Students, alumni and volunteers packed 50,000 Feed6 meals at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School to support neighbors facing food insecurity.
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Chicago Christian’s students turn robotics dreams into reality
Chicago Christian’s RoboKnights teams claimed first and second at the South Suburban Robotics Meet, heading to state and national competitions.
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Holiday cheer served at Palos Park Breakfast With Santa
Palos Park families gathered for Breakfast with Santa, enjoying festive food, crafts, photos and holiday cheer at the Recreation Center.
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Cold weather, big turnout at Still Bike Ride Shop ride
Still Bike Ride Shop hosted its first Holiday Ride in Tinley Park, bringing neighbors together for a cold, fun and festive community night.
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Orland Park occupational therapist turns personal struggle into support network for new moms
Orland Park therapist Armi Grace Petersen founded Motivated OT Mama to support mothers and infants through personalized, compassionate postpartum and developmental care.
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Reporter Kelly White captured the heartbeat of community in 2025
Photojournalist Kelly White captures local communities’ creativity, resilience, and generosity, highlighting entrepreneurs, artists, and events that bring people together.
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Hometown Police Department offers free child car seat inspections
Hometown Police offer free car seat inspections, stressing winter coat dangers and teaching parents how to buckle children safely for every ride.
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Santa Joe brings holiday magic to Palos Heights salon
Santa Joe brought festive cheer to Van Gogh Hair Spa Wednesday night, delighting families and visitors with stories, smiles and true Christmas spirit.
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Handmade holiday village becomes Tinley Park’s winter wonderland
Tinley Park’s Alpine Village brings handmade holiday charm, free treats and charity drives together in a glowing German-style Christmas display for all.
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Oak Lawn teen publishes Christmas faith novel at just 15
Richards sophomore Ashlynn Goldizen self-publishes “Unwrapped,” a Christmas novel about faith, grief and rediscovering God’s presence during life’s quiet moments.