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Muslims help with church’s homeless aid work so Christians can attend Christmas Eve service

May 21, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

When a group of Oak Lawn Christians mentioned they needed a hand, a group of Bridgeview Muslims offered theirs. With Christmas Eve falling on a Sunday this year, Steve Hoerger,...

A new study suggests that increased social media use could be one factor contributing to a rise in teen depression and suicide.

Helping teens turn off in a world that’s ‘always on’: The links between technology and depression

May 21, 2019 at 9:47 p.m.

The problem with teens and smart phones, experts say, is "they're always on." Both of them. And that can take a toll on their mental health. A new study links...

This marks the 15th year that Henry and MaryBeth Telkes will welcome visitors of all ages to the Santa sleigh on their Tinley Park driveway. Dec. 9, 2017.

Tinley Park couple has once again ‘arranged’ to have Santa greet kids on their driveway

May 21, 2019 at 9:45 p.m.

Under a canopy of twinkling lights, among a sea of festive statues of elves and snowmen and angels and Disney characters, sits Santa Claus' giant sleigh. And from 7 to...

Oak Lawn teen recovering from brain surgery gets surprise visit with Chicago Bear Tarik Cohen

May 21, 2019 at 9:44 p.m.

Inside the Bears Pro Shop at Soldier Field Monday, Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen and 15-year-old Luke Vugrin realized that when it comes to adversity, they are on the...

Columnist Donna Vickroy recalls how a classic holiday story played out in real life.

Vickroy: How the ‘Gift of the Magi’ became my most treasured Christmas gift

December 17, 2018 at 5:51 p.m.

A long time ago in a two-flat apartment on Chicago's South Side, a young couple made a holiday vow. She would not buy him a Christmas gift and he would...

Cops get beards, kids get toys — it’s a win-win

May 21, 2019 at 9:43 p.m.

It's a "hairy" Christmas in Chicago Heights as members of the police department will be sporting beards through the end of the year. The officers have called a moratorium on...

Holly Simon, founder of I am WHO I am, will receive the Venerable Mary Potter Humanitarian Award at Little Company of Mary Hospital's Crystal Ball Feb. 3, 2018. The Beverly resident has spent the past several years shedding light on the importance of inclusion.

Little Company of Mary honors mother for nonprofit work helping people with disabilities

May 21, 2019 at 9:43 p.m.

Holly Simon had been through it before. Four times, in fact. She knew that the moments immediately after a child is born are supposed to be filled with joy, hugs...

A poster designed by the U.S. Veterans Administration to remind the public that sexual harassment is not acceptable stands in the lobby of Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center in Chicago.

Vickroy: Sexual harassment training? Let’s start with a trip back to kindergarten

May 21, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

Roy Moore. Harvey Weinstein. Al Franken. Charlie Rose. Matt Lauer. Garrison Keillor. Russell Simmons. Kevin Spacey. And on and on. They are among the list of high profile figures recently...

Sexual harassment training? Let’s start with a trip back to kindergarten

December 17, 2018 at 4:41 p.m.

Roy Moore. Harvey Weinstein. Al Franken. Charlie Rose. Matt Lauer. Garrison Keillor. Russell Simmons. Kevin Spacey. And on and on. They are among the list of high-profile figures recently accused...

Third Eye Blind to help WeishFest ‘pay forward’ kindness to families of youth battling cancer

May 21, 2019 at 9:41 p.m.

Andrew Weishar's story is not about the day he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 19, nor is it about the day he died nearly three years later. "It's...

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