A lesson on a historic movement in the 18th century “accidentally” led to the creation of Chargers Who Crochet, a new after-school club at Stagg High School in Palos Hills that has almost 100 members.

When you think of fiber arts, you may picture a grandmother knitting socks or crocheting a scarf for her grandchild. Maybe she's sitting in a rocking chair by a fire, warm and cozy as her wrinkled ...