Call him motivated: Oak Lawn student on teaching track
The initial plan for Oak Lawn resident Juan Hernandez was to study to become an attorney who would represent juveniles. But a change of heart has led the Oak Lawn...
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Homewood-Flossmoor unified team brings home state basketball title
For the second year in a row, the Homewood-Flossmoor High School unified basketball team used teamwork and skill to win the state championship. The 13-student team, made up of Special...
Children, parents enjoy Easter egg hunt at Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn
About 240 children and their parents recently gathered eggs at the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn. "I really like it!" said Charlie Glaz, 7, who has autism and hyperlexia, or...
Orland Park cops replace a 96-year-old resident’s Citizens’ Police Academy jacket
Upon graduating at age 76 from the Orland Park Citizens' Police Academy, village resident Marie Logsdon was proud to receive a jacket emblazoned with the academy logo. But 20 years...
Oak Lawn high school baseball team rallies around girl missing senior year while fighting leukemia
One of the worst things about having leukemia for Lena Rayas is being homebound and away from friends, school and bowling. Lena, a senior at Oak Lawn Community High School,...
Cancer no match for local Army veteran
Gloria Gayle has been a health buff for years, but her one unhealthy habit finally caught up with her: smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. In 2010, she felt...
Losing weight gets personal: Combining diet and behavioral changes may help
Over the years, Robert Kushner has seen many obese patients get "tripped up" trying to keep pounds off because they rely on fast food, juggle too many tasks and dislike...
Area libraries starting to offer diploma programs
The staff of the Green Hills Public Library District in Palos Hills hope a new option there gives adults who never finished high school a chance at a better future....
Seniors seek affordable dental care options
Like many older people on a fixed income, Ed Slavik knew he couldn't keep up with the high cost of dental care. So a few years ago, the retired school...
Groups emphasize immigrant rights in workshop at Richard High School
Teachers in a southwest suburban high school district noticed their immigrant students have been worried about being harassed or deported since they heard about President Donald Trump's plans to clamp...