It starts with the soft hiss of a train slicing through a quiet, snow-drenched night, the air shimmering with magic you can almost touch. The Polar Express, a beloved holiday tale, sweeps readers onto an extraordinary journey where belief is the golden ticket and a young boy’s doubt melts into wonder. Clad in pajamas and […]
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Trinity Christian College marks 65th anniversary with events and $125,000 scholarship fundraiser
Trinity Christian College recently celebrated its 65th anniversary, reflecting on decades of faith, education, and community impact. The milestone was marked by a series of events on campus, culminating in the inauguration of the college’s ninth president, Rev. Dr. Aaron J. Kuecker. Founded in 1959 with a mission to provide Christ-centered higher education, Trinity, located […]
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Chicago Ridge woman crochets 150 scarves to spread warmth and love
Sally Flanagan describes herself as a child who could never sit still. “When I was young, Superman was very popular,” Flanagan, 78, said. “I would find a blanket, drape it around my shoulders and run around my grandmother’s apartment.” Flanagan grew up on Chicago’s South Side in an apartment building where her grandmother, Nettie Alterson, […]
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Oak Lawn lights up the season with festive cheer and community spirit
The Village Green in Oak Lawn, shimmering with festive lights and the buzz of holiday cheer, became the heart of the community on Saturday, Dec. 7. Families, neighbors, and local leaders came together for the annual Christmas celebration, a cherished tradition that brought joy to all ages. Santa Claus arrived to the delight of children, […]
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Oak Lawn students unite to pack 30,000 meals, fight hunger
The cafeteria at Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School buzzed with energy on a chilly Saturday morning as students, families, and volunteers donned hairnets and aprons, ready to make a difference. For the 11th year, the school hosted its annual Feed6 Meal Packing event, transforming its gymnasium into an assembly line of kindness. “Community service is […]
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Worth passes ordinance mandating covered garbage containers
Worth officials have decided the village needs to take garbage disposal more seriously. The Worth Village Board passed an ordinance during its Dec. 3 meeting stipulating that all garbage, refuse and ashes collected must be placed in metal containers with tight-fitting covers. According to the ordinance, the containers must have handles to allow one person to lift […]
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From the battlefield to the home front: Jim Kruse’s mission to honor and support veterans
Jim Kruse dedicates his life to uplifting troops, veterans and his community Jim Kruse stands at the center of a bustling community hall, his hands steady as he folds a handwritten card into a care package. Around him, volunteers laugh and chat, but his focus never wavers. “This isn’t just about the packages,” he said. […]
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Oak Lawn man keeps Rudolph’s legacy glowing after 60 years
Sixty years ago, a stop-motion reindeer with a glowing red nose first appeared on television, sparking a holiday tradition that continues to warm hearts worldwide. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” premiered on Dec. 6, 1964, and has since become the longest-running Christmas special in history. Its themes of acceptance, resilience and celebrating differences resonate as deeply […]
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Oak Lawn delivers an early gift: No property tax hike
Oak Lawn residents received an early Christmas present Tuesday night with the announcement that property taxes will not go up in 2025. Residents received the good news during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting. Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) was ecstatic that property taxes will not rise next year. “I want to thank the board for […]