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Gary M. and Dennis H. talk about group home living. They, along with Jeff C., are the longest clients of St. Coletta's of Illinois.

They met as children, but 40 years later St. Coletta’s longest clients still connected through special needs nonprofit

May 22, 2019 at 12:07 a.m.

They are not just work colleagues and friends, they’re pioneers who blazed a trail into integrated suburban living in the south and southwest suburbs. And while other suburbanites may bemoan...

Caring for his aging mom encouraged son to pursue second career in health care at Oak Lawn hospital

May 22, 2019 at 12:03 a.m.

Jerry McDonald thought he had a jump on the road to retirement. But a side trip through the world of caregiving for his mom not only changed his career aspirations,...

A photo of Chicago officer Ryan Healy (right) and his partners sits on the table as his father John and sister Erin Ross share his story. Ryan died by suicide Feb. 7, 2013.

Beverly family shares story of police officer’s suicide to shine light on mental health struggles of first responders

May 22, 2019 at 12:04 a.m.

Erin Healy Ross remembers the “normal” Thursday when her family’s world changed forever. “Ryan called me in the afternoon, and he said I’m just not feeling good. I haven’t eaten...

Last fall, Khalid Mozaffar, of the American Islamic Association, lit one of eleven candles at the Shir Tikvah Temple to remember the eleven victims of the Pittsburg synagogue shooting. Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at the Shir Tikvah Temple in Homewood.

Orland Park mosque to add cameras, increase police presence and host active shooter drill after New Zealand massacre

May 22, 2019 at 12:05 a.m.

“Even in war, there are ethics,” says Kifah Mustapha, Imam and director of The Prayer Center in Orland Park. “You don’t kill a woman, a child, an elderly person, a...

Amira Nairat's family, (left to right) brother Ameer, 1, father Mahmoud, stepmother Dina, brother Rayyan, 8, and sister Shorouk, 12, gather near the 15-year-old's closet, showing a pair of shoes that were never worn.

Father of Richards student killed by alleged drunken driver: This is ‘the greatest hurt’

May 22, 2019 at 12:03 a.m.

Inside her bedroom closet, the brand new white and gold tennis shoes stand ready for duty. Amira Nairat was waiting for the snow to melt so she could wear the...

Orland Park Police use Wanted Wednesday alerts to engage public in solving crimes on social media

May 22, 2019 at 12:04 a.m.

On Feb. 24, police say a man harassed a woman and her daughter at Best Buy in Orland Park and then let the air out of her car’s tires and...

Volleyball for Charity, a South Side tradition, preps for 39th tournament in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge

May 22, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.

Much like their son Robbie, who lived eight years longer than expected, the charity event created in his name has far exceeded Kevin and Karen Clark’s expectations. The 39th Volleyball...

‘Zero to Hero’ author, Medal of Honor recipient, takes his story on the road

May 22, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.

Allen Lynch’s story about his journey from mercilessly bullied kid to Medal of Honor recipient is as much about personal victory as it is public glory. In his newly released...

Mike Brncick (left), director of JJC's OPT program, talks about work being done on a prosthetic for Woodrow, with the dog's owner David Grelck.

Joliet Junior College is working on a prosthetic for Woodie, a pit bull puppy found with severed paws

May 21, 2019 at 11:58 p.m.

It’s unclear how Woodrow “Woodie” Grelck’s back paws became severed. Late last summer the pit bull puppy was found near a forest preserve off of Route 52 in Joliet with...

Not only do the two share a birthday, Chicago and the author share some things in common.

Hey Chicago, Happy Birthday to us

May 21, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

Bossy, workaholic, nicer in summer. Oh, the things we’ve been called. But come Monday, Chicago and I will be called to the table, to blow out some candles. Because it’s...

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