Cancer Support Center expands outreach to Spanish speakers
Spanish speakers who are at risk for cancer or already have it now have a wellness site to call home with bilingual staff who can help them at The Cancer...
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Serving the needs of older residents since 1974, Evergreen Park’s Senior Council eyes ways to modernize
For decades, older residents in the Evergreen Park area and those with special needs have enjoyed inexpensive bus trips and cozy events courtesy of the village's Senior Council. But changes...
Area families, experts to share stories, advice about caring for relatives with Alzheimer’s disease at free online forum
Caring for her husband with Alzheimer's disease has taught Connie Saldivar all about this form of dementia, helping her understand some of his actions and showing her how she can...
Richards principal’s extracurricular efforts earn statewide award
Students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn talk about principal Mike Jacobson like he's one of their own, a member of the school community who understands them and embraces...
Organizer of Multiple Sclerosis Society events continues to work on fitness fundraisers, even after being diagnosed with MS herself
Physical and mental fitness have been the best medicine for Erin Stevenson since she contracted multiple sclerosis 12 years ago. It's helped her retain and build her stamina, and now...
District 218 marks Ramadan with video explaining Muslim holy month for students and staff
Back when Rahaf Othman was in high school, there were none of Richard High School's accommodations and welcomes for students and staff celebrating Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims...
State group lauds Oak Lawn teacher for making opportunities for Arab-speaking students
Years ago when Marwa Elmasry arrived in the United States from Egypt, an immigration officer at the airport yelled in her face when she didn't answer to her last name. Elmasry...
Evergreen Park, Argo students face off in welding competition
Caleb Kulovitz enjoys the creativity involved with welding but he also knows his newfound skill may land him a good job when he graduates from high school. Caleb, a junior...
Birds, beavers, muskrats and turtles: At Lake Katherine, signs of spring are ‘showing up out of nowhere’
Several Canada geese got into scuffle this week at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights, getting feisty on the otherwise serene lake, as passersby with their...
Park Forest woman who overcame homelessness and now mentors young people wins Unsung Heroine Award
After overcoming her own obstacles that at one point included homelessness, Lamekia Davis didn't kick back and relax. She got to work helping other struggling women. Davis, of Park Forest,...