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A "no trespassing" sign on the east side of Lake Calumet in 2002.The area around Lake Calumet remains fenced off now, but a new plan hopes to change that.

Landmarks: Lake Calumet has been subject of many big plans over the years, but the latest may bring it back to life

March 27, 2022 at 11:13 a.m.

It's a little plan, but Tom Shepherd hopes a presentation he and a few colleagues made this month to the board of the Illinois International Port District will allow them...

Around the Southland: Rich Township students cook, I-57 road work ramps up, and more

March 25, 2022 at 10:32 a.m.

Rich Township students cook at Illinois Culinary Competition The Rich Township High School District 227 team of ProStart Culinary students showcased their aptitude and love of cooking food at the...

Around the Southland: Shepard group raises $13K for Special Olympics through Polar Plunge, trout ponds stocked, and more

March 18, 2022 at 2:43 p.m.

Dressed in Hawaiian shirts and leis, students and staff Shepard High School in Palos Heights lined up, and with no hesitation raced in pairs to the two icy pools set...

Around the Southland: Evergreen Park students hold Ukraine supply drive, H-F superintendent lauded, and more

March 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Supply drive at EPCHS to help Ukrainian refugees Students involved with the Evergreen Park Community High School Service Club are organizing a supply drive to help the people of Ukraine...

Around the Southland: Frankfort school raises $29K for Heart Association, breakfast nets big haul for police vests, and more

March 4, 2022 at 4:31 p.m.

Chelsea students go for the heart The Kids Heart Challenge at Chelsea Intermediate School in Frankfort surpassed $29,000 in donations in February. Physical education teachers Randy Klosowski, Jenell Jaral, and...

A collection of 19th century Will County buildings that were saved from demolition and placed at Heritage Village in Lockport includes an outhouse, farmhouse, train depot and smokehouse. No dates were recorded for the outhouse and smokehouse, but the farmhouse goes back at least to 1863 and was in Crest Hill.

Landmarks: Saved from demolition, the historic structures of Lockport’s Heritage Village survive setbacks thanks to a community that loves them

February 27, 2022 at 9:04 a.m.

Compared to its neighbors, the old guard shack at Heritage Village in Lockport is relatively modern. Built around 1920, it was outfitted with electricity and running water when it was...

Around the Southland: Lincoln museum to display art by Flossmoor student, Richards performance a hit at state, and more

February 25, 2022 at 12:32 p.m.

Flossmoor student's art lauded by Lincoln Presidential Library Daleia Muhammad-Walker, 11, of Flossmoor was one of four student in the state to win the annual art contest sponsored by the...

Landmarks: Once nearly extinct in Illinois, river otters likely live in a stream near you. A new project enlists ‘citizen scientists’ to help find them

February 20, 2022 at 5:30 a.m.

Chris Anchor was walking the banks of Plum Creek in the southeastern corner of Cook County when he spotted tracks in the mud that completely surprised him. Just a few...

Around the Southland: Palos students net 10K donations for pantries, SSC soccer team lauded, and more

February 18, 2022 at 1:22 p.m.

Palos West student food drive collects 10,000 donations During the week leading up to the Super Bowl, students at Palos School District 118's West Elementary School collected nonperishable food for...

Around the Southland: Judges rule in favor of Southland Prep students at Mock Trial contest, and more

February 11, 2022 at 2:38 p.m.

Southland College Prep Mock Trial team excels Southland College Prep Charter High School placed first in the Mock Trial competition last week in the Bloom Trail Invitational of the Illinois...

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