Melinda Moore

Melinda Moore is a freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune.

September 26, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

The arts community in Homewood is coming together to support the DeBoer family after their teenage son's cardiomyopathy diagnosis.

September 24, 2026 at 1:19 p.m.

The Ridge Historical Society in Chicago has thousands of artifacts and boxes of unsorted material it wants to make more accessible.

September 24, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Oak Lawn, Midlothian, Orland Park, South Holland, Homewood, Beverly, and more.

September 21, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Lisle, Oak Park, River Forest, Berwyn, Elmhurst, Riverside and more.

September 17, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Tinley Park, Orland Park, Homewood, Cook County forest preserves, Palos Park, and more.

September 14, 2026 at 9:48 a.m.

News from the community includes items from Hinsdale, La Grange, Oak Park, Elmhurst, River Grove and more.

September 10, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Palos Park, Stagg High School, Frankfort, Lansing, Calumet City and more.

September 8, 2026 at 1:28 p.m.

Charger’s Closet at Stagg High School is a place to exchange clothing, and a way to 'make a small difference in the lives of peers.'

September 4, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

News from the community includes items from Hinsdale, La Grange, Elmhurst, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Oak Park and more.

September 3, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

News from around the Southland includes items from Matteson, Richton Park, Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Lockport, Palos Hills and more.

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