The record turnout marks the strongest year yet for the 15-year-old fundraiser, which supports Lions Club community projects.
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Argo Park gets new life as community rallies for 50-year milestone
Local groups plant 21 trees, launch broader renovation ahead of Old Timers picnic anniversary.
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Tulips are blooming at Willow Springs Village Hall
Hundreds of tulips are blooming this spring at Willow Springs Village Hall — the colorful result of a larger construction project that’s doing invisible work underground. Last year, the village completed a $2.1 million green infrastructure overhaul that includes new landscaping and a retaining wall around the municipal center. But the real payoff is below […]
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Childhood sweethearts from Oak Lawn plant roots in award-winning winery
Rich and Deb Strylowski’s personal touch and family-first approach earned them a hospitality award for Mistie Hill Vineyard in Custer Park and customers from across the nation.
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Noel Cummings, longtime Hodgkins mayor, dies
Longtime Hodgkins mayor Noel Cummings, 98, who served the village for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12.
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Tens of thousands flock to Chicago Comic Convention
Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo drew tens of thousands of fans for three days of panels, cosplay, and activities featuring Marvel stars Elizabeth Olsen and Charlie Cox.
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Christmas cheer takes over campus in SXU showstopper
Saint Xavier University hosted its annual Christmas Music Spectacular on Dec. 7, featuring student ensembles and festive performances that united campus and community.
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South Side streets transform into Winter Wonderland as snow falls
South Side streets blanketed in snow Saturday as kids played, residents shoveled, and crews worked to keep travel safe.
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Advocate for immigrants, Sister JoAnn Persch dies at 91
Sister JoAnn Persch, RSM, lifelong advocate for immigrants, unhoused women, and children, inspired justice, compassion, and leadership at SXU and beyond.
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Moraine Valley students blend psychology with service
Moraine Valley psychology students apply classroom lessons through a service-learning project, packing and serving meals for people experiencing homelessness.