Her Make-A-Wish gift lays the groundwork for future

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:31:35 -0700

She survived cancer and was about to get a Make-A-Wish dream, but then she developed a second cancer that kept her out of class her entire junior year at Shepard High School in Palos Heights. But Kahla Harper worked hard with tutors and was able to keep up and graduate with honors. Now Harper, 18, of Calumet Park, finally is getting something really special from the Make-a-Wish Foundation -- not ...

Music on the Square

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:52:10 -0700

Music on the Square continues from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 19 on the square. Dine at one of Celina's restaurants or bring your own picnic basket, blankets or chairs. The library, museum and mercants will be open for the event.

Former Oklahoma basketball player Ken Pryor dies

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:47 -0700

Former University of Oklahoma basketball player Ken Pryor, whose basket lifted the Sooners into the 1947 NCAA championship game, has died.

Community Notes

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:17 -0700

* The White River Valley High School Junior Post Prom Parents for the class of 2012 is asking for your support. A basket bingo -- which will raise money for post prom -- is planned for Nov. 11 and is in need of money donations from individuals and businesses for the purchase of baskets.

TOCO Festival Drawing

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:07:09 -0700

Enter to win a prize basket including tickets to this year's TOCO festival in Jelly Stone Park. Gift Basket includes one Tee Shirt, a pair of ticket, a water bottle, a sticker, and a free raffle ticket! Two winners will be drawn on September 9th.