Pets o’ the Week for May 23, 2013

The Thursday Neighborhood Star prints adoptable pets each week. Area shelters should send photos, pet descriptions, shelter hours, address and contact information to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Pets o’ the Week” in the subject line.

Schrader on Wine: Sauvignon Blanc for spring, summer drinking

This time of year can be tricky when it comes to picking a wine to suit the teetering Chicago temperatures. The days can be warm; nights, cool; and often our summer weather decides to show up with little warning.

Wines that bring us from the …

Serving for May 23, 2013

Here is a look at what Southlanders are accomplishing in the military. News includes Country Club Hills, New Lenox, Calumet City, Park Forest, Oak Lawn, Lansing, South Holland and Chicago.

Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break

It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly …

What’s Going On for May 23, 2013

Here is a look at what’s going on in the Southland. News includes Midlothian, Palos Hills and Tinley Park.

Top chefs offer up fresh takes on taco night

When salsa overtook ketchup as America’s favorite condiment in the 1990s, you had to know that “taco night” wasn’t far behind. Simple, satisfying and inexpensive, hard or soft tacos filled with meat, cheese and a what-have-you of veggies have become a staple for busy families. …

Your Pets for May 23, 2013

We want your pet photos. Whether it’s you with your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard, please email a .jpg with your name, your pet’s name and hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

To Your Health: Make every day ‘Don’t Fry Day’

The American Cancer Society shares tips to protect you skin from cancer.

Health Briefs For May 22

Here is a look at health news in the Southland.

Your Pets for May 22, 2013

We want your pet photos.Whether it’s you with your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard, please email a .jpg with your name, your pet’s name and hometown to Jessi Virtusio at jvirtusio@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.

Culver’s sales to benefit Honor Flight Chicago

Honor Flight Chicago, a nonprofit that flies World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, will receive a portion of May 21 sales at Chicago-area Culver’s restaurants, according to a news release from the restaurant chain. Giant thank you cards …

Charity Briefs for May 21, 2013

Here is a look at charity news in the Southland.

Taking on challenges adds up to success for Rich South senior

Falling asleep in class isn’t the way to get into a great college. Fortunately for Rich South High School senior Cydney Richardson, that was not the norm, although she did have her moments. “When I was in seventh grade, math class bored me because I …

A Thousand Words for May 20, 2013

A Thousand Words offers SouthtownStar readers the chance to share funny captions for photos.

May 20’s photo features a battle while May 13’s photo featured chicks.

Think you can write a funny caption? Send in yours, and we’ll be the judge.

Every Monday we’ll run …

Vickroy: Guiding knight: Lab gets woman where she needs to go

Up concrete stairs, around giant flowerpots and through throngs of bustling commuters, Kathy Austin makes her way to work each morning. Though she is virtually blind, only able to distinguish contrasts of light and dark, she makes getting from her home in the leafy suburb …