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Quinn uses commencement speech to tout ammunition magazine restrictions

SOUTH HOLLAND | Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used graduation ceremonies Sunday at South Suburban College to urge support for a proposal that would ban the sale or delivery of ammunition magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds at a time.

Quinn touts ammunition magazine restrictions

Alesia Allen, of Calumet City, shakes hands with Frank M. Zuccarelli, chairman of the South Suburban College Board of Trustees, as she receives her associate's degree in criminal justice during the school's graduation ceremony Sunday in South Holland. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who delivered t…

Quinn touts ammunition magazine restrictions

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn delivers the keynote address at the South Suburban College graduation ceremony Sunday in South Holland.

Firefighters celebrate graduation

Firefighter candidates recently graduated from the Fire Academy and are set to work at departments throughout the south suburbs.

Thornton Township, SSC host job fair Tuesday

SOUTH HOLLAND | Thornton Township and South Suburban College will host their annual job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at SSC's Fitness Center, 15800 S. State St.

Firefighters celebrate graduation

OAK FOREST | The Fire Academy for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24 recently held its graduation ceremony at Oak Forest's Gaelic Park.

MABAS Division 24 hold firefighter graduation

LANSING | The Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 24 Academy recently held its graduation ceremony at Oak Forest's Gaelic Park. There were 22 graduates, with participants from Thornton, South Holland, Harvey, Glenwood, Flossmoor and East Hazel Crest.

South Holland kids pause to read with four-legged friends

SOUTH HOLLAND | Children practiced their reading skills on Monday when dogs trained by Power Paws for Kids visited the South Holland Public Library to listen to stories.

Job fair scheduled at South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND | Thornton Township and South Suburban College Community will host its annual job fair from 10 .a.m to 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Suburban College Fitness Center, 15800 South State St.

Walk this way to nature events

Life starts to move outdoors this time of year and many local nature-themed events this weekend can help keep you busy.

South Holland kids pause to read with four-legged friends

Eight-year-old Abby Kooy pets Harley, a black Labador retriever, as 5-year-old Amani Harrington reads to the dog Monday evening at the South Holland Public Library. Harley is trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids. Harley is held by Linda Peters.

Seton's Adams overcomes early-season injury

How ironic is it that Seton Academy's Mykel Adams chose to make a turtle for a class project.

South Holland has much to offer for family fun

From time to time I hear parents say there is nothing for their kids to do in South Holland. Quality time with, and activities for, your kids can be enjoyed in the village, and the best part is it doesn’t have to cost a cent.

Calumet Region celebrates Urban Biodiversity Week

CHICAGO | The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and partners in the Millennium Reserve: Calumet Core region will celebrate National Urban Biodiversity Week on May 13-19 with a variety of conservation activities and outdoors tours in the Calumet Region of Chicago and Cook County.

Dolton officer convicted on federal civil rights charges

DOLTON | A Dolton police officer was convicted in federal court Thursday on charges he used excessive force on two people leaving a nightclub in May 2009.

Director of senior transportation for Thornton Twp. retires

SOUTH HOLLAND | Calumet City 2nd Ward Alderman Magdalena "Leni" Wosczynski is retiring from her post as director of senior transportation for Thornton Township after more than 30 years, according to a news release from the township.

Marian Catholic High School awards 61 Medals of Academic Excellence

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School hosted an Excellence in Academics Award breakfast on April 25 and Medals of Academic Excellence were awarded to 61 sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Veteran teacher makes history come alive for her students

Veteran teacher Paula Etheridge was recently recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago and presented with the Heart of the School Award for her innovation and creativity in the classroom.

Marian Catholic High School announces students of the month

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic High School announces the Students of the Month for March. Departments choose students that go above and beyond their duties as student aides.