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Jul 19, 2016


Dwyane Wade’s hometown prepares to welcome him back
Upon hearing the news Wednesday that Wade had agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Bulls, Daisauni Doty figured it was time for a...
Jul 8, 2016


Olympia Fields Country Club to host 2017 PGA Women’s Championship
Photo courtesy of golfweek.com For the rest of the golf world, last week was U.S. Open week. At Olympia Fields Country Club, it was the...
Jun 21, 2016


South Suburbs’ image discussed at planning meeting
CMAP’s On to 2050 regional planning event in Park Forest. Photo courtesy of Kelwin Harris The image of the south suburbs and the...
Jun 17, 2016


June 18: Vintage and show cars will make ‘heads swivel’ during Drivin’ the Dixie
Photo courtesy of drivingthedixie.com “Heads swivel when an antique car passes,” said Elaine Egdorf, chairwoman of the Homewood Heritage...
Jun 15, 2016


Jim Garrett: Balmoral Park purchase good news for Southland
It was a sad moment in time watching the final harness race at Balmoral Park on that cold and weary December night. The looks on the...
Jun 15, 2016


July 30: Homewood Hop Fest
WHERE: Irwin Community Center & Irwin Park – 18120 Highland Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 TICKETS: Beginning May 20, attendees can purchase...
Jun 7, 2016


Pullman supporters seek your vote(s) for $250k in Vote Your Park grant program
From nationalgeographic.com: Created by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Partners in Preservation...
Jun 2, 2016


Daily Southtown provides guide to summer concerts in the Southland
But planning for an outdoor concert can create some uncertainty. Is sunscreen allowed? Alcohol? My dog? What about a sturdy lawn chair or...
May 27, 2016


Towns need to study how home-sharing affects residents and businesses
Image courtesy of blog.airbnb.com Home-sharing is disrupting life in some Chicago neighborhoods and in cities and towns across the...
May 20, 2016


Competitive timbersports coming to Southland this summer
Photo courtesy of Stihl Timbersports When I met competitive lumberjacks Matt Cogar and Jason Lentz in Lansing the other day, the first...
May 13, 2016


Moving Wall arrives in Hazel Crest
A crowd of nearly 100 congregated under clear skies in the parking lot behind the Village Hall to watch the construction of the half-size...
May 6, 2016


The Moving Wall Vietnam memorial coming to Hazel Crest
Ninety-six of those soldiers came from Bremen, Bloom, Rich and Thornton townships. They will be honored, as will all local Vietnam...
May 2, 2016


Country Club Hills’ outdoor theater to reopen with benefit concert for Police Officer Tim Jone
The theater, just east of city hall at 4200 W. 183rd St., hasn’t hosted a performance since the 2013 season, shuttered after tallying...
Apr 25, 2016


April 26: Cook County community forum in South Holland
From Cook County; please share with your residents:
Apr 21, 2016


Apr 21, 2016


Orland Park seeks ‘creative’ use for TOD property
The village, in a posting advertising the opportunity, said it is seeking a “highly creative development” for the 1.6-acre,...
Apr 20, 2016


May 5 – 9: Vietnam Moving Wall to visit Hazel Crest
The Village of Hazel Crest is pleased to announce that the replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Moving Wall will arrive in South...
Apr 8, 2016
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