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Postal workers deserve a pat on the back
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . During the time period before Christmas we hope the cards we sent to family and friends were received and enjoyed by those we care about. Now that Christmas Day has passed and we are playing with our new toys, it……
Read MoreUBAM marks 25 years of serving seniors
. Partners with Fair Share to feed those in need . By Dermot Connolly The United Business Association of Midway recently marked the 25th anniversary of its Something for Seniors initiative by providing 52 boxes of food to Southwest Side seniors in need. UBAM’s tradition of holiday giving actually goes back to 1985, when the……
Read MoreOak Lawn Library hosts second Gingerbread House Contest
By Kelly White The holidays are and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by decorating a gingerbread house? The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave., invited residents of all ages to join in on the fun by participating in the second annual Gingerbread House Contest, a battle of……
Read MoreRichards comes together in December for Santa’s Workshop
By Kelly White Richards High School was beaming in December with Christmas spirit. Students came together from various clubs and organizations at the high school, 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, and hosted a Santa’s Workshop for local area children on December 6 in the cafeteria. “I liked that this event was geared towards younger elementary……
Read MoreThis rescue agency is devoted to felines
By Kelly White Finding cats and kittens a safe home is the sole mission behind Kitties for Keeps Rescue. A non-profit, no kill, volunteer run and foster based, Kitties for Keeps Rescue is dedicated to rescuing friendly, adoptable cats, both old and young, that are left homeless, in danger of euthanasia, or in danger, or……
Read MoreMoraine Valley hosts high school Pastry Decorating Competition
Nine high schools were represented at Moraine Valley Community College for the annual High School Pastry Decorating Competition in late October. Teams of students from Eisenhower, Shepard, Richards, Reavis, Oak Lawn, Andrew, Argo, Stagg and Sandburg high schools participated in the competition in the Culinary Arts kitchen on the college campus. Every fall, Moraine Valley……
Read MoreShepard staff keeps active in December through Shepardathon
By Kelly White Shepard High School is pushing its faculty and staff to stay active during these chilly winter months that often keep people indoors. Through the implementation of an inaugural SHEPARDTHON, a modification of the Marcothon, a challenge that is popular in the UK where participants run 3 miles or 25 minutes every day……
Read MoreWorth mayor expects no migrant dilemma
By Joe Boyle Worth Mayor Mary Werner believes it will not be necessary to pass an ordinance to deter migrants from being dropped off in the village. Werner was responding to a question by a resident during the public forum segment of the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. The resident asked if the village……
Read MoreDoctor’s love of community inspires author to write children’s book
By Kelly White Dr. George Skarpathiotis took his philosophy of care and love for the community and turned it into a beautiful pediatric practice. A practice founded on the principles of family centered care, Dr. George Kids, with offices located in the heart of Palos Heights, 7110 W. 127th Street; in Chicago, 8537 S. Cicero……
Read MoreLake Katherine to give Christmas trees new use as mulch
By Kelly White The holidays are over. It’s a new year and as you take down the decorations, you may find yourself wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Luckily, there is no need to worry or stress about what to do, because Lake Katherine Center & Botanical Gardens is here to help. The……
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