Vietnam vet combines photography, painting in his artwork
When we learned about upcoming events at McCord Gallery in Palos Park, a local artist from Worth contacted me and provided information on his colorfully artistic life. Gary Wick —...
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Set a course for summertime water safety
With the recent brush with spring-like weather, readers are probably considering warm weather activities and dreaming of the upcoming season. Now they can act on those dreams, and learn some...
Think spring at McCord Gallery events
Where may one locally find, art, history, music, culture, and afternoon tea? Visit McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 West Creek Road in Palos Park, and you will find all...
It’s time to get your financial house in order
By now, many residents are receiving the familiar envelopes with "Important Tax Information" labeled on them. Forms including W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, etc. are sent out just after the first of...
Thrift store a natural fit for Bridge teens, volunteers
Teens grow up. They get jobs. In a way, The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park is following that same pattern. A fun and safe haven for teens to gather...
A handy guide to recycling after the holidays
The holidays are over, and the un-decorating is either underway or nearly finished. You may be left with an excess or abundance of items that you may not know how...
Be happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise in 2017
Happy "The purpose of our lives is to be happy." – Dalai Lama While this time of year can become a little "blue" for many, as of the Winter Solstice,...
Recognize Someone Who is #OPKind
Traveling around Orland Park recently, you may have seen mention of #OPKind, an initiative created by Mayor Dan McLaughlin to spark awareness of kind acts perpetuated in and around the...
We’ve offered thanks, now it’s time for giving
The Orland Park area offers many opportunities to give back or contribute to the community= The Giving Tree at the Orland Park Public Library Orland Park Public Library and the...
District 230 high schools give struggling students room to improve
Two years ago, Consolidated High School District 230 officials began exploring the option of providing Intervention Rooms at each of our three district schools — Victor J. Andrew, Carl Sandburg...