Local families gathered for crafts, snacks and photos during a Valentine’s Day event at a Palos Hills photography studio.
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Celebrating Black History Month through the art of G.L. Smothers
South Side artist G.L. Smothers showcases 15 abstract works at Evergreen Park Library during a Black History Month reception.
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Teens Spread Love to Seniors With 180 Handmade Valentines
Eighteen Green Hills teens created 180 Valentine cards to uplift local seniors and combat loneliness through AARP’s Cupid Crew program.
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Palos Heights Olympian’s Son Goes Viral After Snagging Puck in Olympic Stands
A stray puck, a quick-thinking dad, and a young fan’s perfect catch turned into a viral moment during the 2026 Winter Olympics women’s hockey rivalry game between the United States and Canada — all captured on video and shared across social media. Late in the second period of the Milan matchup, with the U.S. already […]
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Chicago Ridge train derailment snarls traffic, cancels Metra service
An early morning train derailment in Chicago Ridge has snarled traffic in that village and Oak Lawn as well as forcing Metra to cancel service on the SouthWest Service line from Manhattan to Union Station.
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BEDS Plus Soup and Bread fundraiser raises $150,000
Nearly 1,000 supporters packed the 14th annual Soup and Bread fundraiser selling out the event and raising more than $150,000 for BEDS Plus.
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Chicago artist turns gallery guests into living art
Chicago-based musician, DJ, producer, and artist Gabriel Palomo performs during the opening reception for Nat Soti’s exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center.
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Suzanne Amra of Sward School named Elementary Principal of the Year
Suzanne Amra, principal of Sward School in Oak Lawn, was named the 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year for the South Cook Region by the Illinois Principals Association.
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Evergreen Park ice rink glides into winter fun
Evergreen Park opens its outdoor ice rink for winter fun with affordable skating, hockey sessions, rentals, and private party options.
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Chicago’s own Nat Soti turns design into discovery at the Beverly Arts Center
Artist and Saint Xavier professor Nat Soti’s Beverly Arts Center exhibit invites viewers to discover meaning through symbols, repetition, and curiosity.