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Sue Armato, right, who recently stepped down from her position as executive director of the Cancer Support Center, stands with board member Bobbi Kamradt during a recent goodbye celebration at the center in Homewood.

Cancer Support Center pays tribute to Sue Armato, who led the organization for nearly a decade

August 9, 2022 at 4:05 p.m.

As Sue Armato underwent chemotherapy, radiation and reconstruction for gynecologic cancer, one of her major concerns was the emotional pain the ordeal caused her two teenage daughters. "I just watched...

Rich Township students travel to England for classes at Oxford

August 2, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.

Two students from Rich Township High School had the opportunity to attend the prestigious Oxford University for two weeks this summer in England. Anthony Cotton, a senior, studied experimental psychology...

Tractor parade celebrates agriculture, raises money to fight cancer

July 26, 2022 at 5:06 a.m.

After his daughter Annie survived lymphoma as a high school senior, Dean Bettenhausen knew he wanted to give back. He also wanted to celebrate the agricultural heritage of the area...

Samantha Trybula, left, and Hannah Tatum help paint panels to be installed in Evergreen Park's new youth garden during a recent art program in the new space.

Evergreen Park’s public works department teams with artist to give kids a place to plant and paint

July 22, 2022 at 5:01 a.m.

Right around the time the Evergreen Park Youth Department began mulling the idea of installing a green space geared toward young people last year, an area artist was looking for...

Homewood woman becomes ambassador in fight against lupus

July 19, 2022 at 2:28 p.m.

Homewood resident Gloria Morris has faced many challenges from lupus, a chronic disease that affects the skin, joints and internal organs, but she has persevered with the help of family...

Area schools unite with MVCC to add arts to STEM for ‘super fun’ camp

July 19, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Coding, cryptology and robotics may sound daunting, but a summer camp at Moraine Valley Community College is making these subjects come alive for nearly 100 area youngsters. The college's summertime...

Home Depot crew spends a day on projects at Homewood’s Cancer Support Center

July 11, 2022 at 10:03 a.m.

After hearing good things about the Cancer Support Center from one of his customers and an employee whose mother attends programs there, Johnny Avila, manager of Home Depot in Homewood,...

Chief Wanatah, born Albert Valdiviez, walks toward The Wall That Heals on the grounds of Marian Catholic High School before Saturday's candlelight vigil.

Indian code talker recalls service during Vietnam War, including discrimination after returning home

July 11, 2022 at 7:00 a.m.

On the eve of their deployment to Vietnam, Chief Albert Wanatah and five of his fellow Indian friends from Oklahoma and the south suburbs gathered at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in...

Bremen High broadcasting class gets a $1.5K boost for equipment

July 5, 2022 at 5:07 p.m.

Broadcasting quality stories will be easier for students at Bremen High School in Midlothian thanks to 12 new photo and video kits. The equipment, which is funded by a $1,439.40...

T.F. North speech team brings home awards in first try at national competition

June 28, 2022 at 1:47 p.m.

A group of south suburban teens received some recognition at the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament, thanks to their creativity and passion for social justice. The students, members of...

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