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Landmarks: Some people still don’t give a hoot, so in Will County, litter has become Public Enemy No. 1

July 25, 2021 at 8:40 a.m.

The first time we saw those glowing lanterns floating up in the night sky one summer years ago, we thought they were very cool. We ran out to purchase some...

Around the Southland: Midlothian principal lauded by archdiocese, STEAM Camps a success, new principal in Evergreen Park, and more

July 22, 2021 at 5:01 p.m.

Principal of St. Christopher School receives San Damiano Award from Archdiocese of Chicago Dr. Michelle Walthers, principal of St. Christopher School in Midlothian, recently received the prestigious San Damiano Turnaround...

Small tomatoes grow in July 2021 on plants sprouted from seed that arrived mysteriously during the summer of 2020.

Landmarks: The story of the mystery seeds from China may be over, but the pandemic plants are living this summer in my garden

July 18, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

The weird summer of 2020 became a little weirder when the mail arrived one early July day. Amid the typical assortment of bills and junk advertisements were two small square...

Around the Southland: Students go underwater for diving certificates, and more

July 15, 2021 at 5:17 p.m.

Shepard, Richards, Eisenhower students earn PADI certification After months of lessons and training, students from Shepard, Richards, and Eisenhower high schools geared up for their first real dives recently at...

The 91st Street Metra Station garden was the last stop on last year's Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk. This year's event is scheduled for July 11.

Around the Southland: Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk set, free school physicals in Will County, and more

July 12, 2021 at 10:42 a.m.

Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk ready for round two Editors Note: This event has been rescheduled for July 18. The Beverly Are Planning Association will presents a neighborhood filled with blooming...

A view inside the viaduct at Dixie Highway in Homewood under the Canadian National Railroad tracks. The viaduct often floods after large rains.

Landmarks: Viaducts have their problems and some are over a century old, but they beat counting boxcars

July 11, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

Main Street in Chicago Heights isn't one of that city's main streets, and a good portion of it barely qualifies as a street at all. Only a few of blocks...

Around the Southland: New Lenox crayfish crowned champion, I-55 lane closures, and more

July 8, 2021 at 4:54 p.m.

Crayfish photo wins June Forest Preserve photo contest A crayfish with its claws raised in the air like a triumphant boxer was chosen as champ in June's portion of the...

Landmarks: Organization formed because ‘it was like they never heard about veterans being women’ keeps history alive, resources flowing

July 4, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Hazel Crest resident Rochelle Crump was in the Women's Army Corps during the Vietnam War and has been devoted to veterans causes ever since, including a stint as the assistant...

Landmarks: Organized to ‘do some good,’ the Corinth Road Neighbors start by celebrating the little things on a big day

June 27, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.

Beverly Reed Scott had walked up and down Corinth Road in Olympia Fields delivering flyers inviting her neighbors to a celebration she and her husband were organizing in their front...

The Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854 Color Guard under the direction of present Commander Gary Brockman present U.S. flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard to Kosary Funeral Home in Evergreen Park during a ceremony on Flag Day, June 14.

Around the Southland: American Legion delivers service flags, Matteson teen heads to state pageant, and more

June 24, 2021 at 4:34 p.m.

American Legion post presents flags to funeral home Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854 celebrated Flag Day this year at a funeral home as members presented flags representing each branch...

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