Moraine Valley professor Dr. Kristine Christensen earned HI-TEC’s 2026 Educator of the Year Award for advancing technology and cybersecurity education nationwide.
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FuelFest roars into SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday
FuelFest, a global automotive festival, brings its inaugural Midwest show to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, featuring live drifting, a full concert, and appearances by celebrities including actor Cody Walker and Tyrese Gibson.
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Bevapalooza brings music, shopping and summer fun to Beverly
Bevapalooza returns to Beverly with live music, shopping, food and family activities while celebrating the neighborhood’s local businesses and community spirit.
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Moving Archer Forward plan heads to city commission for final approval
The Moving Archer Forward initiative, a planning effort to revitalize the Archer Avenue corridor, has completed its community engagement phase and is moving toward formal city approval.
Posted inYour Town
Hometown hypnotist Chris Jones brings the magic back to Beverly
Beverly native Chris Jones returns home July 11 with two interactive shows, showcasing the magic and hypnosis career that began locally.
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Quinn to exit 13th ward seat in February 2027
Alderman Quinn decides not to run for re-election but will not retire, citing family and respect for 13th Ward residents prior to petition submittal July 28.
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Young Musicians Bring Jazz to Life at Saint Xavier University Summer Jazz Camp
Saint Xavier University’s Summer Jazz Camp brought 50 young musicians together for a week of learning, performance and celebrating the art of jazz.
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Clearing artist makes flowers sing at Bridgeport Art Center
Clearing artist Anne Nordhaus-Bike blends music and nature through watercolor flower paintings featured in Bridgeport Art Center’s “Color Songs” exhibition.
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
After 8-year fight, disabled CPS clerk wins permanent job
Judy Mahoney, a Chicago Public Schools clerk paralyzed in a 2017 car accident, has secured a permanent full-time position at Byrne Elementary after an eight-year fight for job security rooted in disability claims.
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Palos Hills paramedic brings passion for service to new role as Moraine Valley student trustee
Palos Hills paramedic Dalayna Stevenson was sworn in as Moraine Valley’s student trustee, determined to advocate for students and expand financial support.