Originally published March 23, 2017 When we learned about upcoming events at McCord Gallery in Palos Park, a local artist from Worth contacted me and provided information on his colorfully artistic life. Gary Wick — who said he is 75…
Originally published March 9, 2017 With the recent brush with spring-like weather, readers are probably considering warm weather activities and dreaming of the upcoming season. Now they can act on those dreams, and learn some safety skills at the same…
Originally published February 23, 2017 Where may one locally find, art, history, music, culture, and afternoon tea? Visit McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 West Creek Road in Palos Park, and you will find all of this, and more. Giovanna…
Originally published February 9, 2017 By now, many residents are receiving the familiar envelopes with “Important Tax Information” labeled on them. Forms including W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, etc. are sent out just after the first of the year, and need to…
Originally published January 26, 2017 Teens grow up. They get jobs. In a way, The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park is following that same pattern. A fun and safe haven for teens to gather and learn, The Bridge Thrift…
Originally published January 12, 2017 The holidays are over, and the un-decorating is either underway or nearly finished. You may be left with an excess or abundance of items that you may not know how to dispose. Here are a…
Originally published December 29, 2016 Happy “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” – Dalai Lama While this time of year can become a little “blue” for many, as of the Winter Solstice, which was Dec. 21, the…
Originally published December 15, 2016 Traveling around Orland Park recently, you may have seen mention of #OPKind, an initiative created by Mayor Dan McLaughlin to spark awareness of kind acts perpetuated in and around the community. “We’re asking people to…
Originally published December 1, 2016 The Orland Park area offers many opportunities to give back or contribute to the community≥ The Giving Tree at the Orland Park Public Library Orland Park Public Library and the Orland Township Food Pantry are…
Originally published November 17, 2016 Two years ago, Consolidated High School District 230 officials began exploring the option of providing Intervention Rooms at each of our three district schools — Victor J. Andrew, Carl Sandburg and Amos Alonzo Stagg —…