Shepard High School in Palos Heights is renovating its aging theater with a $11.7M upgrade, adding seating, accessibility, and amenities.
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Stagg track event builds bonds and gives back
Stagg High School’s Summer Classic Track Meet brought together community members for friendly competition while raising funds for the Lupus Foundation.
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Young archers take aim at Lake Katherine
Fifteen kids at Lake Katherine learned archery basics, practiced with recurved bows, and built their own natural-material bows.
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Oak Lawn students help dreams take root in Zimbabwe
After a life-changing trip to Zimbabwe, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School media specialist Heather McCarthy and her students launched a fundraiser to build a library for Musukwi Primary School. Their upcoming Pages of Hope event on Oct. 18 aims to raise the remaining funds needed to complete the project before its grand opening in June 2026.
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Up a creek; Peotone School District discusses budget
Before discussions of the budget got underway at the Peotone 207-U Committee of the Whole meeting, some other items were tackled with ease.
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Big trucks, big smiles at Palos Hills Touch-A-Truck
Kids explored trucks, honked horns, and met vehicle operators at Palos Hills’ lively Touch-A-Truck event on July 25.
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Do Good Movement celebrates 10 years of mindfulness, kindness and care
Do Good Movement marks 10 years of mindfulness and community care with a joyful celebration led by founder Erin Stevenson.
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Rachel Skala named principal at Willow Springs School
Rachel Skala has been named the new principal of Willow Springs School following a school board meeting Wednesday, July 23.
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Marist hosts fourth annual Southside Summer Festival
Marist High School’s Southside Summer Festival drew 2,500 guests for live music, food, and community support benefiting student scholarships.
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Sandburg sophomore shines at nationals in Job Interview Showdown
Carl Sandburg’s Jane Chan placed top 8 nationally in SkillsUSA’s Job Interview contest, showcasing real-world career readiness skills.