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Robbins History Museum director Tyrone Haymore hopes to make the S.B. Fuller mansion in Robbins "as fabulous as it was in its heyday" with help from grant money and other fundraising.

Landmarks: Abandoned and ravaged by vandals, a mansion built by an influential Black entrepreneur poised to become a place to celebrate Robbins history

February 7, 2022 at 10:08 a.m.

Just like nearly every kid who takes part in an organized activity, Tyrone Haymore had to hit the streets in Robbins as a young teenager, selling stuff door to door....

Around the Southland: Eisenhower, Shepard show choirs win, blanket drive in Evergreen Park, and more

February 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Eisenhower, Shepard show choirs sweep Kankakee invitational The show choirs from Eisenhower High School and Shepard High School took first and second place, respectively, at a late January competition hosted...

Around the Southland: Artists from 20 high schools to exhibit at SSC, towns getting planning help, and more

January 28, 2022 at 3:57 p.m.

High School Art Festival coming to South Suburban College The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College will host its 26th annual Regional High School Art Student Exhibit from...

Elaine Egdorf, who helped organize the annual Drivin' the Dixie events that started in 2001, points out a map of the Dixie Highway route on an information sign along the highway in Homewood. Registration fees for the event over the years helped pay for the signs in towns along the route.

Landmarks: Drivin’ the Dixie event faces uncertain future

January 23, 2022 at 5:08 a.m.

Elaine Egdorf has lived in the south suburbs just about her whole life. A longtime Homewoood resident, she's shared stories of youthful sledding excursions down the embankment of the Calumet...

Around the Southland: ‘Superheroes’ gather in Evergreen Park, neighborhood watch starts in Orland Park, and more

January 21, 2022 at 1:25 p.m.

'Everyday Superheroes' retreat at Evergreen Park Community High School Evergreen Park Community High School hosted its annual Snowball retreat over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, an event themed...

Landmarks: Long misused and overlooked, the Little Calumet River captures the world’s attention with links to African American history

January 16, 2022 at 10:18 a.m.

It was the best day to go out and paddle. No clouds cast shadows over the Little Calumet River that summer morning last year as a group of canoes launched...

Around the Southland: Rich teachers convene in Tinley for training, Stagg students display art, and more

January 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Rich Township teachers gather for student support sessions Teachers from Rich Township High School District 227 gathered Jan. 7 for a Institute Day at Tinley Park Convention Center, where they...

Landmarks: A letter from 1900 unearthed in library archive sheds light on Steger’s origin story

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

Jessica Rodrigues was organizing a collection of historical documents at the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library when she came across a letter detailing a nearly forgotten chapter in the history...

Around the Southland: Tinley couple welcome first baby of 2022 at Olympia Fields hospital; collection for wounded officer, and more

January 7, 2022 at 11:40 a.m.

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields welcomes first baby born there in 2022 Welcome to the world! Nava became the first baby born in 2022 at the Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Family...

Around the Southland: Students show their giving spirit, Tinley toy drive succeeds, and more

December 31, 2021 at 12:49 p.m.

Evergreen Park students continue holiday book tradition What started as a goal to make sure every first grade student in Evergreen Park has a new book to read over winter...

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