Posts by Kelly White
Green Hills Library kicks off Summer Reading program
By Kelly White The warm weather is upon us, but that is even more of a reason to visit your local library. In celebration of the season, the Green Hills Public Library, 10331 Interlochen Drive in Palos Hills, hosted a Summer Reading Kick-Off with Rainbow Cone on Monday, June 12, at Bennett Park, 10801 S.…
Read MoreSpecial Ed students, seniors race for friendship
By Kelly White While cars revved their engines at the Indy 500 this past weekend, residents at Grace Point Place in Oak Lawn were able to join in on the excitement. Grace Point Place, an Anthem Memory Care community located at 5701 W. 101st St., celebrated the Indy 500 on May 25 with a remote-control car race against…
Read MoreAdopt-A-Pot program brightens up Palos Heights
By Kelly White The Palos Heights Beautification Committee works hard to do just what its name entails, keep the city beautiful. To provide a spark of greenery and a pop of color outside of local businesses, parks and municipal buildings, the committee hosted an Adopt-A-Pot flower planting day on May 20 in the parking lot…
Read MoreWorth police hit the roof for Special Olympics Illinois
By Kelly White Worth’s Police Department takes pride in having close ties with the local community. For the 11th year, the department was happy to once again take part in Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Police officers mingled with residents on Friday morning at Dunkin Donuts, 6707 W. 111th St.,…
Read MoreOrland Park welcomes Rainbow Cone
By Kelly White Rainbow Cone was welcomed in to the Orland Park community on Friday morning when a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the franchise’s newest location, 15711 Harlem Ave., Orland Park. The location is run by the duo, John Buonavolanto and Fernando Toscano. “There are a lot of South Siders right here…
Read MoreOak Lawn author blends fantasy and romance
By Kelly White Renowned author, Emily Hornburg, has South Side roots. Growing up in Evergreen Park and currently living in Oak Lawn, Hornburg, better known by her readers as EE Hornburg, has three books published in her Cursed Queens series: “The Night’s Chosen,” “The Shadow’s Heir,” and “The Forest’s Keeper.” All of the novels balance…
Read MorePop culture celebrated at Oak Lawn Library Fan Fest
By Kelly White Comic book enthusiasts united last weekend at the Oak Lawn Public Library. The library, 9427 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, held its seventh annual Fan Fest, a pop culture celebration on May 6. The day provided an opportunity for the community to come to a local event without having to drive far or…
Read MoreLake Katherine celebrates with Earth Day BioBlitz
By Kelly White Earth Day is an annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for change around the issues most impacting our planet and to celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth. It is held globally every year on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was no surprise that Lake…
Read MoreJoan Buschbach retires after 30 years on the Oak Lawn Library board
By Kelly White Joan Buschbach and her late husband, Jim, dedicated their lives to the Oak Lawn community. For more than 60 years, these Oak Lawn residents managed a successful business, Buschbach Insurance Agency Inc., as well as a travel agency, World Travel Mart. On top of their continuously busy schedule, they also raised a family of four children…
Read MorePalos Park native choreographs new musical
By Kelly White Children’s Theatre Company is thrilled to have Palos Park native Katie Spelman as choreographer for the highly-anticipated world premiere of “An American Tail the Musical.” Showcasing from April 25 through June 18 at CTC’s UnitedHealth Group Stage, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, “An American Tail the Musical” will hold its opening night on Saturday,…
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