Allison Matyus

Markham Animal Clinic, 3451 W. 159th St., held a 50th anniversary party Sunday, with previous and current employees and their families, as well as some of the clinic's clients, celebrating and reflecting on 50 years of caring for animals.

Animal clinic celebrates 50 years in business

May 21, 2019 at 10:41 p.m.

In celebration of 50 years of serving the local community and its pets, Markham Animal Clinic threw an anniversary party Sunday. Employees past and present and some top clients were...

Exotic pets require different types of care

May 22, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

Many people consider their cat or dog a member of the family. For others, exotic animals such as snakes or hedgehogs are beloved family pets. But for those considering acquiring...

Oak Lawn Blackhawks fan takes 3rd in Beard-a-thon

May 22, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

Mike Gaskin of Oak Lawn never set foot on the ice, but believes he had a hand – or chin – in the Blackhawks winning the coveted Stanley Cup. Gaskin...

Twin sisters Melissa, left, and Michelle Patino painted a boy who is about to transform into an Oak Forest High School Bengal as part of a public art project at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest. The back of the door shows him as a Bengal.

Oak Forest launches first street art project

May 21, 2019 at 10:36 p.m.

"Opportunity Knocks" is the theme of a new community art project in Oak Forest, but the words have real meaning. Artists — and others who concede they are not —...

Faith in the Fallen band competing in part to help burn victims

May 22, 2019 at 5:01 p.m.

Faith in the Fallen is a local hard rock band made up of five family guys who are striving to make a difference. They will be competing Saturday night in...

Guests at Orland Township's recent Senior American Idol event could vote for their favorite singers by putting money in that contestant's box.

‘Idol’ moments help others

May 22, 2019 at 5:01 p.m.

Senior citizens sang their hearts out at the third annual Senior American Idol event last week by Orland Township. While "American Idol" — the iconic reality TV show on which...

Parishes aim to provide education about controversial issues

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Five Southland parishes are working together to promote education about today's most controversial topics. For three years, the Knowledge and Prayer series has brought information to area residents. St. Michael,...

Teacher Tony Gabrielse, with a camera strapped to his chest, prepares to ride in a bus tire during an event at Southwest Chicago Christian School in Tinley Park celebrating students' efforts in the World Needs Project.

Southwest Chicago Christian raises money for bus needed in Nicaragua

May 21, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Young students are making a huge difference in global efforts through a school's annual World Needs Project. For 13 years, the Southwest Chicago Christian School in Tinley Park has picked...

Big weekend for local school bands at Illinois Superstate competition

May 21, 2019 at 10:24 p.m.

School bands from across the state will come together in harmony this weekend at the annual Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival in Champaign, Ill. Tinley Park Community High School, Central...

An audience of nurses laughs as comedian Pat McGann entertains them Wednesday at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. He poked fun at Midway Airport security, the suburbs and his life during his performance to show his appreciation as Nurses Week kicked off.

Laughs, with gratitude, for nurses at Christ Medical Center

May 21, 2019 at 10:23 p.m.

Local comedian Pat McGann performed his stand-up act Wednesday at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in honor of National Nurses Week. McGann, of Chicago's Beverly community, gave the nurses...

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