Brazilian students and treatment plant operators recently toured the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant in Des Plaines.
There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.
The Center's labyrinth offers an opportunity for mindful prayer in an ancient, yet modern, setting.
The MWRD is hosting a vendor outreach fair on Wed. Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Univ. of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago.
GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated charities near Palos Hills, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.
Sometimes it's really too hot to swim outside. There are two local alternatives to outdoor pools that offer a full-day of family fun.
A visit to a Chicago or Cook County park on Sept. 29 can benefit families and nature as Chicago Wilderness is hosting a “Day of Service.”
Mended Little Hearts of Chicago came together for family picnic to celebrate the lives of their children who have fought to survive the #1 birth defect in the U.S, congenital heart defects (CHD)
American English Beatles Tribute Band at Standard Bank Stadium August 25th 7pm
In District 218, Early Start accelerates the transition to high school for students who scored below grade level on placement exams.
Fall classes abound at Moraine Valley
Employers from all industries who have position openings for Fall Job and Internship Fair on Thursday September 27th.
Five of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District treatment facilities have achieved perfect scores on annual reports to earn the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ highest honor.
MWRD is dedicated to land preservation and surveyed 25 properties along waterways, near treatment plants, in reservoirs and aeration stations to develop a comprehensive biological survey.
Local government and homeowners have struggled to determine what makes more economic sense: cut down ash trees infected with emerald ash borer; or, treat them.
Join Dr. Anis Mekhail to learn about back pain and the conservative and surgical treatment options from 6 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 29, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park.
The health fair offers a wide range of free and reduced-cost health services, free food and drink, and free school supplies. Plenty of fun and games for families with young children, too.
“A Little Help From My Friends” A Cabaret Show at Lake Katherine Nature Center to benefit McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
The Little Red Schoolhouse offers an interesting and free respite from the relentless summer heat.
The MWRD Biosolids program manager Dan Collins traveled to Vancouver, Canada, to provide practical advice and to share his experience in developing an award-winning biosolids program.
Moraine Valley to host observatory open viewing
Palos area residents are invited to participate in Bolero Chicago at the Chicago Dancing Festival.
Independence Day Celebration 2012
A new workshop for business owners will help give their business a competitive edge as well as achieve business strength and endurance.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is reminding residents how they can prepare for storms to prevent or minimize basement flooding and sewer backups.
Palos Heights Celebrates Independence Day with Small Town Charm
Registration still available and ongoing for Moraine Valley summer youth basketball and volleyball camps.
Join the Palos Fine Arts Association for a free outdoor concert on Thursday, June 21.
Moraine Valley student-athletes excel in sports and in the classroom as evidenced by several students earning academic honors.
Moraine Valley's golf team hit the links at nationals last month, finishing in 12th place with a golfer named an All-American player.
Palos Community Hospital has been granted The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award.
The Palos Radio Control Flying Club helps visitors take flight without leaving the ground.
Palos School District 118 was busy over the past two weeks with end of year field trips, programs, and celebrations.
Three area sculpture gardens offer beauty in the artworks displayed and the park settings.
Two fun family events are scheduled at The Center this weekend. Be sure to spend a little time at the farm for SummerFest and Jazzin in the Pines featuring the Darlene Baresch Quartet.
Staying Heathly with Dance and having a blast
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Lake Katherine offers a variety of nature based camps and one day programs to keep kids busy this summer at an affordable price.
There’s no argument the Moraine Valley Community College Forensics team is one of the top speech teams in the country.