High note for Richards jazz band
The Richards jazz ensemble has been turning in some "sound" performances — so much so that the ensemble has been selected to perform later this month at the 2016 Illinois...
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An attitude of gratitude at St. Gerald
"Gratitude" was the key word Saturday night for the St. Gerald community. St. Gerald Parish and School, 9310 S. 55th Court in Oak Lawn, hosted a "thank you" party for...
Geography bee winners are going places
Much like a spelling bee, a school geography bee can create a buzz. There's a chance to qualify for state and national competitions at stake, after all. Thousands of schools...
From pucks to pages
As a hockey player for the Chicago Wolves, Eriah Hayes has the job of scoring goals. As a recent visitor to the Chicago Ridge Public Library, he tried to convince...
Winterfest aim: Make it cool to be outdoors
While it wasn't a white Christmas, there's little doubt now that winter has arrived. That means Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is preparing for its annual Winterfest, set...
A space to embrace
There is a robot-building station, a "printer" that produces three-dimensional objects, a spot to learn computer-programming skills, and more. Welcome to the MakerSpace, which recently debuted in the library at...
Christmas Without Cancer makes special delivery
The holiday season presents countless challenges for many families. For those with a member who has been stricken with cancer, that's where Christmas Without Cancer steps in. The nonprofit provides...
The art of taking a stance
A Mother McAuley High School senior drew more than a political cartoon when she took a stand on gun control. She also drew the attention of judges in a New...
Christmas spirit fits to a tea
Santa Claus is not the only one making local appearances this holiday season. Mrs. Claus stopped by Tuesday night at the Worth Park District Historical Museum, 11500 S. Beloit Ave.,...
Homewood shows off holiday spirit
Lights, reindeer and the presence of Santa were evidence that the holiday season has arrived in Homewood, where an estimated 2,500 people attended the annual Holiday Lights in Homewood event...