Fifteen kids at Lake Katherine learned archery basics, practiced with recurved bows, and built their own natural-material bows.
Category: Reporter Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stagg Summer Classic returns with races, family fun and a cause
A tradition that blends competition, camaraderie and charity returns July 24, as the Stagg Summer Classic Track Meet kicks off at 6 p.m.
SXU celebrates 10th anniversary of Southside Summer Jazz Camp
Saint Xavier University’s Jazz Camp celebrated its 10th year, uniting young musicians for a week of jazz, learning, and friendship.
STEAM classes offered through District 218
District 218’s free STEAM camps offer hands-on learning for grades 2–8, doubling capacity to inspire future science and tech careers.
Richards delights audiences with high-energy production of Mamma Mia!
Richards High students closed the year with a lively Mamma Mia! musical, celebrating friendship, teamwork, and the joy of performing.
Fishing club hooks young anglers at Lake Katherine
Worth Police Sgt. Michael Cozzi’s youth fishing club at Lake Katherine fosters outdoor fun, life skills, and community connection.
