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Landmarks: Dark skies loom over Mount Forest Island, and that’s a good thing

September 5, 2021 at 8:39 a.m.

Much of the region was underwater thousands of years ago when glaciers clogged up the natural outlet of Lake Michigan, creating what geologists call glacial Lake Chicago. Two islands peeked...

Around the Southland: New police chief starts in Manhattan, domestic violence shelter gets new name, and more

September 2, 2021 at 5:40 p.m.

New Manhattan police chief a 24-year veteran Jeff Wold began his job as police chief for the village of Manhattan in August after being unanimously approved for the position by...

A kitchen knife made by Oak Lawn native Dennis Holtz in a process involving steel being folded 130 times is on display during a recent Homewood Farmers Market at the Wrought Iron Farm booth.

Landmarks: Wrought Iron Farm owners pursue dream of sustainability while making things that last

August 29, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Annie Holtz gets up at 4 a.m. every Friday to pursue her dream. In the predawn darkness, she fills her car with zinnias, sunflowers and other blooms and foliage harvested...

Around the Southland: School district sets AP exam record, Woods Walk returns, and more

August 26, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.

District 218 sets record with AP exams taken Despite the destabilizing effects of a pandemic, District 218 this past year continued to build upon the growth and success in Advanced...

East Hazel Crest Fire Chief Bill Vallow stands outside the fire and police building that was named for him in 2001. Vallow has been a member of the fire department for 70 years, including two stints as chief.

Landmarks: A firefighter for 71 years, East Hazel Crest’s Chief Vallow looks back on a lifetime of doing his part

August 22, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Every so often, at random times on any given day, a siren echoes through the neighborhood. It's not overly loud, but when the wind is blowing just right, we can...

Around the Southland: Orland Park Girl Scouts create free pantry at library, and more

August 19, 2021 at 5:43 p.m.

Orland Park Library home to Little Free Pantry thanks to Scouts Girl Scouts from Troop 60049 created a Little Free Pantry in front of Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S....

Midlothian Meadows forest preserve was host to a couple of festive gatherings Saturday, but more than a century ago it was home to a gunpowder factory that exploded in 1906.

Landmarks: Now it’s a serene forest preserve, but Midlothian Meadows was the site of a giant explosion, train robbery that would fit into an Old West story

August 15, 2021 at 9:58 a.m.

The stately old oak forest just east of Oak Forest looks like most other area woodlands, but it conceals a violent past. Those who look closely at a clearing in...

Around the Southland: Tinley cuts ribbon on refurbished St. Boniface Park, Crete photographer wins contest, and more

August 12, 2021 at 4:50 p.m.

Officials welcome reopening of refurbished park in Tinley The Tinley Park Park District officially reopened St. Boniface Park, 16301 Oak Park Avenue, after a $1 million renovation project that added...

Roland Rose directs the South Holland Municipal Band during a concert Thursday at Veterans Park in South Holland. The band, which is marking its 78th year this summer, has its origins in the early 20th century and was reformed in 1943 to encourage residents amid the throes of World War II. Daily Southtown Columnist Paul Eisenberg began playing tuba with the band this year.

Landmarks: Community bands march to the beat of an old drum, and they’re ‘getting stronger and stronger,’ fostering community on stage and off

August 8, 2021 at 2:45 p.m.

The pandemic had musicians everywhere worried about when they'd next perform, or even play in the same room with others. But Sarah Jo Ritchie wasn't worried, at least too much....

Around the Southland: Youths graduate from forest preserves jobs program, new director for Orland Park library, and more

August 5, 2021 at 5:09 p.m.

Youths graduate from Forest Preserve Experience program A summer of learning, outdoor exploration and service culminated this week in a graduation ceremony for 116 Cook County youth at Wampum Lake...

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