More than 500 Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School students walked Oct. 16, raising $13,808 for a library in rural Zimbabwe.
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Richards’ ‘Bulldog Dispatch’ scores national award nomination
Richards High School’s “Bulldog Dispatch” earned its first national student production award nomination after winning a Chicago/Midwest NATAS Crystal Pillar Award.
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Student journalists get lessons from the pros
About 225 students gathered at Richards High School to learn journalism, writing, photography and media skills from experienced industry professionals.
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Casten, Conforti square off again in 6th District Congress race
The 6th District Congressional race will come down to incumbent Democrat Casten, who is 4-0 in winning congressional elections, and challenger Republican Conforti who is 0-2 including a loss to Casten in 2024.
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Hometown police outraise departments across Illinois, win Special Olympics belt
Hometown police raised $44,200 for Special Olympics Illinois at the Five-O Racing fundraiser Oct. 10, winning the top fundraiser belt.
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Oak Lawn police reports: Retail thefts, felony DUI and cannabis charges
Oak Lawn Police say a Worth woman skipped scans at a Target self-checkout, and two Chicago men face felony drug and DUI charges.
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Oak Lawn High School shows off new field house
The unveiling of the state-of-the-art field house at Oak Lawn Community High School took place on Oct. 15 as local officials proclaimed it a day of celebration for the community.
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Palos Hills congregation puts neighbors first with year-round giving
Seventeen volunteers at Palos Hills’ Savior Divine Lutheran Church packed 152 laundry kits for BEDS Plus, a homeless services nonprofit.
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Oak Lawn’s Catalina Vera proves kindness Is her greatest superpower
Oak Lawn kindergartner Catalina Vera advances in Stan Lee’s Super Kid competition, winning hearts with her taekwondo skills, courage and kindness.
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Oak Lawn police charge six in theft, traffic violations and street racing
Oak Lawn police charged six people this month in cases ranging from package theft to street racing that caused a crash.