Here is a look at upcoming events being presented by area houses of worship.
Until the age of 17, Keith Tipple had no real church background. "I wanted to be a soccer player," said Tipple, who was born in England. "I became a Christian or was born again when I was 17." Now, says the the pastor of the International Community Church in Frankfort, the best part is "seeing people's lives change when they come to faith in Jesus Christ ."
A fire and explosion Thursday at a zinc smelting plant in Monaca killed two people and injured at least one, authorities said.
First United Bank names president: First United Bank has named Michael Kazmierczak as president and chief executive officer. He succeeds Richard Lindeman. Kazmierczak, of Tinley Park, has been with First United since 2003 and previously held the position of chief financial officer. "Mike is a seasoned and versatile leader, bringing with him a wealth of experience in banking and finance," said ...
Neighborhood Watch meets today; Training class for landlords, tenants; Westernport to make appointments
A family's drive home from a Disney World vacation turned tragicMonday afternoon when construction-zone accident on Interstate 57left four people with injuries, Illinois State Police District 13reported. The driver was charged with improper lane usage.
HAVE UKE, WILL TRAVEL Earlier this week, I found myself squeezed in our family car, packed in amidst pillows, children, stuffed animals, snacks and two ukuleles as we embarked on a vacation to Northern Michigan. As we sped northward, I envisioned myself strumming tunes by the fire and pulling out my uke to accompany the fantastic sunsets that awaited us on Lake Michigans shore. After four hours ...
There is no controversy here. Steve Conley clearly was the best. Conley, who will retire Aug. 31 as the Frankfort village police chief after being at the center of a series of incidents and investigations, was the best player in the Utica City Amateur golf tournament over the weekend.
Models will show the latest summer fashions during the lunch hour Wednesday at Al's Steakhouse, 1990 W. Jefferson St.
If there's one thing Tinley Park resident Vicki Russell and herfamily absolutely refuse to miss, it's the village's annual CaribbeanBeach Block Party. The block party featured a petting zoo, a rock-climbing wall, a giantslide, misting tents, a classic car show, food from 10 area restaurantsand live music - performed by Billy's Boys, Mass Dynamic, JohnnyRussler and the Beach Bum Band, Average Joe ...