Rich Wojcikowski, longtime Bookie’s manager, is remembered for his generosity, dedication to readers, schools and the South Side community.
Author Archives: Kelly White
Posted inSchools
Michael Thompson’s kites take art in an unexpected direction
Chicago artist Michael Thompson transforms kites into intricate works of art, blending collage, sculpture, craftsmanship, history and personal exploration.
Posted inOrland Park
Midlothian’s Charleigh Bernal brings her sunshine to Times Square
Midlothian toddler Charleigh Bernal, a joyful girl with Down syndrome, will shine in Times Square, inspiring families with her limitless possibilities.
Posted inTributes
Betty Johnson-Gonzalez, 88
Betty Johnson-Gonzalez, 88, of Bridgeview, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1938, in Love, Mississippi.
Posted inEvergreen Park
EPCHS cheerleaders lead toy drive for young hospital patients
Evergreen Park cheerleaders collected 107 toys for hospitalized children, recruiting four other schools to join the summer drive.
Posted inOrland Park
Beyond Beautiful World Pageant celebrates women, growth and sisterhood in Orland Park
Beyond Beautiful World is bringing confidence, talent, powerful stories and sisterhood to the stage in Orland Park for its sixth annual pageant.
Posted inTinley Park
Tinley Park woman turns family cancer experience into a message of hope
Tinley Park’s Janet Pearson turns personal family experiences with cancer into a community message promoting nutrition, healthy choices and breast cancer prevention.
Posted inChicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge community partnership brings local organizations to the same table
Chicago Ridge’s Community Partnership brings local organizations together to share resources, strengthen collaboration and better connect residents with services.
Posted inEvergreen Park
EPCHS food drive honors 9/11 victims by helping local families
Evergreen Park Community High School is holding a food drive Sept. 7-11 to honor Sept. 11 victims while supporting the local food pantry.
Posted inPalos Hills
Run for a cause this Halloween at Moraine Valley
Moraine Valley’s 13th annual Halloween 5K on Oct. 31 combines a chip-timed race with costume contests, kids’ activities, and trunk-or-treating to raise scholarship funds.