Richards High School students build culture of inclusiveness
As school draws to a close this Friday at Richards High School in Oak lawn, Stephanie Lopez, a sophomore from Chicago Ridge, is representing her school in the Special Olympics...
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ComEd offers grants to people, non-profit groups struggling to pay power bills
When Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued Illinois' stay-at-home order back in March, ComEd immediately began suspending service disconnections and began waiving late charges. For now, late charges are being waived through...
‘Being a team makes it easier’: Beverly Bombshells hockey players unite off rink to make PPE for first line workers
In March, the Beverly Bombshells Division 7 hockey team was preparing for the Women's Central Hockey League playoffs in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Then Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker issued the...
‘Freedom Writers’ group helps Blue Island speech team perform together from their homes
Amid the turmoil of the abrupt closure of schools in the state March 13, Eisenhower High School head speech team coach Mark Urban photographed students assembled for the after school...
Oak Lawn dentist puts Senior Idol hopes on hold, but that’s not stopping him from making his own kind of music
When he's not dealing with patients' teeth, Oak Lawn dentist Kenneth Yerkes might be found playing the guitar, clarinet, saxophone, piano, violin or cello. It could be an inherited skill...
Orland Park charity still giving toys to kids with cancer, because ‘treatments cannot stop due to a pandemic’
Angela Martinez of Homewood is battling cancer. Like many children receiving cancer treatments, she's considered to be high-risk for COVID-19. But Angela is still able to enjoy being a kid,...
Montessori School of Lemont grew out of help the Kiwanis gave to an immigrant family
The Montessori School of Lemont is using Zoom and Google Meet to teach 125 students age 3 through eighth grade, who remain at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Working...
Beverly scientist plays key role in fight against coronavirus, gender discrimination in STEM fields
As researchers race to address the COVID-19 pandemic, a local scientist is playing a crucial role in the effort, while also continuing to serve as a role model for women...
Professor emeritus from Beverly brings experience working at Union Stock Yard to new role as curator of Packingtown Museum
Dominic A. Pacyga can recall dates and spell names with the precision of a savant. He's received writing awards for his many books on Chicago history, including four published by...
Southwest Chicago Kiwanis ‘pushing for a resurgence,’ seeking new members to help establish adaptive playground
Established in 1938, the Kiwanis of Southwest Chicago club has seen generations come and go, but its purpose has remained constant. "Our priority is serving children and making their lives...