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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, speaks April 23 on the floor of the House of Representatives in this image from House Television.

Column: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly: Higher rates of COVID-19 infection in people of color ‘shocking but not surprising’

May 4, 2020 at 12:35 p.m.

Weeks ago, as it became clear that a deadly pandemic was spreading to the U.S. and that individuals with underlying medical conditions are more at risk, I worried that African...

Column: Olympia Fields telepsychiatry program addresses mental health issues during coronavirus pandemic

April 20, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc in Illinois and around the world, Olympia Fields-based Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness telepsychiatry program is addressing a critical need — helping...

Column: South suburban food pantries change procedures while serving more people during coronavirus pandemic

April 6, 2020 at 2:29 p.m.

On a normal week, the VKMI Hattie B. Williams Food Pantry in Oak Forest helps between 50 and 60 household families. But these are far from normal times. Last week,...

Column: Women’s Business Development Center seeks to help south suburban entrepreneurs through coronavirus closings

March 23, 2020 at 7:32 p.m.

Olympia Fields resident Bianca Robinson is among small and microbusiness owners in the south suburbs feeling the pain from the coronavirus. She's watched revenues take a hit at her Flossmoor-based...

Column: 13-year-old Flossmoor ballerina shares big dreams for herself and others

March 13, 2020 at 10:16 a.m.

At the age of 13, Alyssia Duda already has her sights set on pursuing her dreams. She is on a mission to achieve her career goal of becoming a professional...

Column: Flossmoor artists get online views during Black History Month exhibit

February 24, 2020 at 3:23 p.m.

Flossmoor resident Phillip Lee knows all about the spin He marked his 10th year in business last month as director and editor of Spin Artist, which specializes in commercials, branded...

Column: Black History Month programs put south suburban focus on African American literature and arts

February 10, 2020 at 12:43 p.m.

For 25 years, Rashidah Muhammad has worked to put the spotlight on African American literature during Black History Month at Governors State University. She is carrying on that tradition this...

Column: Experts say weight loss requires a plan, lifestyle change and support

January 27, 2020 at 1:34 p.m.

Did you pledge to get to a healthier weight this year? January is a time when many people set that goal but ultimately many are unable to achieve it. So...

Knowles: Growing up, Matteson woman wanted nothing to do with her family farm. Now she’s growing hemp and leading others into the industry

January 13, 2020 at 5:58 p.m.

As a child growing up in Kankakee County, Matteson resident Evera Ivy wasn't interested in her family's small vegetable farm. But today she is working to build a successful industrial...

Column: Talk to your family now about advance care directives

December 30, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

Among the greatest gifts you can give your family is completing a medical power of attorney to help guide them, legal and other professionals say, and they note the start...

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