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Disabled Patriot Fund to hold benefit concert

May 22, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

While the number of American military soldiers being deployed to conflicts across the globe might be declining, requests from veterans seeking help from the Disabled Patriot Fund are rising, according...

Deborah Smith, from left, of Park Forest; Derrick Hudson, of Olympia Fields; Baltazar Alpuche, of Homewood, and Nathaniel Ayala, of Chicago, participate in the Sertoma United program at Sertoma Centre's Martha Polacek Facility in Alsip. The self-advocacy program supports the independence of individuals with disabilities.

Alsip group steps up effort to help disabled

May 22, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

In existence for a decade, an Alsip group is stepping up its efforts of helping adults with intellectual disabilities to live independently. The Sertoma United program is attempting to help...

Frankfort Public Library Director Pierre Gregoire stands next to a plaque near where new construction is taking place at the library, which this year is celebrating its 50th year.

50 years of Frankfort library spurs yearlong celebration

May 22, 2019 at 12:12 p.m.

The Frankfort library began in 1961 as an all-volunteer effort of the Frankfort Mothers' Club, and in 1966, it became the tax-supported institution it is today. Now, the library is...

Country Club Hills resident Octavia Hooks visits a vacant gas station on Dixie Highway in Hazel Crest that she hopes to transform into a natural hair salon and public green space.

Salon dream gets a boost

May 21, 2019 at 6:27 p.m.

A long-vacant gas station in Hazel Crest is the home of a dream for Octavia Hooks. Where some see a brownfield site, the Country Club Hills woman envisions a natural...

Jim Pioth has been with the Oak Forest Fire Department for close to 50 years, according to the Illinois Department on Aging.

Hall door opens for longtime Oak Forest volunteer firefighter

May 22, 2019 at 12:11 p.m.

When Jim Pioth reached a fork in the road of life in 1969, he made a choice that allowed him to benefit from the best of both paths. Pioth, 68,...

Baloons drop at a Noon Year's Eve Day party on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 in Homewood. (Ginger Brashinger, Daily Southtown)

Balloons drop on ‘Noon Year’s Eve’

May 21, 2019 at 6:25 p.m.

About 600 balloons rained down on nearly as many revelers at Homewood's annual Noon Year's Eve Day, now in its 16th year at the Homewood Auditorium. Alissa Opyd, Homewood's community...

Every vehicle at the Veterans Garage is dedicated to a different service member, like this Hummer dedicated to PFC Aaron Toppen who was killed in 2014 in Afghanistan. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Posen. (Gary Middendorf-Daily Southtown)

Veterans Garage provides rolling tributes to military

May 21, 2019 at 6:23 p.m.

The Veterans Garage in Posen is more about attitude than aptitude, although there is plenty of both in the organization. Quality restoration of military vehicles takes place on a daily...

Outreach a staple for New Lenox church food pantry

May 22, 2019 at 12:11 p.m.

The food pantry at New Life Church in New Lenox serves families in nearly a dozen communities, pantry coordinator Jenn Huizinga said. "This is kind of a mission we have...

Sarah Dore, from left, MacKenzie Brady and Sarah Johnson sing "Last Christmas" as part of the concert Dec. 10 at Frankfort School District 157C's "Holidays Around the World" program. The Hickory Creek Middle School choral group performed 20 Christmas songs.

Cultural sharing is in season

May 22, 2019 at 12:11 p.m.

Sixteen families from Frankfort School District 157C represented as many countries earlier this month at the district's fourth annual "Holidays Around the World" program at Hickory Creek Middle School in...

Pictured are Park Lawn Employment and Day Services Director Frank Portada, back, from left; Discovering CHOICE program directors Becky Rush and Kelly Ewing; and Andrew McGovern, seated, a participant in the Discovering CHOICE program overseen by the Park Lawn not-for-profit organization.

Park Lawn program for adults with disabilities is expanding

May 21, 2019 at 6:21 p.m.

Discovering CHOICE, a pilot program for Park Lawn participants in the organization's day programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, will expand its footprint to include a third site...

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