Families enjoyed candy-filled trunks, decorated vehicles, games, food and a decorated hearse during Rat Racers-sponsored Cruiser Night in Chicago Ridge.
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Hometown police outraise departments across Illinois, win Special Olympics belt
Hometown police raised $44,200 for Special Olympics Illinois at the Five-O Racing fundraiser Oct. 10, winning the top fundraiser belt.
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Family pleads for help finding missing dog
A southwest suburban family desperately searches for their missing Belgian Malinois and asks residents to watch for sightings and share information.
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Worth’s Mitten Tree drive collects winter essentials for those in need
Worth’s annual Mitten Tree drive invites residents to donate new mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for children and adults in need.
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Palos Heights church plans free Halloween bash with trunk-or-treating and a petting zoo
Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church plans a free Fall Fest Oct. 31 with trunk-or-treating, pony rides and a petting zoo.
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The art of saying YES starts with Dan Dougherty
Mokena artist Dan Dougherty brings the power of saying yes to young readers while balancing children’s books, comics, teaching and music.
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Pass Health Foods to host holiday bake-off in Palos Heights
Pass Health Foods will host a holiday bake-off Nov. 14 in Palos Heights, featuring wholesome recipes, local mayor judges and prizes.
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Moraine Valley food drive focuses on students’ everyday needs
Moraine Valley Community College collects food, hygiene products and household essentials through Nov. 30 to support students facing food insecurity.
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Artist Andrei Rabodzeenko finds beauty and meaning in Chicago’s south side
Artist Andrei Rabodzeenko showcases 28 oil paintings at Beverly Arts Center, capturing the overlooked beauty, history and character of Chicago’s South Side.
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Family turns grief into hope at Dash for Den
The annual Dash for Den honors Dennis Raber’s memory while raising awareness about opioid addiction and supporting men in recovery.