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Ashbary Coffee House brews up 19 years of community, creativity and comfort

by Kelly WhiteAugust 19, 2025August 20, 2025

Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs celebrates 19 years, offering coffee, live music, open mics, fundraisers and a welcoming community.

SWNH New News

Gage Park couple take home Bungalow Association prize

by Kathy HeadleyAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Gage Park couple take home Bungalow Association first-place prize in the Vegetable and Herb Category.

Clear Ridge Reporter New News

FEMA begins assessing flood damage on Southwest Side

by Robin SluzasAugust 13, 2025April 20, 2026

Preliminary damage assessment teams will be visiting homes on Chicago’s Southwest Side until Sunday, Aug. 17.

Business

Bello & Bravo brings fashion, family focus to Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood

by Kelly WhiteAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025

Summit mom Maria Bello turns flea market shoe sales into Bello & Bravo, a family-run store in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood.

Mayhem

Hometown police take first place at Five-O Racing fundraiser for Special Olympics

by Kelly WhiteAugust 3, 2025August 4, 2025

Hometown police won the Five-O Racing event at Grundy County Speedway, raising thousands for Special Olympics Illinois and promoting inclusion.

We/Us

Oak Lawn students help dreams take root in Zimbabwe

by Kelly WhiteJuly 29, 2025July 30, 2025

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.