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American Civil War & Indian Wars Exhibit at McCord

By McCord Gallery & Cultural Center | Feb. 21 at 12:53 p.m.

History will come alive as the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center presents a rare opportunity to view a museum quality collection of privately owned artifacts … 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

By Ashley Rueff | Feb. 20 at 2:17 p.m.

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 ›

Corrine M. Deinert (Submitted by Eloise Heatherly)

Former park board president remembered for preserving Vogt Woods

By Ashley Rueff | Jan. 23 at 7:24 p.m.

Corrine M. Deinert spent 25 years as a park district commissioner in Tinley Park where she served as a zealous advocate for preserving the natural … 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

By Ashley Rueff | Jan. 3 at 4:55 p.m.

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 ›

The Tinley Park Historical Society's 2011 ornament features Tinley Park High School in recognition of its 50th anniversary. (Provided by Brad Bettenhausen)

2011 Tinley Park ornament celebrates high school’s 50th anniversary

By Ashley Rueff | Dec. 16, 2011 at 12:39 p.m.

The first shipment of this year’s edition of the Tinley Park Historical Society’s Historic Ornament Series has already sold out, but a second round of … Read more ›

Rendering of Veterans Plaza to be built at the 80th Avenue train station. (Village of Tinley Park)

Veterans Plaza plans include monuments to all branches of service

By Ashley Rueff | Nov. 23, 2011 at 11:44 a.m.

Plans are in full swing to build a Veterans Plaza to honor veterans and Tinley Park families who have supported the nation’s armed forces. The … Read more ›

Color Guards from American Legion Post 615 and VFW Post 2791 present the colors during Tinley Park's Veterans Day Ceremony at village hall Friday. (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Vietnam Veterans get special thanks on Veterans Day in Tinley Park

By Ashley Rueff | Nov. 11, 2011 at 4:40 p.m.

Vietnam veterans were honored in Tinley Park Friday on a once-in-a-lifetime Veteran’s Day, 11-11-11. The village’s Veterans Commission has dedicated 2011 to recognizing and honoring … Read more ›

Bob Oehmen. (Submitted by VFW Post 2791)

WWII veteran, longtime VFW supporter Bob Oehmen dies at 89

By Ashley Rueff | Nov. 3, 2011 at 9:11 a.m.

Robert “Bob” Oehmen, a World War II veteran who spent 45 years supporting and building his beloved VFW Post 2791, died Oct.31 in his Tinley … Read more ›

Members of the Tinley Park Fire Department attend a Remembrance Service in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 Sunday at the Oak Park Avenue train station. (Ashley Rueff/TribLocal)

Tinley Park remembers 9/11

By Ashley Rueff | Sep. 12, 2011 at 5:29 a.m.

Georgette Frank couldn’t help but cry when a red cloth was pulled away to reveal a steel beam from the World Trade Center during a … Read more ›

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

By Patrick W. Rollens | Sep. 6, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.

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 ›

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