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Aldric 'A.J.' Hinton, a Flossmoor firefighter, was given the Brian Carey Award for outstanding work during his training with Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24.
Marian Catholic High School's class of 2013 celebrated their graduation at the Tinley Park Convention Center on Monday, May 20. The 364 graduates earned more than $18 million in scholarship money for their college educations.
Bloom senior Guadalupe Maria was awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship for her outstanding work in the classroom and community. The scholarship will fund her education through her master's and doctoral studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder
Lisa Grant Orthodontics is calling for area residents to help complete its 100-tile art project as part of the Homewood Area Chamber Art Fair June 1-2. The project is being spearheaded by H-F High School senior Justine Moulds.
Olympia Plaza features several businesses, including Subway and Little Ceaser's, but it also has several vacant spaces as well. Today, Patch spotlights one of those vacant spaces.
Bios Life, located at 18129 Dixie Highway, closed up shop and now the location is up for lease. Patch wants to know: What Should Go Here?
The Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library will host a free event this Saturday, May 25, focusing on the culture and traditions of Lithuania. The event is free to attend and will take place from 1 to 2 p.m.
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Red and White Choral bands will be pitted against each other in a battle of the bands on Tuesday, May 21. The event is free to attend.
Geena Locicero, a senior member of the Bloom Blazing Trojans softball team, reached base safely in all 24 regular season games this season. Locicero and the rest of the Blazing Trojans will play Thornton on May 20 in the IHSA tournament.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students and the Flossmoor Art Commission installed 'Bell Tower,' a statue commemorating Flossmoor's education history. The installation was attended by local dignitaries, residents and even Mayor Paul Braun
Area residents flocked to the Homewood Auditorium to take part in the Village of Homewood's 10th Annual Railroad Heritage Day event. The event featured miniature train displays, a miniature train ride called 'Little Obie,' and more.
Tinley Park High School students enjoyed refreshments and dancing at Chicago's Union Station during the school's prom on Friday. Check out images from the event and share your own photos and videos.
The Purina Cat Chow '50 Years, 50 Shelters,' campaign donated $1,000 to the South Suburban Humane Society. Now, the society needs residents' votes in order to possibly receive an additional $1,000.
The Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, the GM Foundation and General Motors employees are working hard at doing a 'gut rehab' on a local Park Forest home. The home is being completely redone for a family in need, thanks to a donation by the GM
The Flossmoor Village Board approved the village's Fiscal Year 2014 budget at its April 15 meeting. The budget for the village shows a more than $3 million deficit for the village during the current fiscal year.
The caps and gowns of the more than 275 graduates of Prairie State College this year will be made from post-consumer plastic bottles. The eco-friendly move is expected to save more than 7 million post-consumer plastic bottles this year.
The Sertoma Thrift Store in Matteson is trying to liquidate its collection of brand new houseware items with a store-wide closeout sale on June 1-2. The sale will see items marked at least 50-percent off store-wide.
The Sertoma Thrift Store in Matteson is trying to liquidate its collection of brand new houseware items with a store-wide closeout sale on June 1-2. The sale will see items marked at least 50-percent off store-wide.
The Blazing Trojans 4x100-meter relay team and individuals Angela Cates and Ivory Cassel earned trips to the IHSA State meet May 16-18, after qualifying at the H-F Sectional.
Seniors graduating from Bloom Trail will be honored with a special awards night by the school and local community on Wednesday, May 15. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. at Bloom Trail.
