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Pat McCaskey Discusses the History of the Bears

Patrick McCaskey is a 36 year veteran of the Chicago Bears and Senior Director. JOin him at the Worth Park District Historical Museum for an … Read more ›

Volunteers work in the Together We Cope food pantry in 2011. (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Together We Cope celebrates 30 years in the south suburbs

What started as a clothing collection for one south suburban family in 1982 has grown into one of the area’s largest non-profit groups, serving more than … Read more ›

An axe first used by Tinley Park volunteer firefighters in 1902 will be on display with other pieces of the fire department's history during the month of January. (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Tinley firefighters’ proud history on display at Vogt center

When Tinley Park’s fire department was created Nov. 13, 1901, it boasted 13 volunteers and had no equipment to speak of. In early 1902, the … Read more ›

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In their own words: TribLocal contributors reflect on 9/11

Sept. 11, 2001, dawned bright and clear, but before the day was out indelible memories had been etched into our collective consciousness. For the 10-year … Read more ›

Military groups will present colors at the 9/11 ceremony in Orland Park. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Three military members with Orland ties to speak at 9/11 memorial

The Village of Orland park will hold a 9/11  memorial at the Village Center on the 10th anniversary of  the attacks. Guest speakers will be … Read more ›

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From the community

Gettysburg, Lincoln, and the Civil War in America

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is pleased to present Gettysburg, Lincoln, and the Civil War in America, Thursday, February 24 – Sunday, February 27. The … Read more ›

From the community

The Last Dance (Pearl Harbor Memory)

The heavy fog dampened my hair & my spirits, as I wanted to flaunt my up sweep just like I saw Rita Hayworth do on … Read more ›