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Jones Center Director Juana Morales, from left, Franciscan Health Community Health Improvement Coordinator Justin Davis and three participants in the Walk With a Doc program gather Friday, July 25 at the Jones Community Center in Chicago Heights before engaging in stretching and walking activities. (Paul Eisenberg/Daily Southtown)

Walk with a Doc program in Chicago Heights offers expert health tips along with a good stroll

August 1, 2025 at 5:09 a.m.

Those who want to learn about improving their health and get some exercise have a new option at the Jones Center in Chicago Heights.

Moraine Valley Community College sleep technology instructor Tracy Hall works with high school students at the Health Careers Boot Camp. About 50 students attended the two weeklong boot camps. (Mollie Burkiewicz/Moraine Valley Community College)

Around the Southland: Moraine Valley health career boot camp, donation benefits forest preserves, more

July 30, 2025 at 12:27 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Hills, Will County, Flossmoor, Orland Park, Palos Park, Beverly and Frankfort.

Participants enjoy live music at Morton Arboretum in Lisle during Arbor Evenings. (Michael Hudson/Morton Arboretum)

Community news: Live music at Morton Arboretum, school supply drive, more

July 30, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

Morton Arboretum offers live music Morton Arboretum opens its doors this summer for Arbor Evenings from 5:15 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 20 at 4100 Rt. 53, Lisle. Attendees...

Archbishop William Hudson III and Pastor Andria Hudson, right, cut a ribbon for The Powerhouse in Posen with help from Posen Mayor Frank Podbielniak and others during a recent ceremony. The church purchased the former St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Parish at 14410 S. McKinley Ave. (Craig Barnes)

Powerhouse Church brings ‘a new beginning’ to former St. Stanislaus in Posen

July 25, 2025 at 3:21 p.m.

Powerhouse Church Chicago has expanded from Morgan Park to Posen and has purchased the former St. Stanislaus church and school.

The Oak Forest Fire Department recently held a “push-in” ceremony to dedicate its latest fire truck. (City of Oak Forest)

Around the Southland: New fire truck in Oak Forest, Metra line work to cause delays, more

July 24, 2025 at 5:06 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Oak Forest, Metra's Electric line, Orland Park, Flossmoor, Palos Hills and Crestwood.

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and LaGrange hospitals presented scholarships to area students, including recipients from Hinsdale Central, Westmont and Lyons Township High Schools. (UChicago Medicine AdventHealth)

Community news: Area students win scholarships, Oak Park expands tourism campaign, more

July 22, 2025 at 12:50 p.m.

News from around the community includes items from Hinsdale, Westmont, Lyons Township, Oak Park and Oak Brook.

The CITGO Lemont Refinery Leadership Team and MDA Planning Committee present a check for nearly $1.1 million dollars to Muscular Dystrophy Association Ambassadors. The refinery raised more than $1,000 million for the association this year. (CITGO Lemont Refinery)

Around the Southland: Lemont refinery raises record donation, and more

July 17, 2025 at 11:08 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Lemont, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Palos Hills and Worth.

Community news: Area events generate $1M for Muscular Dystrophy Association, more

July 15, 2025 at 11:08 a.m.

News from around the community includes items from Lemont, Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, Oak Park, River Forest, Elmhurst and Wheaton.

Sensory exhibits offer a chance for children to play while gaining developmental skills during Wee Ones program at the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. A mini golf outing Aug. 2 will help support that program and others. (Roberto Castillo/Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn)

Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn’s new golf outing gets miniaturized

July 14, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is taking a new approach to fundraising with an event geared toward families: a mini golf outing.

This charming pond is one of the gardens on the Beverly Area Planning Association’s sixth annual Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13. (Albert Schmitt Jr.)

Around the Southland: Garden walk, bluegrass festival and more highlight busy weekend

July 10, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Beverly, New Lenox, Palos Hills, Frankfort, Palos Heights, Chicago Heights and more.

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