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Host Brandon Balsis with event mascot Jacob O'Brien
From the community

STRIKE DOWN DIABETES Bowling Fundraiser

By denise balsis | April 28 at 2:45 p.m.

Brandon Balsis, of Tinley Park, will host his 6th Annual STRIKE DOWN DIABETES Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser to benefit the JDRF on Saturday-June 9, 2012. This … Read more ›

From the community

Will County Historic Preservation Commission Celebrates 20th Anniversary

By Anastasia Tuskey | April 26 at 3:03 p.m.

May is a special month for the Will County Historic Preservation Commission, marking the 20th anniversary of its founding during the celebration of National Historic … Read more ›

4,100 Graves Received Wreaths.
From the community

Submariners Volunteer

By Don Schlegel | Dec. 21, 2011 at 7:19 p.m.

Chicago Base a group of men who served aboard US submarines recently assisted in the laying of 4100 wreaths on the graves of service men … Read more ›

Brian Plane, middle, has had family and friend help him through his ordeal with cancer. (Photo submitted by the For The Love of Brian Benefit)

Friends come to rescue with benefit for area man battling cancer

By Jeff Vorva | Nov. 9, 2011 at 8:57 a.m.

Since New Lenox resident Brian Plane was diagnosed with an undiagnosed type of cancer more than a year ago, his family and friends have developed … Read more ›

Palos Heights' Karen Sepulveda, left, and Chicago Ridge's Denise Hnat in front of a photo of Ron Santo at the JDRF walk at Moraine Valley Sunday. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

South suburban diabetes walk keeps Santo’s legacy, memory alive

By Jeff Vorva | Oct. 2, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

The 33rd annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes took place Sunday at five locations in the Chicago area and in the South … Read more ›

Deborah Smith and sons Logan, 9, and Patrick, 11, of Hanover Park, celebrate the opening of the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Community Nutrition and Food Distribution Center in Geneva. The family found itself in need of food from an area pantry when Smith and her husband lost their jobs. (Melissa Jenco/Tribune)

Food bank to help the hungry with new facility

By Melissa Jenco | Sep. 27, 2011 at 3:44 p.m.

Deborah Smith never thought she would struggle to put food on the table for her two sons. But when the Hanover Park woman and her … Read more ›

US Navy Submarine Veterans meet in Tinley Park
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Submarine Veterans Meet in Tinley Park

By Don Schlegel | Aug. 28, 2011 at 12:02 p.m.

United States Navy Submarine sailors meet the first Saturday of the month in Tinley Park. Members of USS Chicago Base are involved in a number … Read more ›

From the community

Girl Scouts Pay Tribute to Distinguished Volunteers

By Gabi Cherner | Aug. 13, 2011 at 1:42 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana recently honored the outstanding contributions and dedication of adult volunteers who received Girl Scouting’s most prestigious awards … Read more ›

Voting Ends Sunday for TribLocal Hero – Winner’s Charity Receives $500

By TribLocal Marketing | July 8, 2011 at 8:45 a.m.

TribLocal is searching for the local volunteer who is making a difference in their community. Cast your vote for one of the six outstanding finalists. … Read more ›