Eighteen Green Hills teens created 180 Valentine cards to uplift local seniors and combat loneliness through AARP’s Cupid Crew program.
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Fat Tuesday Paczki tradition returns to local bakeries
Chicago-area bakeries prepare thousands of paczki for Fat Tuesday on February 17, offering traditional Polish pastries in various flavors.
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Boz O’Brien leaves lasting legacy at Reilly’s Daughter
Boz O’Brien, founder of Reilly’s Daughter, died at 75, leaving a lasting legacy of fun, music, and South Side tradition.
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D230 students take regional ACES by storm
District 230 students earned top medals at the Regional ACES competition, excelling in STEM and English against more than a dozen schools.
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D230 art stars shine bright in regional showdowns
District 230 student artists earned top honors in regional competitions, showcasing originality, technical skill and powerful personal artistic voices.
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New heart valve helps 83-year-old Hometown woman breathe easier
An 83-year-old Hometown woman breathes easier after a groundbreaking heart valve procedure restores her health and strengthens family bonds.
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Melt ’N Dip reopens in Palos Park under new ownership
Melt ’N Dip in Palos Park reopened under new ownership, offering indulgent crepes, waffles, gelato, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Chicago artist turns gallery guests into living art
Chicago-based musician, DJ, producer, and artist Gabriel Palomo performs during the opening reception for Nat Soti’s exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center.
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Spice, heart and heat fuel Palos Park’s beloved Chili Cookoff
Chili in the Park returned to Palos Park, drawing Midwest cooks, longtime competitors and families for a spirited winter chili cookoff.
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Young entrepreneurs take Over Moraine Valley
Young entrepreneurs showcased handmade products, learned real business skills and gained confidence at Moraine Valley’s NextGen-sponsored fair.