Peggy Zabicki delivers news of development, closings, and community happenings for West Lawn.
Category: SWNH We/Us
Support Light the Line at Pop-N-Pizza on May 21
From Light the Line and celebrating St. Rita to library crafts, neighborhood events and a nostalgic hunt for free geraniums, Chicago Lawn stays busy this May.
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
Lyons honors fallen at Cook County peace officers memorial ceremonyÂ
Mayor Getty hosts 25th annual gathering; foundation nears fundraising goal for permanent memorial.
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.
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.
Artists turn the BAC into a cinematic playground
Winter visitors flock to BAC for Video for Early Nights, where six visionary artists transform screens into glowing portals of motion, sound, and imagination.
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.
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.
BEDS Plus strengthens housing and health programs
BEDS Plus has grown from a volunteer shelter into a leading Cook County provider, offering housing, healthcare and community-based support to nearly 6,000 people.
