BoJack, a 4-year-old German Shepherd mix, donned a bright yellow vest that read “Adopt Me” as he watched members of CrossFit Mokena do a series of workouts to raise money his shelter. The community and Crossfit Mokena members banded together to raise money Sunday, Sept. 16, for the no kill PAWS animal shelter in Tinley Park, across the street from the gym.

The new Oktoberfest Tinley Park returning for its second year is organized by the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce with the help of local craft brewers Hailstorm Brewing, 350 Brewing, and Banging Gavel Brews who have taken tremendous pride in returning the festivities to its glory days.

At Andrew High School football players welcomed a special guest as alum Jarvion Franklin, who earlier this month was wearing an NFL uniform, stopped by to talk with the T-Bolts.

The Village’s sub-committee tasked with planning Tinley Park’s new fire station is looking to cut costs without sacrificing service response time after receiving a preliminary estimated price tag of over $6.1 million.

Despite living nearly 500 miles apart, Jessica Leja and Lebanon, Tenn. resident Toni Roberts have forged a special bond through a unique act of generosity and a shared camaraderie in the fight against cancer.