‘Star Wars’ a lifelong obsession for some
With one look at the right arm of Todd Hoffman you know this is a serious "Star Wars" fan. If the 17 different versions of Storm Troopers displayed on the...
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Beloved area pastor Kenneth Dignan dies
A renowned and much-loved pastor at several area Pentecostal churches, the Rev. Kenneth Dignan, had a passion for helping people through physical, emotional and spiritual hurt. When he was 14...
Morris Barazani, abstract artist and professor, dies at 91
Morris Barazani, a Chicago artist for 60 years, was an abstract painter who taught for many years at the University of Illinois at Chicago and founded DePaul University's art department....
A Christmas convoy of generosity
As 50 emergency vehicles carrying more than 100 police officers, firefighters and community volunteers pulled up to the Howell home in Tinley Park on Saturday, Mark Marcotte, holding his 2-year-old...
Disney dreams come true for Southlanders
Married three months ago and both big Disney fans, John and Mary Calabrese learned Tuesday they've won a free trip to Disney World and will leave next week to celebrate...
Chicago Heights mayor has concerns over hospital plans
Chicago Heights Mayor David A. Gonzalez assembled approximately 70 local mayors, administrators, social service agencies and first responders on Thursday, creating a health services task force in reaction to proposed...
Palos Heights’ tax levy up 10.6 percent
Palos Heights homeowners will see an increase in the city portion of their tax bill next year in light of aldermen approving a 2015 tax levy of $7.9 million, a...
Southland shoppers out in force on Black Friday
Southland deal-hunters were out in force at area malls on Black Friday. For Barbara Hines and several members of her family, the shopping marathon began at 9 p.m. Thursday, and...
Budget impasse’s threat growing for Southland social services
The 60 residential beds at the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in East Hazel Crest are always filled. The number of people in need of treatment exceeds...
‘It feels like a great big hug’
With his five children in tow, Archie Callahan arrived Saturday at the Bridgeview Sports Dome to collect his seven bags of food and a 20-pound turkey that had been donated...