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In a room full of quilters, Eric Suszynski stands out, and that's before you see his quilts. Being male in a traditionally female folk art sets him apart. Then there's...
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Chicago author details struggle with dyslexia
At age 6, Alby Lee Lewis was out shining shoes. A few years later, he sold newspapers in taverns and delivered groceries on Chicago's Gold Coast. "I did whatever I...
Bluegrass in the woods
Standing in the dining room of Northwoods Hearty Home Cookin' in Crete, "Tall Paul" Fabbi plucked away at the thick metal strings of his stand-up bass. His bouncing rhythm underscored...
Chocolate sweetens the weekend in Homewood
Comfortable temperatures outside didn't deter people from seeking out the ultimate comfort food last weekend in Homewood as the village celebrated the world's favorite confection. The 15th annual Chocolate Festival...
Winter Indoor Farmers Market gets fresh start in Homewood
Southlanders can cure their cabin fever and get a taste of spring to come when the Winter Indoor Farmers Market opens for its third season Saturday in Homewood. Market manager...
The views from the road
It was a quiet ride for the fifty women on Rally Bus 624, a chartered coach that carried them from Evergreen Park to Washington, D.C., on Friday. Signs stowed in...
Hope is where the heart is
In a season that began with thanks and culminated in holiday gifts and new year renewal, Pam Garcia and John Busking of Palos Heights learned what it is to receive...
Plum Creek: Snow time the right time for outdoor fun
As some hunker down, seeing winter as a season to be endured, Forest Preserve District of Will County officials are consolidating their efforts in a place where winter is a...
Seasonal spotlight to shine on Homewood
Southlanders can celebrate the season with carols and treats Friday night at Homewood's Holiday Lights event. "This sets the right tone for the holiday season and gives our community another...
Country Club Hills woman competes on ‘The Voice’
Soulful singer Sa'Rayah, a contender on NBC's "The Voice," said she has learned to respond to challenges "with only love and light." Saved by coach Alicia Keys on the television...