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Groups of high school students have been deployed throughout the south suburbs in recent days, spending some time outside the classroom and getting a bit dirty through some hands on learning while helping the environment a bit in the process.
The new Tinley Park Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo headlines what looks like a return to normal for outdoors shows around the Chicago area; the Boat Show and the Schaumburg Show both make their returns.
This could have been a tragedy. Instead, it's a day to honor a 15-year-old Illinois girl who's quick thinking during her mom's medical emergency while driving likely saved both of their lives.
This could have been a tragedy. Instead, it's a day to honor a 15-year-old Illinois girl who's quick thinking during her mom's medical emergency while driving likely saved both of their lives.