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Members of the Chicago Nature Journaling Club look at journal entries during an outing in fall 2023 at Gompers Park on the Chicago River in Chicago. (Ruta Daugavietis)

Nature journaling club members ‘fill their cup’ by noticing natural world

August 11, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

Maureen Murphy created the Chicago Nature Journaling Club in 2021, which documents experiences in Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Triton College President Mary-Rita Moore gives board of trustees Chairman Mark Stephens the 2026 Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Trustee Service award for his decades of service. (Triton College)

Community news: Triton board chairman recognized for service, songwriter performs in La Grange, and more

August 7, 2026 at 5:24 a.m.

News from the community includes items from Oak Park, River Forest, Darien, La Grange, Lisle, Elmwood Park, and more

Friends of the Orland Park Public Library prepare some of the approximate 5,000 books in the organization’s annual sale, set for Aug. 8 in the large meeting room at the library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. (Orland Park Public Library)

Around the Southland: Orland Park Library sets book sale, shrimp boil in Dolton, more

August 5, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Orland Park, Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, Dolton and more.

Racers paddle their craft during a cardboard boat regatta that was part of the fun during Mythical Creatures Week with the Park District of Oak Park at Rehm Pool. (Park District of Oak Park)

Community news: Cardboard craft ply the Oak Park seas, Darien Fest, and more

July 31, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Oak Park, Darien, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Brookfield, Hillside and more.

Judy Schanck, left, of Alsip, a member of Heritage Quilters Guild of South Suburbia for more than 30 years, shows off her fall-themed quilt featuring acorns and leaves with fellow member Reba Spilis during the Guild's July meeting in South Holland. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Crafting leads to community for members of Heritage Quilters Guild of South Suburbia

July 29, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

The Heritage Quilters Guild of South Suburbia draws members from the south suburbs and northwest Indiana for crafting and community.

The Orland Park Kiwanis Club recently gave $15,000 to the Moraine Valley Foundation to expand scholarships to students pursuing career programs such as heating and air conditioning, engineering technology and welding. Moraine Valley Community College President Pamela Haney, fourth from left, holds the check with Orland Park Kiwanis Club President Larry McGrenera. (Moraine Valley Community College)

Around the Southland: Moraine Valley Foundation gets $15K boost, and more

July 29, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Frankfort and more.

“Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 to 16 as part of its Walking Plays series at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Tickets must be bought in advance. (Morton Arboretum)

Community news: Morton Arboretum’s Walking Plays features Shakespeare, and more

July 24, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Morton Arboretum, Oak Park, Franklin Park, La Grange, Elmwood Park, River Grove and more.

Amauree “Stix” Williams was surprised when a banner recognizing the track star as the most accomplished athlete was unveiled last month at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Matteson. Girls track head coach Catresea Travis, left, and boys track head coach Eddie McKinnie helped with the reveal. (Southland College Prep)

Around the Southland: Southland Prep athlete surprised with banner, recycle events, more

July 22, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Richton Park, Palos Township, Midlothian, Tinley Park, Beverly, Lynwood and more.

Becky Cavanagh, of Clarendon Hills, rings the bell to open the markets at the Chicago Board of Trade while gathered with fellow Special Olympics Illinois participants and officials earlier this month. Cavanagh is this year's ambassador for the Chicago Ducky Derby, which raises money for Special Olympics Illinois. (Joe Cavanagh)

Lucky duck: Clarendon Hills athlete Becky Cavanagh to pick winners at Chicago Ducky Derby

July 21, 2026 at 11:32 a.m.

Becky Cavanagh who has competed in Special Olympics Illinois for 13 years, is this year's ambassador for the Chicago Ducky Derby.

Volunteers with Triton College’s Retires and Senior Volunteer Program collected more than 10,000 plastic bags that they wove into sleep mats with a carrying strap and small pillow, which were given this month to Housing Forward’s Anderson Emergency Shelter in Oak Park. (Triton College)

Community news: College volunteers create sleep spaces for Oak Park shelter

July 17, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

College volunteers create sleep spaces for Oak Park shelter Volunteers with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, at Triton College in River Grove spent more than 1,000 hours...

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