Janice Neumann

A Pullman group opened up the home of Italian immigrant Americo L. Lisciotto, who led an effort to keep Chicago's Pullman neighborhood from being bulldozed as part of a 1960s industrial redevelopment project.

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Pullman House Project spotlights resident who fought off city bulldozers

April 25, 2024 at 9:36 a.m.

A Pullman group opened up the home of Italian immigrant Americo L. Lisciotto, who led an effort to keep Chicago's Pullman neighborhood from being bulldozed as part of a 1960s...

Yenedy Reys-Pardo had just started attending Eisenhower High School after her family arrived in Blue Island from Colombia seeking asylum when her new friend had a seizure in the swimming pool. Her help may have prevented tragedy.

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On her second day at Eisenhower High School, a sophomore from Colombia helped save her friend’s life

April 23, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

Yenedy Reys-Pardo had just started attending Eisenhower High School after her family arrived in Blue Island from Colombia seeking asylum when her new friend had a seizure in the swimming...

A January fire that sent 100 dogs and cats to an animal hospital with minor injuries shuttered PAWS Tinley Park for months, until the "reimagined" animal shelter opened to cheers on Sunday.

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Months after January fire, PAWS Tinley Park reopens to cheers, barking

April 15, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

A January fire that sent 100 dogs and cats to an animal hospital with minor injuries shuttered PAWS Tinley Park for months, until the "reimagined" animal shelter opened to cheers...

A group of three lifelong friends will share another honor together before they graduate from Richards High School in Oak Lawn. They all have earned Girl Scouts Gold Awards, the organization's highest honor.

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Trio of friends earn Girl Scout Gold Awards ahead of graduation from Richards

April 13, 2024 at 5:08 a.m.

A group of three lifelong friends will share another honor together before they graduate from Richards High School in Oak Lawn. They all have earned Girl Scouts Gold Awards, the...

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South Suburban PADS among first round of MacKenzie Scott grant recipients

May 9, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Some of the region's least visible people are among the beneficiaries of billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's first round of giving through her Yield Giving nonprofit. An influx of resources thanks...

Amy Tracy first toured Elim Christian Services in Crestwood at age 13 when her triplet brother enrolled. She later became a volunteer and now is a beloved teacher at the school.

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Years after her brother enrolled as a student, Elim teacher still making connections with kids

March 25, 2024 at 2:32 p.m.

Amy Tracy first toured Elim Christian Services in Crestwood at age 13 when her triplet brother enrolled. She later became a volunteer and now is a beloved teacher at the...

Oak Forest High School junior Ryan Lipsett has been named to the national Creative Visions Mental Health Youth Advisory Committee and plans to use art to help remove stigma from mental health issues

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Oak Forest student goes national with mental health advocacy

March 19, 2024 at 1:36 p.m.

Oak Forest High School junior Ryan Lipsett has been named to the national Creative Visions Mental Health Youth Advisory Committee and plans to use art to help remove stigma from...

Oak Lawn Park District dance teacher Lily O’Dea organized a shoe donation effort to help keep her students dancing, winning Girl Scouting's highest award in the process.

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Oak Lawn dance teacher’s shoe donation effort earns Girl Scouting’s highest award

March 18, 2024 at 3:13 p.m.

Oak Lawn Park District dance teacher Lily O’Dea organized a shoe donation effort to help keep her students dancing, winning Girl Scouting's highest award in the process.

Rosemoor native Robert Montgomery is the new executive director of the Historic Pullman Foundation, which is charged with promoting, preserving and improving an area steeped in history.

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New leader of Historic Pullman Foundation grew up next door in Rosemoor

March 7, 2024 at 1:29 p.m.

Rosemoor native Robert Montgomery is the new executive director of the Historic Pullman Foundation, which is charged with promoting, preserving and improving an area steeped in history.

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Two south suburban teachers among Golden Apple finalists

March 5, 2024 at 12:02 p.m.

When a fourth grader was anxious to tackle a computer coding assignment several years ago, teacher Precious Allen went into creative mode and found a way to reframe the work....

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