Breakfast with Santa benefits children’s hospital
Santa Claus came to town Sunday morning for a very worthy cause. He made his appearance as a special visitor at the Hearts for Hope Breakfast with Santa fundraiser at...
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A ‘Crescent City’ crescendo
Two local high school bands received quite the New Year's Day invitations. The marching bands from Sandburg High School in Orland Park and Evergreen Park Community High School have been...
‘Star Wars’ to invade local libraries
With the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" set for next month, it doesn't take a Jedi's intuition to know that movie theaters won't be alone in trying to...
It’s first class for critters
Wild animals made their debut Friday at a Bridgeview elementary school. Lieb School, 9101 Pembroke Lane, had an assembly to reward students for positive behavior, and it featured the Palos...
Hoopla surrounds turkey giveaway
While parents and children teamed up in a basketball free-throw contest in Chicago Ridge last week for a chance to bring home a turkey, bragging rights were prized as well,...
Marching orders: Shepard band in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
Shepard High School band members figure to be in for a most memorable Thanksgiving. The band was selected to march in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, which claims to be...
Marian Catholic wins Bands of America national title in Class 2A
The Marian Catholic High School marching band added to its rich history Saturday, winning the Class 2A national championship and finishing eighth overall nationally in the Bands of America Grand...
A rock-solid addition to gym classes
At Fierke Education Center in Oak Forest, students aren't locked into traditional physical education classes this school year. The elementary school, at 6535 Victoria Drive, held an open house Thursday...
A sound tradition
When it comes to mixing music and marching, Marian Catholic has few peers. The Chicago Heights high school's marching band again earned a spot in the Bands of America Grand...
High notes and a high honor
Displays of discipline, dedication, duty and honor often are associated with military personnel. But those involved with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band believe that elite musicians reflect those ideals...