The World Cup Figures roller skating competition comes to Lynwood Sept. 18-20 for the first time ever held in the United States, drawing 100 elite skaters from 10 countries.
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Posted inOrland Park
Patriot Day event planned at Centennial Park West
Orland Park will mark Patriot Day with live music, a commemoration ceremony and an evening honoring 9/11 victims and heroes.
Posted inPalos Heights
Van Gogh Hair Spa expands in Palos Heights
Van Gogh Hair Spa is growing, but it’s not going far. The longtime Palos Heights salon is preparing to move to a larger location at 12250 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights, giving owner Amy Redden more room to expand the business while keeping it right where it has been for nearly three decades. Redden […]
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The Kelly twins turn a lifelong love of horror Into a New Novel
Evergreen Park twins Kevin and Michael Kelly turn their lifelong love of horror into Me and My Shadows, a psychological thriller.
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Rich Wojcikowski leaves a lasting mark on Bookie’s and the community
Rich Wojcikowski, longtime Bookie’s manager, is remembered for his generosity, dedication to readers, schools and the South Side community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.