Homewood woman becomes ambassador in fight against lupus
Homewood resident Gloria Morris has faced many challenges from lupus, a chronic disease that affects the skin, joints and internal organs, but she has persevered with the help of family...
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Area schools unite with MVCC to add arts to STEM for ‘super fun’ camp
Coding, cryptology and robotics may sound daunting, but a summer camp at Moraine Valley Community College is making these subjects come alive for nearly 100 area youngsters. The college's summertime...
Home Depot crew spends a day on projects at Homewood’s Cancer Support Center
After hearing good things about the Cancer Support Center from one of his customers and an employee whose mother attends programs there, Johnny Avila, manager of Home Depot in Homewood,...
Indian code talker recalls service during Vietnam War, including discrimination after returning home
On the eve of their deployment to Vietnam, Chief Albert Wanatah and five of his fellow Indian friends from Oklahoma and the south suburbs gathered at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in...
Bremen High broadcasting class gets a $1.5K boost for equipment
Broadcasting quality stories will be easier for students at Bremen High School in Midlothian thanks to 12 new photo and video kits. The equipment, which is funded by a $1,439.40...
T.F. North speech team brings home awards in first try at national competition
A group of south suburban teens received some recognition at the 2022 National Speech and Debate Tournament, thanks to their creativity and passion for social justice. The students, members of...
Murals and other artworks add visual appeal to area libraries
Murals have been popping up at south suburban libraries as a way to draw young readers in and add a touch of beauty for visitors. Some have been there for...
Five months after disappearing from a Chicago yard, a small dog comes home with help from Oak Lawn police, Chicago Ridge shelter
After her little dog was stolen from her yard in Chicago five months ago, Taisha Hill did lots of praying and searching, trying to locate her pet. Her prayers were...
South Suburban’s Barber College graduates its first class, plans expansion
Drew Hill dabbled in cutting hair as a youth but a new Barber College is putting him on a path toward a career. Hill was member of the Barber College's...
A low-cost vet clinic serving up to 700 pets per day gets a spacious new home in Matteson
A low-cost veterinary clinic is a rarity in most places but was all but unheard of in Chicago Heights and surrounding suburbs, where the need was great. So in 2015...