Grove Coffee puts down roots in Oak Lawn, creating community as it grows June 11, 2026 at 10:20 a.m. Daniel Stidham, pastor at Calvary Church of Oak Lawn, opened Grove Coffee Shop as a place to foster relationships and mentor youth.
Stickney Township focuses on mental, dental health for kids, older residents June 5, 2026 at 6:17 a.m. Stickney Township Health District has been providing mental health and dental services to residents since 1946 and is unique in Illinois.
Bremen students’ goal of becoming first generation college students boosted by Distinguished Young Women program June 1, 2026 at 1:57 p.m. Two Bremen students' goal of becoming first generation college students boosted as Distinguished Young Women of Illinois.
Oak Forest High School graduates impress with their dedication to helping kids May 27, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. Jordyn Klusacek and Jennifer Komolafe just graduated from Oak Forest High and have already dedicated their futures to helping children.
‘Making beautiful things’ earns Photographer of the Year award for Crete resident May 20, 2026 at 11:33 a.m. Crete resident Anthony Spears photographs earned him Photographer of the Year honors at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.
Boys and Girls Club of Ford Heights reopens after being shuttered last year by canceled federal funds May 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The Boys and Girls Club of Ford Heights, closed last year after federal funding was taken away, eopened for this summer thanks to new grants.
South Suburban College cosmetology students test ’50s hairstyles in contest May 12, 2026 at 7:08 p.m. Pin curls, finger waves and Barbie dolls made a comeback at a 1950s mannequin hair show and contest at South Suburban College.
Ridge Historic District marks 50 year milestone with new banners, exhibition June 16, 2026 at 9:54 a.m. The Ridge Historic District, known for its many historic homes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with events and 61 new banners.
Madison School students keep micropantries stocked in South Holland, Harvey April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Courtney Beemsterboer and Kim Davis co-sponsor the Kindness Club at South Holland's Madison School, helping children help others.
Pullman tour focuses on how beer drinkers evaded the dry town order April 21, 2026 at 5:15 a.m. "Pullman was a dry town only in George Pullman’s dreams," said Ruth Lopez, scholar in residence at the Newberry Library.