Kelly White’s America 250 exhibit celebrates the nation’s anniversary through portraits, community moments, and reflections on everyday American life.
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Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park celebrate Fourth of July with parades
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States is worthy of not just one parade, but two. The annual Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade was held Friday night along 95th Street as a large crowd of spectators turned out, decked out in a wide variety of red, white and blue. That festive event was followed by the […]
Hills Farmers Market returns for fifth season
The Hills Farmers Market opened for the season on Friday morning and drew a steady flow of customers to the Hickory Hills Municipal parking lot.
Evergreen Park opens first farmers market of the season
The Evergreen Park Farmers Market is traditionally the first to open for the season in the southwest suburbs.
Opening night rainout will not deter Worth Cruisers
A large downpour resulted in the cancellation of the first Worth Cruisers Car Show on May 4, but organizers said this will not deter them in the future.
New owners coming for Oak Lawn’s Homestead Barr
The Homestead Barr was established in 1951 and had been owned by the Adomaitis family since. The historic landmark dates back to 1843.
New law allows Oak Lawn to quickly remove squatters
The passage of a new state law empowering law enforcement to remove squatters has been enforced recently in Oak Lawn.
New apartments open for residents with disabilities
A grand opening celebration took place the morning of March 31 to welcome the Hamlin Avenue Apartments in Alsip, a permanent housing development that allows adults with disabilities to live independently.
Worth approves multi-use path extension
Construction will soon begin for the extension of a multi-use path along the Cal-Sag Canal in Worth.
Valley Inn restaurant closed, but catering business going strong
Valley Inn restaurant will not reopen, but the owners said Valley Inn Catering, 10620 S. Roberts Road, is open for business.
