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Former Mrs. Universe from Homer Glen helps facilitate shopping cart that seats children with special needs

May 20, 2020 at 10:19 p.m.

Nicole Zwiercan was pleasantly surprised that all she had to do was reach out and ask to find people who were willing to help for a worthy cause in the...

A home designed by noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright on Braemer Drive in Flossmoor is part of that village's inventory of historic houses.

Homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Keck & Keck highlight ongoing survey of architecturally significant neighborhoods in Flossmoor

May 15, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

With easy access to championship golf courses via the Illinois Central rail line from Chicago, Flossmoor started out as a resort town of sorts. "The development of Flossmoor Country Club...

As pet adoptions soar, community contributions also are helping local animal shelters survive the shutdown

May 1, 2020 at 4:10 p.m.

Besides a typical spring slate of fundraising events, local pet shelters would normally be relying on income brought in by providing services such as boarding and daycare. But those services...

Palos Hills man out on bond for anti-Christian hate crime crimes tried to burn down church center, police say

April 19, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.

A Palos Hills man already facing hate crime charges for allegedly slashing tires at two churches was arrested again this week on charges he tried to set fire to a...

Six Will County sheriff’s employees test positive for coronavirus

April 18, 2020 at 5:26 p.m.

Six employees of the Will County Sheriff's Office have tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement from Sheriff Mike Kelley. Those testing positive are two deputies from the gang...

‘I figure every mask that goes out is someone’s family member,’ Southland mask sewer says

April 14, 2020 at 5:51 p.m.

Jennifer Glaz isn't commuting to her regular job as a teacher with the school being closed due to the coronavirus, but she has plenty to keep her busy at home...

During coronavirus pandemic a card system lets neighbors help each other in Palos Park neighborhood where many residents are over age 60

April 13, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

Mike Schimanski said a good friend recently sent him an article through Facebook Messenger about how an Australian couple developed a system with their 92-year-old neighbor for her to signal...

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