With winter around the corner and so many in the neighborhood struggling economically, local food banks are reaching out to the community to help keep … Read more ›
Amy Derby
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Amy Derby is a freelance writer and legal assistant from Tinley Park. Her local, lifestyle and travel articles have been published by USAToday.com, LIVESTRONG.com and Yahoo! News. She covers local news, events and restaurants at Tinley Park Blog (www.tinleypark.blog.com)
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Seasonal
From the community
Festive Things to Do in Tinley Park
With the winter holiday season upon us, the village of Tinley Park is getting residents into the Christmas spirit by providing a variety of family-friendly … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Child Donates Birthday to Charity
While many 8-year-olds beg for iPads or video games for their birthdays, Isabel Garcia asked for food. Isabel isn’t hungry, but she knows that plenty … Read more ›
Children and family
From the community
Tinley Park Summer Fest Raises Awareness for Kids with Autism
On Saturday, August 20, 2011, the squeals of happy children resonated through the blocks surrounding 173rd Street and Ozark Avenue, where a summer festival for … Read more ›
Food and drink
From the community
A Taste of Tinley Park
Whether you're a visitor killing time between trains or you're a local looking for lunch, downtown Tinley Park offers something for every appetite and budget. … Read more ›
Arts
From the community
Benches on the Avenue Draw Community Closer
On a mid-summer morning, locals and tourists bond over a photo opportunity in historic downtown Tinley Park. "Will you take a picture of my grandson … Read more ›
