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A worker passes a stained glass window inside the Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights in 2009. The 1,200-member North American Christians in Social Work organization recently relocated to Trinity's campus from Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Christians in Social Work group relocates to Trinity campus in Palos Heights

September 25, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

Area students studying to be social workers as well as those already in the profession will have a new resource they can draw upon at Trinity Christian College in Palos...

Quick action by Richards JROTC student lauded by Chicago Ridge Elks after member injured

September 14, 2020 at 2:38 p.m.

Jami Burris saw an elderly man lying bleeding in a Chicago Ridge parking lot and panicked for a minute, but then adrenaline took over. Jami, who goes by the nickname...

Chicago police Officer Eric Davis and Bishop Larry Trotter stand at a weekly prayer meeting organized weekly by police.

Victims, police gather weekly at sites of crimes for comfort, prayer and to stand against violence

September 10, 2020 at 4:02 p.m.

Even just thinking about the parking lot where her 15-year-old son was slain in July was heart wrenching for LaTanya Gordon, who had lost another son, 20, to violence earlier...

Recent H-F grad earns third straight nomination for best actress in Illinois

August 28, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

When Ava Jones was nominated for the third time as the best high school actress in Illinois, it came as no surprise to her acting coach, Erica Schuller, who considers...

Respite workers offer needed break for caretakers, even during pandemic

August 20, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

Without the help of a respite worker to stay with her ailing husband, Diana Codilis would be hard-pressed to get to the grocery store, doctor appointment or take any sort...

Homewood students connect with Purdue for summer STEM camp, a possible model for online learning

August 12, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

Zoe Barnas was so taken with a homework assignment to use a light and battery to create an electrical circuit that she came running out of her room to show...

Domestic violence advocates, victims face special challenges during pandemic

July 22, 2020 at 4:23 p.m.

The calls to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia from domestic violence victims have been flooding in since mid March when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Trained advocates are on the...

Shepard High School graduate Takira Rogers performs on a recent episode of the BET program "Sunday Best" in this screen grab from a broadcast of the program last week.

Takira Rogers was known at Shepard High School for her rendition of the national anthem. This month she took her talents to television

July 18, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

Takira Rogers is used to lengthy rehearsals for performances but has come to realize her songs must come from her heart to reach an audience. "You definitely have to rehearse...

Teacher’s efforts to help immigrant students land him on the sidelines at a Bears game and $20K for his school

July 15, 2020 at 3:45 p.m.

As an immigrant, Erik Perez knows what it's like to be an English language learner. Now as a high school teacher, his efforts to help kids in similar situations have...

First female president of Frankfort Lions Club now leading at state level

July 13, 2020 at 5:47 p.m.

Years of honing her knowledge, compassion and leadership skills have paid off for Frankfort resident Sue Wolf, who now will oversee Lions Club International clubs in a large chunk of...

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