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GSU brings ‘All Stars’ from Lyric Opera ‘Up Close’ with audience

September 11, 2019 at 5:31 p.m.

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is going big Sept. 22 for the 10th anniversary of "Opera Up Close," a series of musical performances featuring artists from...

Amid ‘drastic changes’ in funeral industry, end of life planning becoming more important, experts say

August 23, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

A discussion about death is not the stuff of a family get together, but letting family and friends know what would make your final sendoff perfect may actually give peace...

Tinley Park resident John Ucha, 18, stands on the stairs of the caboose at the Tinley Park Park Library which he refurbished as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Andrew High grad departs for college having earned 140 Scout merit badges, which is all of them

August 23, 2019 at 1:59 p.m.

At a time of life when many high school graduates are looking at new challenges, Tinley Park teen John Ucha, 18, will begin his college experience at DePaul University with...

A hummingbird fuels up on nectar in Will County in 2018. Both Will County and Cook County forest preserves are hosting numerous hummingbird events. (Suzy Lyttle / Forest Preserve District of Will County)

August is filled with hummingbird events

July 31, 2019 at 5:48 p.m.

The month of August may be the last chance this year to see one of Mother Nature's reality shows as hundreds of hummingbirds fuel up at Chicago area nature centers...

Camping at Bullfrog Lake lets you get away without going far

July 14, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

For those who love a total back to nature outdoor experience, the weekend camping get-away at Bullfrog Lake Campground in the Cook County Forest Preserves offers a vacation spot close...

Governor’s State University celebrating 50 years of trying new things with ‘family reunion’

July 15, 2019 at 5:09 p.m.

Governors State University's 50th anniversary July 17 comes during the same week as the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. But the public university that has served the...

Disabled Patriot Fund golf outing helps group fight ‘silent killer’

July 10, 2019 at 8:38 p.m.

For some of today's U.S. military veterans, the transition into civilian life remains a challenge. Since 2004, the Disabled Patriot Fund has assisted veterans who have returned from Iraq and...

Fifty-One Lincoln Band to perform at free Concert at the Cliff

June 27, 2019 at 3:10 p.m.

South suburban concert lovers looking for a Ravinia-like experience closer to home can head to the Concert at the Cliff, hosted by the Village of Palos Park and the Forest...

Gatherings d’Art fundraiser at Beverly Arts Center lets art lovers watch local artists in action

June 7, 2019 at 9:38 p.m.

Editor's Note: On Friday afternoon, the Daily Southtown learned that this event has been canceled. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Gatherings d'Art will take a bit of the mystique out...

Native plant sale benefits area yards, Nature Foundation of Will County

May 15, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

The Nature Foundation of Will County will have scores of plant selections ready for local yards at the annual "Bringing Nature Home" native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2...

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