More than 500 Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School students walked Oct. 16, raising $13,808 for a library in rural Zimbabwe.
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Evergreen Park Library plans after-hours night of activities for adults
Evergreen Park Public Library invites adults to enjoy an after-hours evening of reading, creativity, family history, wellness and sparkling wine.
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Samantha Bertucci turns her passion for makeup into a Hollywood career
Samantha Bertucci turned her lifelong passion for art into a film and television makeup career after taking a leap of faith.
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Richards’ ‘Bulldog Dispatch’ scores national award nomination
Richards High School’s “Bulldog Dispatch” earned its first national student production award nomination after winning a Chicago/Midwest NATAS Crystal Pillar Award.
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Moraine Valley librarian receives statewide award
Moraine Valley librarian Dr. Troy Swanson received statewide recognition for his contributions to academic libraries, information literacy and student success.
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Student journalists get lessons from the pros
About 225 students gathered at Richards High School to learn journalism, writing, photography and media skills from experienced industry professionals.
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Boy with muscular dystrophy battles to star in his own comic book
Bradley sixth grader Liam Garr, who has muscular dystrophy, is competing to star in a comic book and win $25,000.
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Palos Park families celebrate Halloween on the Green
Palos Park families enjoyed candy, costumes, outdoor crafts and a spooky trail during the village’s annual Halloween on the Green celebration.
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Dog’s persistent barking helps prevent potential disaster in Palos Hills
Palos Hills dog JoeJoe persistently alerted his owner to a garage fire, prompting a 911 call that brought first responders to the scene.
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Macs with Mercy collects 554 pairs of socks for Pat’s Pantry
Mother McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents collected 554 pairs of socks for 70 families served by Pat’s Pantry in Mount Greenwood.