Minister Lynn Carol Lacey, the founder and CEO of Lacey-Hill Community Outreach in La Grange, was remembered at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Progressive Life Giving Word Cathedral, 4500 Frontage Road, Hillside. Visitation began at 10 a.m., followed by the Homegoing Service from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Viewing was […]
Category: 2025 Southwest Chicagoland Holiday Guide
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Parents’ Guide to Late-Season Santa Visits
Parents can skip December crowds by visiting Santa during the quieter second wave of events running through Christmas Eve.
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Spot the $10,000 Angel in Palos Heights
Check out the famous “Lights in the Heights” display, keep your eyes peeled for the newest addition to the show.
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Worth Township’s Holiday Heroes Working Behind the Scenes
Worth Township’s Christmas Care Program quietly helps 125-200 families annually through neighbor donations and volunteer gift-wrapping operations.
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Holiday Giving Doesn’t End on Christmas Day
Here’s something most people don’t know: while everyone’s focused on Christmas morning, some of the biggest needs for kids actually come after the holidays are over. The Orland Fire Protection District has a secret weapon for extending holiday magic — their toy drive runs all the way through January 5, 2026. That means you can […]
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Holiday Lights of the Southland
Based on last year’s Christmas news cycle, these are the displays locals couldn’t stop talking about — and the ones most likely to shine again this season. In Countryside, the Harper family’s Lights On Dawn, 6650 Dawn Ave., throws more than 20,000 lights into motion, all synced to a family-friendly soundtrack. Shows run about 23 […]
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Harp Twins Rock Christmas for Special Needs Scouting
The world’s most famous harp duo is coming to Oak Lawn for a cause close to their hearts — and they’re not keeping a penny. Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known globally as the Harp Twins, will perform their “Rockin’ Christmas” concert on December 16 at Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre, with 100% […]
Sponsored
Local Secrets: Peotone’s Santa Shuffle: Get Ready to Jingle All the Way
If you’ve ever wanted to legally run through town in a Santa suit while jingling like a reindeer, Peotone has the perfect event for you. The Peotone Park District is launching their first annual Santa Shuffle Fun Run on December 13, and they’re going all-out with the holiday chaos. Picture this: dozens of Santas, elves, […]