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Javier Chavira, the new director of the Christopher Gallery at Prairie State College, stands outside the college in Chicago Heights. Chavira is also a full-time professor at Governor State University. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

New gallery director at Prairie State College focuses on diversity

September 25, 2024 at 10:36 a.m.

Seasoned fine arts professor and artist Javier Chavira plans to feature thought-provoking art at Prairie State College's gallery.

Joshua Roll, who owns the Paul and Caryl Klenk house with wife, Sarah, talks to visitors Sept. 21, 2024, in the kitchen of their home. (Janice Neumann/for the Daily Southtown

Home lovers tour historic Blue Island homes on walk

May 1, 2025 at 1:53 p.m.

The William and Florence Klein being renovated by Peter and Natalie Garetto part of Blue Island’s 36th Annual House Walk Saturday.

Rebecca Little, who co-wrote "I'm Sorry for your Loss" about reproductive care through the ages, speaks at a League of Women Voters of Palos-Orland event. The book is set to be released at most stores and online Sept. 24. (Janice Neumann/for the Daily Southtown)

Native Flossmoor authors who suffered pregnancy loss share history of reproductive care

September 20, 2024 at 11:31 a.m.

Rebecca LIttle and Colleen Long were childhood friends who attended Infant Jesus of Prague and then Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

Sandra Marolt McCarty and Brian McCarty, at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, are naming a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating senior at Oak Lawn High School in memory of former band director Charles Yara. The first scholarship went to graduating senior Neo Martin. (Brian McCarty)

Oak Lawn High School alumni establish music scholarship in memory of band director

May 1, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

Brian and Sandra Marolt McCarty established a memorial scholarship for the late Oak Lawn High School band director Charles Yara.

A new blood pressure monitoring kiosk was recently installed at the Free N Deed food pantry in Dolton. (American Heart Association)

Dolton food pantry teams with Heart Association on blood pressure kiosk

September 13, 2024 at 1:44 p.m.

The Free N Deed food pantry in Dolton partnered with the American Heart Association to give patrons access to blood pressure equipment.

Maria Elena Belmontez, a department assistant Multicultural Student Affairs at Moraine Valley Community College, greets visitors during the Rainbow Reception last week at the college in Palos Hills. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

MVCC Rainbow Reception highlights inclusivity, resources as school year begins

September 3, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

Moraine Valley Community College opened the year with an event designed to showcase resources and opportunities for LGBTQ+ students.

Assistant principal at Pullman Elementary School Penny Haynes walks with her bearded dragon in the 2024 Chicago Labor Day Parade in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago on Aug. 31, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Pullman residents recall gains from labor movement during parade

September 1, 2024 at 3:19 p.m.

Ray and Alfonzo Quiroz, former Pullman railcar workers, took part in the second annual Labor Day parade Saturday organize by the Chicago Federation of Labor.

Ani Yarber, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Oak Lawn, stands in June next to her self-portrait hanging in the Capitol Building in Washington. Her painting, titled "In My Head," was a winner in the Congressional Art Competition. (School District 218)

Eisenhower student’s portrait earns spot in US Capitol

August 29, 2024 at 12:47 p.m.

A self portrait by Ani Yarber, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, won the Congressional Art Competition.

Ricky Schmidt, left, joins his brother, Bob Schmidt on a three-wheeler during a previous Ricky's Ride Motorcycle Run. The annual fundraiser for South Suburban Special Recreation Association attracts about 300 riders, and is scheduled this year for Sept. 15. (Anna Broccolo/SSSRA)

Hundreds of motorcyclists to Ride for Ricky in SSSRA fundraiser

August 28, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.

The upcoming Ricky’s Ride Motorcycle Run raises money for Tinley Park-based South Suburban Special Recreation Association.

Nicole C. Bullock, of Lynwood, holds a coloring book she created to help raise money for her Nicole Cares Foundation, which is hosting its fifth annual blood drive Sept. 7 in University Park. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

After beating lymphoma, Lynwood resident aims to help others facing similar battle

August 26, 2024 at 2:07 p.m.

Nicole C. Bullock's Lansing-based nonprofit Nicole Cares Foundation helps families affected by lymphoma through fundraising and support.

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