An opportunity to bring beautification and unique art to the streets of Oak Forest resulted in a community art project, “Opportunity Knocks.”
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When WIRED Magazine coined the term “crowdsourcing” ten years ago, they associated it with Chicago-based business, Threadless.
In an age of reading the latest New York Times Bestseller on a tablet and getting our news through our smart phones, it is unusual to be celebrating the written word.
Living in our constantly connected world, we can often take the web for granted. That’s why it’s so difficult to imagine that even in 2015, in a high tech city like Chicago, not everyone has access to the internet.
While “American Idol” — the iconic reality TV show on which the senior event is based — will be starting its final season later this year, the performance competition at Georgios Banquets in Orland Hills was bigger than ever, as senior citizens showcased their talents for a good cause.
For 13 years, the Southwest Chicago Christian School in Tinley Park has picked an international cause to support. The 300 students, kindergarten through eighth grade, are taking on global issues through good deeds.
School bands from across the state will come together in harmony this weekend at the annual Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival in Champaign, Ill.
Allison Murray 