Commuters marked with ‘Ashes to Go’

The symbolic start of Lent came to the masses Wednesday instead of the masses having to go to Mass. Oak Park and River Forest pastors and priests took to the streets on Ash Wednesday, marking crosses on the faithfuls’ foreheads with ashes. “Ashes to Go” …Read More

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Masked Mardi Gras

A masked Bill Darley waits for his grandson James Friedman to lead the parade as King on Feb. 10 at Lincoln School in River Forest. The PTO sponsored a Mardi Gras-themed party after school with food, masks and decorations. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media …Read More

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