Murals and other artworks add visual appeal to area libraries
Murals have been popping up at south suburban libraries as a way to draw young readers in and add a touch of beauty for visitors. Some have been there for...
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Five months after disappearing from a Chicago yard, a small dog comes home with help from Oak Lawn police, Chicago Ridge shelter
After her little dog was stolen from her yard in Chicago five months ago, Taisha Hill did lots of praying and searching, trying to locate her pet. Her prayers were...
South Suburban’s Barber College graduates its first class, plans expansion
Drew Hill dabbled in cutting hair as a youth but a new Barber College is putting him on a path toward a career. Hill was member of the Barber College's...
A low-cost vet clinic serving up to 700 pets per day gets a spacious new home in Matteson
A low-cost veterinary clinic is a rarity in most places but was all but unheard of in Chicago Heights and surrounding suburbs, where the need was great. So in 2015...
Oak Forest students raise $1k for Frankfort girl with brain tumor
Whenever she goes to Target with her parents, Maggie DeVries, 6, gets to pick out a special toy. It's been like that since January, when she became sick and was...
Southland churches unite behind blood drive effort
A group of south suburban churches is teaming up for a good cause: the Spirit of the Southland Blood Drive. At the same time, leaders at the churches hope the...
Trinity student lauded for helping to break barriers among cultural groups
Ever since she can remember, Kendra Henry has wanted to help other people get a fair shake, whether the LGBTQ students on her college campus or her own Navajo community...
Art students chalk up their gratitude in sidewalk messages to nurses at Christ hospital
When Emily Edwards and her brother were born prematurely years ago, nurses attended to their every need. Their mom, who will always remember those days, told them so. Edwards and...
Area libraries offer program, scholarships for adults who want to earn a high school diploma
A high school diploma has been one of Maggie Takuska's dreams, even though she gets by without one, having started her own small cleaning business while raising her 4-year-old son....
Richards students organize fundraiser as Beacon of Hope for mental health
Mental health is on the minds of many students and staff at Richards High School, so they decided to raise money for a nonprofit dedicated to helping teens in crisis....