Homewood to host big block party Aug. 20
The Village of Homewood is wrapping up its summer celebrations with a big block party. The 11th annual Homewood Block Party will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 20...
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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ release celebrated in Orland Park
A year ago, Alexa Castor recalled not wanting to read Harry Potter stories. "When my mom first showed me the books and said I should try reading them, I was...
Tinley Park crisis center holds annual walk on Saturday
After watching some of her loved ones suffer abuse, Barbara Politano decided to dedicate her life to working to reduce domestic violence. "If you've ever known anyone who has been...
Alsip junior high students create mural for Park District
Abraham Lincoln, Muddy Waters and Frank Alsip. The big-name historical figures are part of a 40-foot mural created by junior high school students for a storage trailer at the Alsip...
Sauk Village priest creates spaghetti, pizza sauces to benefit charities
As a youngster, the Rev. David Simonetti recalled enjoying watching his mother prepare family meals. He said his interest in cooking continued while he was a student at Eastern Illinois...
Chicago Ridge library hosts carnival for kids
Hamiley Truty, 11, loves reading in the library. "I want to be a teacher when I grow up, so I think reading is so important at any age," Truty said....
Park Forest youth sell Kool-Aid, lemonade to help families of slain Dallas police
Upset over the recent fatal shooting of Dallas police officers, Yazmin Cohns, 10, wanted to do something to help their families. So, the Park Forest girl set up a Kool-Aid...
Shepard students visit Cook Islands
About 20 Shepard High School students recently brought bags of school supplies to the Cook Islands. The trip last month was part of a visit to the Oceania area, which...
Barnes & Noble holds teen book festival
Ellie Tiemens has loved reading since picking up her first book in kindergarten. "I love the solitude in reading – having quiet time alone to be able to read and...
Youngsters get tips on cartooning in Evergreen Park
Mark Anderson has loved drawing since youth. Now, as an adult, Anderson gets paid for his passion. He is a cartoonist. "I learned as a kid you could draw funny...