touted for service to New Lenox Fire Protection District

May 21, 2019 at 7:31 p.m.

The New Lenox Area Historical Society marked its 30th anniversary this month by paying tribute to a local family of retired firefighters. The society recognized at its annual picnic the...

Annual run promoting cancer awareness changes locations in Country Club Hills

May 21, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

An annual run/walk promoting cancer awareness is changing locations on Saturday in Country Club Hills. The 7th Annual Mary E. Smith Brain Tumor Awareness Fun Run/Walk will be 9 a.m....

Study ranks Frankfort among state’s safest communities

May 21, 2019 at 7:24 p.m.

Frankfort may be an example of suburban living at its best. The ambience of the historical downtown area, a constant schedule of family-oriented community events, traditional neighborhoods and modern subdivisions,...

Ted Rys shares photos and memories of his World War II experiences as a Seabee in the U. S. Navy.

Mokena man reflects on World War II

May 21, 2019 at 7:20 p.m.

At age 91, Ted Rys is among the ranks of the quickly diminishing World War II veterans. But Rys said he has clear memories of the past, including leaving his...

Left to right: Rose Sengenberger and Kaitlyn Griggs play two young women who experience a challenge to their friendship in the local production "Redemption Way," written by former Frankfort resident Brad Podowski.

Matteson resident to release film next year

May 21, 2019 at 7:20 p.m.

When Brad Podowski, 37, failed about a year ago to find funding for his movie project, the former Frankfort resident took matters into his own hands. "I just felt like...

CASA holds training sessions in July

June 10, 2018 at 12:07 p.m.

Summer fun isn't a given for every kid. Rita Facchina, executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Will County, Inc., said a home life of abuse and neglect...

Mike McNamee, (blue hat and jacket with binoculars) Orland Grassland volunteer and bird monitor, leads a group of bird watchers.

Orland Grassland Volunteers seek novice bird watchers

May 21, 2019 at 7:12 p.m.

This year, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County isn't only leading an effort to count birds. It also wants to add more people, particularly novices. Forest Preserve District officials...

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