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Lisa Pierson, a vocalist at Parkview Christian Church, has impressions made of her ear canals by Kristen Conners, the audiologist at Prescription Hearing in Palos Park, so she can order customized ear monitors. Biting down on a guard allows the ear canals to be in the right position for the molds.

Church musicians team with audiologist on custom ear monitors

October 3, 2023 at 11:18 a.m.

Lisa Pierson, who sings with other musicians at Parkview Christian Church, was thrilled with the birthday present her husband gave her this year: custom electronic ear monitors. "They are quite...

A classical pianist performs Oct. 1 as the latest in the concert series presented by St. Michael Parish in Orland Park.

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September 26, 2023 at 5:34 p.m.

Orland Park St. Michael Parish, 14327 Highland Ave.: Piano concert by Michael Schneider at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Schneider is a world-renowned classical pianist who first performed with an orchestra...

St. Augustine Parish in Midlothian has begun a bilingual Mass at 6 p.m. Sundays, available through May.

Religion roundup: Bilingual Mass, renovation tour and scarecrow craft events set

September 20, 2023 at 11:20 a.m.

Midlothian St. Augustine Parish, 4130 147th St.: New bilingual Sunday Mass at 6 p.m. The new Mass is designed to facilitate attendance by parishioners with children in the Religious Education...

The Evangelization Team at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Oak Lawn is made up of more than a dozen people, including, from left, the Rev. Dennis Ziomek, Reenie Panella, Don Kolkebeck, Dan Caddigan, Mike Bentley and Ruth Ann Allaway. The group is hoping to attract people to "explore questions of life and faith" at its Alpha discussion forum.

Oak Lawn church recruiting ‘believers, skeptics, nonbelievers’ for discussion program

September 19, 2023 at 3:10 p.m.

Faith "is everything" to Mike Bentley, who leads the Evangelization Team at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Oak Lawn, where he's been a member for 35 years. "My faith...

Reflexology and zone therapy will be demonstrated Sept. 18 at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ in Homewood, formerly St. Paul Community Church.

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September 12, 2023 at 6:07 p.m.

Homewood Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway: An introduction to reflexology and zone therapy is at 1 p.m. Sept. 18. The session will be led by Allen...

A simulated Vietnam War battle at last year's Military History Weekend at Dellwood Park in Lockport includes strafing runs and pyrotechnics set up by a professional. The Vietnam War battle reenactment is growing in popularity at the event, organizers said.

Civil, World Wars battle for attention at Military History Weekend in Lockport

March 12, 2024 at 11:56 a.m.

When war reenactors began gathering the weekend after Labor Day in years past at Dellwood Park in Lockport, it wasn't unusual to spot World War II actors interacting with people...

Learn how to cope with grief during a new 13-week GriefShare program that begins Sept. 12 at Palos Lutheran Church in Palos Heights.

Religion roundup: Grief group begins in Palos Heights, high tea set in Homewood, more

September 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Palos Heights Palos Lutheran Church, 12424 S. 71st Court: New GriefShare program starts Sept. 12. Participants will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall through Dec. 5....

A student works on a watercolor last fall during a continuing education class at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Art classes are among the school's more popular offerings.

Lifelong learners get a dose of camaraderie along with skills in community college courses

September 4, 2023 at 5:07 a.m.

The teachers at the Renaissance Academy at Chicago aren't there to collect a paycheck. Rather, they're there to share their passion for their subject with their students, who have plenty...

Those in need of visiting a food pantry can find one every Saturday at Grace United Church of Christ in Sauk Village.

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August 29, 2023 at 2:21 p.m.

Sauk Village Grace United Church of Christ, 2500 223rd St.: Food pantry is available from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. The pantry is a member of the Greater Chicago...

The Mudcats Dixieland Jazz Band will perform as part of the Blessing of the Waters on Saturday. The event is supported by the City of Blue Island and the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce.

Started 18 years ago to draw attention to Cal-Sag, interfaith blessing event continues to grow

August 24, 2023 at 5:10 a.m.

The annual Blessing of the Waters at Waterfall Park in Blue Island will be back at full strength on Saturday after a quiet celebration last year after a pause because...

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