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Oscar Lawton Wilkerson, Chicago Heights native and area’s last surviving Tuskegee Airman, dies
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr., a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation’s first Black aviation combat unit, died the day before his 97th birthday. Wilkerson, who was born in Chicago Heights ...
The alluring and enduring art of globe making in the age of Google Earth
NY Post via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoLONDON (AP) — Find a globe in your local library or classroom and try this: Close the eyes, spin it...
University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute comes forward with years of research on internet...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFrom COVID-19 vaccines to the agriculture industry, from mental health wellness to the city of...
Landmarks: Ancient grove along Thorn Creek remains open thanks to 55-year-old grassroots effort
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThe hiking paths at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve are rife with vestiges of the people who care...