Chicago artist Brian Sykes presents a collaborative exhibition at Beverly Arts Center highlighting the Black experience through music, storytelling, and visual art.
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Pollinator Palooza to buzz into Palos Park with gardening tips, expert speakers
Pollinator Palooza brings expert advice, vendors and inspiration to Palos Park, helping gardeners create vibrant habitats for bees, butterflies and birds.
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From Wojo’s to The Submarine Factory: New Era Begins
A longtime sandwich shop reopens as The Submarine Factory, where the Romero family brings fresh energy, classic favorites and popular shakes.
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Moraine Valley proves college dreams start close to home
Moraine Valley celebrates Community College Month, highlighting affordable pathways, career training and transfer opportunities while inviting the community to explore campus programs.
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Oak Lawn Community High School honors star staff members
Four Oak Lawn Community High School staff members were honored for dedication, innovation and excellence during a District 229 board meeting.
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Juan Villagomez, 56
Juan Villagomez, a manager at Falco’s Pizza who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Bridgeview on March 25, died March 29, 2026. He was 56.
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Mom’s Facebook post becomes nonprofit lifeline for struggling families
Olivia DeSmit launched Be The Village nonprofit after struggling to find support as a new mother. Now it delivers meals, groceries and community across three southwest Chicago neighborhoods.
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VisionHER ignites big dreams at Chicago Ridge Mall
Women gathered at Chicago Ridge Mall for VisionHER’s first event, creating vision boards, building connections, and focusing on future goals together.
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Saint Xavier brings life-saving kidney screenings to community
Free SXU screening identified high rates of undetected kidney, diabetes and blood pressure issues, emphasizing importance of early detection and care.
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“Heavy Heart” farewell as Stony Point Pub closes doors in Palos Park
Stony Point Pub in Palos Park closed March 29, citing industry challenges while thanking loyal customers and shifting focus to other locations.