Farmers markets return across the Southland, offering fresh produce, baked goods and community connection at weekly outdoor gatherings through October.
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Beverly Phono Mart spins the party for Record Store Day
Beverly Phono Mart celebrates Record Store Day at a pop-up location with discounts, DJs, and vinyl releases after storefront crash damage.
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EPCHS students take on Chicago and bring home big honors
Evergreen Park students showcased communication and leadership skills at a Chicago career event, earning third place and top speaker honors.
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From Wojo’s to The Submarine Factory: New Era Begins
A longtime sandwich shop reopens as The Submarine Factory, where the Romero family brings fresh energy, classic favorites and popular shakes.
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Mom’s Facebook post becomes nonprofit lifeline for struggling families
Olivia DeSmit launched Be The Village nonprofit after struggling to find support as a new mother. Now it delivers meals, groceries and community across three southwest Chicago neighborhoods.
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Comings & Goings: Zemsky’s to close Chicago and Evergreen Park stores
Zemsky’s announced last week that it has begun inventory liquidation sales at both locations, at 4181 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago and Evergreen Park Plaza.
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Second annual Polar Plunge raises thousands at Saint Xavier
Saint Xavier University’s second annual Polar Plunge raised more than $9,300 for Special Olympics Illinois, with diverse campus groups participating to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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McAuley students work with retired nuns on birdhouse project
Mother McAuley students joined forces with residents of the Mercy Circle senior living community to paint dozens of birdhouses for families and individuals who utilize Pat’s Pantry at the Mount Greenwood Community Church.
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Evergreen Park Mustangs and alumni rock the stage
Evergreen Park High School students and alumni performed 11 acts at the NHS talent show, raising money for I AM ALS.
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Evergreen Park students rock the stage for ALS
Evergreen Park Community High School students will perform 11 acts at the annual NHS talent show benefiting ALS support organization I AM ALS.