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Knowles: Hazel Crest woman making a big impact with a little help from her friends

December 16, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

Three years ago, Kimberly Christmas, a single parent, was going through difficult times in the days before Thanksgiving. She said she'd been homeless but had recently learned she'd be able...

Knowles: Financial experts share advice for spending wisely while holiday shopping

December 2, 2019 at 12:54 p.m.

To avoid a financial headache in 2020, don't bust the budget this month. That advice comes from financial planning and credit counseling experts as the holiday shopping season revs up....

Knowles: With open enrollment underway, those insured under ACA worry about law’s future

November 18, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

With clouds hanging over the Affordable Care Act agin during this open enrollment period, healthcare providers and advocates have this message: Get Covered; it's still the law of the land....

Knowles: Giving scholarships in the name of her murdered daughter helping Homewood mom with healing process

November 4, 2019 at 3:14 p.m.

When you lose a spouse, you're called a widow. When children lose their parents, they are called orphans. But when a parent loses a child, there are no words. I...

South Suburban Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. president Daleta Mitchell, center, joins Layla Kimmons and Jade Mitchell as they volunteer Saturday at a walkathon at Bicentennial Park in Olympia Fields held by the Alisia Dieudonne Foundation to raise funds for scholarships and bring awareness to gun violence.

Knowles: Moms, kids unite to help others as they raise next generation of African-American leaders

October 21, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

Daleta Mitchell and her 15-year-old daughter Jade Mitchell spent part of this past Saturday volunteering at a walkathon in Olympia Fields held by the Alisia Dieudonne Foundation to raise funds...

Knowles: Salon, restaurant owners among successful entrepreneurs to share stories at InspireHer event

October 7, 2019 at 5:25 p.m.

Don't listen to the noise. Stephanie Luster, president of Essations Inc., a maker of hair care products with a manufacturing site in Park Forest, will deliver that message with a...

Knowles: South Suburban College president is accustomed to overcoming obstacles

September 24, 2019 at 12:06 p.m.

Lynette Stokes has an interesting philosophy. "The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be useful, honorable, compassionate and to have it make some difference that you...

Knowles: Olympia Fields-based healthcare provider lands grant to help patients use video teleconferencing services

September 9, 2019 at 5:59 p.m.

Olympia Fields-based Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness was awarded a $136,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand services that enable patients to meet with...

Knowles: Pregnancy-related deaths discussed at hearing in Oak Lawn

August 27, 2019 at 10:22 a.m.

To Heidi House, the celebration of her toddler son's birthday Sunday was almost miraculous. That's because House said she went into cardiac arrest at a downstate hospital when she was...

Knowles: Kelly proposes measure to help minorities, women get additional funding for businesses

July 31, 2019 at 12:23 p.m.

Rep. Robin Kelly wants to make it easier for businesses owned by minorities and women participating in federal government set-aside programs to get venture capital and private equity investments. Under...

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