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A Trinity professor painted portraits of hundreds of Roseland residents as part of wider project illustrating ‘giftedness of the community’

March 5, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

During his latest artistic project, Trinity Christian College professor John Bakker learned what a rich patchwork of people live in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, though that South Side community isn't always...

Blood drives in Crete, Monee part of a friendly competition between business owners

March 3, 2022 at 2:59 p.m.

The ever-present need for blood donations was painfully clear to Lisa Stasko even before she began organizing blood drives. Her son needed multiple transfusions several years ago, and that was...

African American Culture Clubs help drive Black History Month observation at D218 high schools

February 24, 2022 at 2:52 p.m.

History can be hard, and not just from a classroom standpoint. For example, students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn learned this month a brown paper bag was used...

Brianna Solano and Carlos Rodriguez, president and vice president of Eisenhower High School's National Honor Society, create cards earlier this month to be sent to residents of a long-term care facility.

Eisenhower students get together to show some love to their elders, but find the group activity good for themselves too

February 23, 2022 at 5:19 a.m.

A project designed to share some love on Valentine's Day with residents at a long-term care facility, managed to also lift the spirits of a group of teens who came...

Richards High School teachers set aside a day to make a diverse student population ‘feel safe and welcome’

February 8, 2022 at 3:06 p.m.

Several dozen staff members at Richards High School in Oak Lawn donned a hijab for a day last week, making a lasting impression on students and teachers alike. The school...

Longtime teacher Diane Pajkos does quadratic equations with an 8th grade math class Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at Kate Starr Kellogg School in Beverly. Pajkos, currently the coordinator for the International Baccalaureate Program who has taught several subjects throughout her career, is retiring after 34 years.

Colleagues, students send Diane Pajkos off with a surprise party after 34 years of helping to create a ‘nurturing environment’ at Kellogg Elementary in Beverly

February 4, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

After more than three decades of teaching at Kellogg Elementary School, Diane Pajkos feels a strong bond to her students and colleagues. So it was a bittersweet moment when the...

MVCC triathlon, duathlon pit athletes against themselves while ‘bringing them together again in a safe, clean space’

February 2, 2022 at 3:23 p.m.

Moraine Valley Community College wants people break out of their winter — not too mention pandemic — doldrums and revel in the joys of wellness and community through two upcoming...

Amid pandemic shutdowns, Dolton library bringing teens together online for games of chess

January 26, 2022 at 10:59 a.m.

A game of chess at Dolton Public Library is giving players the mind exercises and social interaction many have been missing because of the pandemic, even though the club meets...

Construction Careers Training Program aims to put dent in trades worker shortage, offers skills ‘no one can take away from you’

January 24, 2022 at 4:10 p.m.

Aaron Ward knew he wanted to be an electrician since childhood, but the question was how to get there. He found his answer through South Suburban College, where he recently...

Shepard community teams with alum, nonprofit to help help homeless people

January 19, 2022 at 12:26 p.m.

A southwest suburban high school teamed up last month with a nonprofit organization to help people who are down and out. Students and staff from Shepard High School in Palos...

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