Kelly White, Author at Southwest Regional Publishing

Oak Lawn Community High School honors star staff members

by Kelly WhiteApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Four Oak Lawn Community High School staff members were honored for dedication, innovation and excellence during a District 229 board meeting.

Tributes

Juan Villagomez, 56

by Kelly WhiteApril 3, 2026April 4, 2026

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.

Evergreen Park

Mom’s Facebook post becomes nonprofit lifeline for struggling families

by Kelly WhiteApril 2, 2026April 10, 2026

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.

VisionHER ignites big dreams at Chicago Ridge Mall

by Kelly WhiteMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Women gathered at Chicago Ridge Mall for VisionHER’s first event, creating vision boards, building connections, and focusing on future goals together.

Saint Xavier brings life-saving kidney screenings to community

by Kelly WhiteMarch 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Free SXU screening identified high rates of undetected kidney, diabetes and blood pressure issues, emphasizing importance of early detection and care.

‘Heavy Heart’ farewell as Stoney Point Pub closes doors in Palos Park

by Kelly WhiteMarch 31, 2026April 7, 2026

Stony Point Pub in Palos Park closed March 29, citing industry challenges while thanking loyal customers and shifting focus to other locations.

Your Town

Joe & Franks to close after 50 years in Oak Lawn

by Kelly WhiteMarch 30, 2026April 4, 2026

Oak Lawn meat shop Joe & Franks closing after 50 years, ending family-run tradition of sausages and smoked meats and delicacies.

Your Town

Meals on Wheels finds new home in Oak Lawn, expands help for seniors

by Kelly WhiteMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois relocates to Oak Lawn, expanding meal delivery and dine-in services for seniors across Worth Township.

Palos Hills

Step inside Agapi where wellness meets self-love

by Kelly WhiteMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Agapi Wellness Center opens in Palos Hills, offering holistic healing services focused on self-love, relaxation, and restoring balance in a welcoming space.