Jack Murray

‘They are the best examples of how to love, how to live’: Tinley Park couple celebrate 70th anniversary

September 21, 2020 at 10:13 p.m.

It was a great reason to celebrate. After all, few couples live and love long enough to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary together. Big plans with family and friends, however,...

Two hens take up residence at Tinley memory care facility, offering ‘moments of joy’ to residents, staff

September 2, 2020 at 8:53 p.m.

Move over dogs and cats. Chickens, too, now provide the calming comfort of animal therapy to people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Since early June, two hens have...

After his bike was stolen, a chance encounter with fellow Tinley Park High alum leads to a new ride for longtime educator

August 25, 2020 at 1:06 p.m.

Something special was taken from Joel Hopman this month. But something extra special came his way afterward, via acts of kindness by two fellow Tinley Park High School alums. Hopman...

Gia Swanson of Palos Heights among 12 ‘ambassadors’ for U.S. Figure Skating

August 7, 2020 at 2:33 p.m.

Gia Swanson, of Palos Heights, never just skated by to reach the most significant triumphs of her synchronized skating career during the past year. Swanson began her glide path to...

Morgan Park Academy students share impact of lessons learned on civil rights tour of the South

August 3, 2020 at 7:25 p.m.

Najja King, of Flossmoor, will never forget the post-mortem photos of Emmett Till on display at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson. "What was very sad was seeing Emmett...

Months before she died suddenly, a Frankfort teen decided to be an organ donor. Her parents are sharing that message with the world.

July 22, 2020 at 4:23 p.m.

A child in Michigan once was blind but now she sees because a young gymnast from Frankfort obtained her parents' consent to become an organ donor. Madeleine "Maddie" Grobmeier was...

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‘They are the best examples of how to love, how to live’: Tinley Park couple celebrate 70th anniversary

Two hens take up residence at Tinley memory care facility, offering ‘moments of joy’ to residents, staff

After his bike was stolen, a chance encounter with fellow Tinley Park High alum leads to a new ride for longtime educator

Gia Swanson of Palos Heights among 12 ‘ambassadors’ for U.S. Figure Skating

Morgan Park Academy students share impact of lessons learned on civil rights tour of the South

Months before she died suddenly, a Frankfort teen decided to be an organ donor. Her parents are sharing that message with the world.

Bison from Wilmington prairie to be featured in online programs

Local caterer on a mission to repay the kindness of hospital workers with Italian comfort food

Endangered dragonfly larvae from South Dakota released into Lockport Prairie

Midewin for Kids sessions brings nation’s first National Tallgrass Prairie to young learners nationwide