Thrift store captures spirit of helping
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, a Catholic lay organization, has been helping people since 1857, according to its website. Its mission is to have people join together...
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There’s Magic in baseball and bonding
Among the Orland Park youth baseball teams with fantastic young players and dedicated coaches is the Orland Park Magic 13U team, which recently won a tournament championship in Wisconsin. Their...
Shady Oaks Camp offers summer experience to people with disabilities
Inspiration comes from unusual places. While visiting Kenwood Liquors in Homer Glen, I met an Orland Park mother and son raising money. Janet Douglas and her son, Kevin, explained the...
A year-round troop tribute in Orland Park
Memorial Day, Veterans Day and the Fourth of July are occasions when we regularly ponder our freedom and honor our military and our veterans. Bill Gagne had a vision to...
Summer lessons for kids in safety, police work offered in Orland Park
The Orland Fire Protection District will offer its Kids Fire & Life Safety Camp, geared for boys and girls ages 8 to 12, from July 14 to 17. The district's...
Orland Park student pursues love of marine life in Hawaii
Follow your dreams, wherever they may take you — even Hawaii! When then-7-year-old Ashley Horvath visited Florida, she took part in a Dolphin Adventure. As any 7-year-old will attest, it...
Orland Park police station offers safe spot to complete online transactions
Spring brings sunshine, flowers and, to many, the organizational bug. If you have recently cleaned out your closet, attic, garage or basement and have troves of treasures to sell, but...
The inspiring story behind a fundraiser
You may have seen posters advertising an event, fundraiser, or other non-profit affair; but do you ever stop to read or learn about the people involved? A poster hanging in...
Art is more than just a piece of community puzzle
A community art project that was about seven months in the making has been unveiled at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park. According to Lynne Terr, executive...
A mass transit adventure
I have, from time to time, challenged readers to take a Ferris Bueller day and explore Chicago. I did recently, in a different way. With tickets to see "Million Dollar...