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Young advocates form green team to bring new trees, healthy food to South Side neighborhoods

November 17, 2020 at 10:34 a.m.

A group of budding environmentalists with a zest for bettering the community are sprucing up South Side neighborhoods and connecting some residents to healthier food choices. The young advocates, many...

The Shedd Aquarium is viewed down Roosevelt Road on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Scientists at the aquarium are teaming up with teachers to help high school students learn about the area's aquatic ecosystems.

Shedd Aquarium delivers education, fish to dissect for Southland students

November 10, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

A new program from Shedd Aquarium is giving Jacob Loaiza and his fellow high schoolers insight into the natural world as well as a look at why they need to...

Lincoln-Way students team up with scientists at Argonne to study how gold transmits light

November 6, 2020 at 8:45 a.m.

A small group of aspiring scientists at Lincoln-Way East High School is busy researching how teeny gold particles transmit light with the help of scientists at Argonne National Laboratory. It's...

Eisenhower band director is in line for a GRAMMY honor, and his students aren’t surprised one bit

October 27, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

For Justin Antos, directing high school bands and orchestras is all about bringing the beauty of music to students of any musical ability. "I'm just having a blast because I'm...

Restaurant owner bringing his business acumen to Crisis Center board

October 26, 2020 at 2:56 p.m.

After hearing some of the stories from victims of domestic violence during a Crisis Center for South Suburbia gala, Southland business owner Derrick Lott knew he needed to get involved....

Oak Lawn grad lauded for computer coding skills: ‘I’m interested in knowing the language of the future’

October 24, 2020 at 5:00 a.m.

When Loreen Tumeh first tried her hand at computer programming, she felt stuck. But she persevered, and that determination and hard work through several computer coding camps and high school...

South Holland resident to help lead statewide child advocacy organization

October 21, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

A passion for helping children has kept South Holland resident Verleaner Lane working on their behalf for more than 30 years in various organizations that help tackle abuse, neglect and...

Oak Lawn Community High School Principal Jeana Lietz and social worker Sal Montes interact with the school's newest staff members, Luigi and Franklin, who now are on hand at the school each day to help students and staff members relax.

Last year’s visits by two dogs were a big hit at Oak Lawn high school, so they’ve been brought back full time

October 13, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

Stressed out students and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School got an occasional treat last year in the form of a visit from two ambling golden retrievers, who helped...

With opioid deaths on the rise in Will County, addiction experts spread message it’s OK to seek help

October 9, 2020 at 10:12 a.m.

Abstaining from drugs became much harder for former addicts such as Necia Newcomb once the pandemic hit and lifelines to support were no longer readily available. There were no more...

Chicago Heights performer group offers opportunities to ‘get out of the corner’

September 29, 2020 at 1:43 p.m.

Singing was in Tammy Doz'ier's blood for the longest time but she only felt comfortable in the background, handling backup duties. Doz'ier just never thought she was good enough to...

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