Janice Neumann

Janice Neumann is a freelance writer for the Daily Southtown.

January 14, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Oak Forest-based Project Fire Buddies won chance to host gala for 400 guests at Hollywood Casino Joliet’s new venue, a $60,000 value.

January 8, 2026 at 9:01 a.m.

Marcos Estrada and friend Edgar Figueroa opened Valor Jiu-Jitsu in Orland Park in September.

January 2, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Daniel Brand, who comes from a family of firefighters, established a scholarship at Moraine Valley Community College for students of the craft.

January 1, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

The Historic Pullman Foundation Model Train Experience is a way to expose people young and old to the hobby as well as Pullman's history.

December 29, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

Teen Self Care Slow Down at the Oak Lawn Library sometimes involves "turning off quiet music and screaming at each other over video games."

December 24, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

The Oasis Foundation was formed to assist patients at Flossmoor-based Oasis Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. and The House of Goshen.

December 11, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

ShareFest Will County, scheduled for Sunday in Lockport, has been canceled amid predicted subzero temperatures that would be dangerous.

December 10, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who visited Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge last weekend for photos with pets and other holiday fun.

December 7, 2025 at 5:02 a.m.

Housed in an old stable, Pullman Tech Workshop works to bring stability to area's historic housing stock as well as its residents.

November 26, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

Trinity Christian College professors are teaming with organizers to harness history to help uplift communities.

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