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Triton College in River Forest sent four students to the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference’s Scholar Bowl. Shown with their trophy, from left, are Isabella Giannoni, Adriana Georgiades, Suzette Morales and Clariza Villa. (Triton College)

Community news: Triton students win at Scholar Bowl, Darien carnival set, more

May 16, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

News from around the west suburbs includes items from River Grove, Darien, Cantigny Park, Oak Park and River Forest High and La Grange.

Lemont High School students Hubert Bydlon, left, Rowyn Page, center, and Mirella Miazga show off medals they earned at this year’s Illinois Design Educators Association state competition. (Lemont High School)

Around the Southland: Lemont students’ drafting skills lauded, Master Chorale sets performance, more

May 15, 2025 at 10:11 a.m.

Lemont students recognized for drafting skills at state contest After showing off their drafting skills, Lemont High School students were awarded three medals at the 2025 Illinois Design Educators Association...

The main gate to the Elmhurst University campus.

Community news: Elmhurst University announces endowed chair in STEM, more

May 12, 2025 at 12:08 p.m.

News from around the west suburbs includes items from Elmhurst, La Grange Park, Oak Park, Darien and La Grange.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America presents a conference every month from Feb. through November at a different state, continuing the mission of its founder to provide information and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Registration for this month’s conference, set for May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, is at www.alzfdn.org/tour. (Alzheimer’s Foundation of America)

Alzheimer’s Foundation offers free conference in Chicago

May 12, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.

The free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference is May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

The Blue Island Arts Alliance presents Mai Fest 2025 from noon to 5 p.m. May 10, with 100 artisans and craft vendors lining Olde Western Avenue (Blue Island Arts Alliance)

Around the Southland: Mai Fest in Blue Island, gold for Special Olympian, more

May 7, 2025 at 2:31 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Blue Island, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills, University Park, Flossmoor and Orland Park.

Puzzle pieces and other decals promoting autism awareness are highlights on the Orland Park Police Department’s latest cruiser. (Village of Orland Park)

Around the Southland: Orland police promote autism awareness, Metra work, more

April 30, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Orland Park, Metra Electric line, Flossmoor, Palos Hills, Palos Park and Frankfort.

The Ferris wheel is open for business at Brookfield Zoo Chicago through Labor Day weekend. (Brookfield Zoo Chicago)

Community news: Brookfield Zoo Chicago brings back its Ferris wheel, and more

April 28, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

News from west suburban communities includes items from Clarendon Hills, La Grange Park, Hinsdale, Elmhurst and Brookfield Zoo.

Adelina Biszewski, left, and Owen Maloney look at eggs being incubated at the Evergreen Park Public Library. They were expected to hatch the week of April 22. (Laura Meyer/Evergreen Park Library)

Orland Park, Evergreen Park libraries hatch eggs among the stacks

April 25, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.

The Children’s Farm in Palos Park provides six eggs to the Evergreen Park and Orland Park libraries so patrons can view the hatching.

Architectural photographer Mark Ballogg’s work will be exhibited in May at the Orland Park Public Library. He meets with the public at a reception the evening of May 2. (Mark Ballogg)

Around the Southland: Orland Park Library features art photographer, and more

April 24, 2025 at 5:05 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Orland Park, Frankfort, South Holland, Park Forest, Oak Forest and Oak Lawn.

Dash Wilson, of Orland Park, is making a name for himself writing compositions for small and large orchestra groups, including first place in the 2025 Illinois Young Composer Contest. His friends are supportive of his music and have been inspired by what he does. “It’s cool to see how maybe my works have had an influence,” he said. (Michelle Clairmont-Wilson)

Andrew High School musician named state’s top young composer

April 23, 2025 at 10:59 a.m.

Dash Wilson, a junior at Andrew High School in Tinley Park, earned first place in the 2025 Illinois Young Composer contest.

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