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          Spirituality Manifests Itself in Lockport with New Yoga, Healing Center
          • Oct 12, 2020

          Spirituality Manifests Itself in Lockport with New Yoga, Healing Center

          Published in the Lockport Legend Five women have come together to open Your Sanctuary, a place of healing and spirituality based around t...
          D230 Pipeline Project in Action during Future Educator Night
          • Feb 19, 2020

          D230 Pipeline Project in Action during Future Educator Night

          Published in the Orland Park Prairie High school students interested in pursuing a career in education, attended the Future Educator Nigh...
          What are the Stakes of Direct to Consumer Sales?
          • Jan 16, 2020

          What are the Stakes of Direct to Consumer Sales?

          With the click of a button, customers can buy bottles or cases of wine without even leaving the house. The ease of this shopping experien...
          Community Spreads Joy Through Heartwarming Event
          • Jan 3, 2020

          Community Spreads Joy Through Heartwarming Event

          Published in the Lockport Legend The Lockport Police and Fire Departments celebrated the holiday season by giving back to the community w...
          Lockport's Limestone Stage Presents a Tale of Faith, Healing
          • Jan 3, 2020

          Lockport's Limestone Stage Presents a Tale of Faith, Healing

          Published in the Lockport Legend Actors aged four to 81 performed this year’s holiday show, “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” at th...
          New Yoga Studio Cultivates a Community of Healing and Inspiration
          • Jan 3, 2020

          New Yoga Studio Cultivates a Community of Healing and Inspiration

          Published in the Lockport Legend The Lotus Moon Air Mat Fusion Studio, which celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 23, offers cu...
          Community Bands Together to Celebrate Veterans
          • Nov 24, 2019

          Community Bands Together to Celebrate Veterans

          Published in the Lockport Legend Local veterans and community members gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5788 on Sunday, Nov. ...
          Community Fundraiser Heats Up at Roxy Theater
          • Oct 9, 2019

          Community Fundraiser Heats Up at Roxy Theater

          Published in the Lockport Legend Friday night’s rainy weather did not stop several Lockport residents from stopping by the Roxy Theater t...
          The Artist Guild of Lockport Features New Artists in Latest Exhibit
          • Oct 9, 2019

          The Artist Guild of Lockport Features New Artists in Latest Exhibit

          Published in the Lockport Legend Members of the Artist Guild of Lockport and art supporters alike celebrated the opening of the “Origins ...
          Lockport Woman's Club Launches Fundraiser for New Legacy Project
          • Oct 9, 2019

          Lockport Woman's Club Launches Fundraiser for New Legacy Project

          Published in the Lockport Legend Bonfire smoke filled the air as Lockport residents, donned in Halloween garb, made it up the gravel driv...
          How Chicago Moms are Ending Gun Violence
          • Sep 10, 2019

          How Chicago Moms are Ending Gun Violence

          The Englewood based organization Mothers Against Senseless Killings was called to the far North Side of Chicago after an influx of gang r...
          Central Illinois Winery Defines Growth
          • Jun 9, 2019

          Central Illinois Winery Defines Growth

          When Darrell Simmermaker and his brother started planting vines on their family farm, Tina Simmermaker didn’t think much of it. When the ...
          Capital Soirée on Finding Their Sound
          • Jun 8, 2019

          Capital Soirée on Finding Their Sound

          Published on IndieU.com Capital Soirée are still figuring themselves out. The Chicago-area trio officially formed back in 2012; Max Romer...
          From Flutz to Faceoff
          • Jun 7, 2019

          From Flutz to Faceoff

          Published on class website Ariel Groner spent her days as a young girl learning to skate gracefully on ice. She squeezed into brightly co...
          Gucci Decor is Finally Here
          • Jun 6, 2019

          Gucci Decor is Finally Here

          Published on chicagomod.com Give your home the ultimate Gucci touch with the famous Italian fashion house’s latest collection: Gucci Déco...
          Moh Lhean Takes WHY? Back to Their Roots
          • Jun 5, 2019

          Moh Lhean Takes WHY? Back to Their Roots

          Published on IndieU.com Grade: B For a time, it seemed like WHY? had quietly petered out, retreating back into the fringes after three au...
          California Wine Country Gets Help from a France Native
          • Jun 5, 2019

          California Wine Country Gets Help from a France Native

          Harvest season is just around the corner, which means working 12 hour days six days a week will become the norm. Days will start before t...
          5 Barbecue Spots You Need to Check out this 4th of July
          • Jun 4, 2019

          5 Barbecue Spots You Need to Check out this 4th of July

          Published on chicagomod.com As we say farewell to June, we must say hello to July 4 celebrations. Forget lighting up the grill for hambur...
          Picture Perfect
          • Jun 2, 2019

          Picture Perfect

          Photos Courtesy of Michelle Lynn “How do we cut these?” one student asks. “Hot dog style,” another responds. “Who gave you that ceramic c...
          Rogers Park Gets Spiritual
          • Jun 1, 2019

          Rogers Park Gets Spiritual

          You could say spirits were elevated or maybe that was just the rush of endorphins after an intense yoga class. From downward dog to upwar...
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