Jerry Davich – Page 11

Davich: Despite your doubts about first impressions, strangers probably like you

December 11, 2018 at 5:02 p.m.

Have you ever met someone for the first time, chatted informally for a few minutes, and left the conversation wondering what that person truly thought of you? “Did she like...

President Trump speaks at a rally in Murphysboro, Ill., on Oct. 27, 2018.

Here’s a challenge: Can you take a holiday from Trump-related news?

December 11, 2018 at 4:35 p.m.

Over the Thanksgiving week holiday, I did something I haven’t done in more than two years. I did it intentionally, though it was more difficult than I expected. I avoided...

The Rev. Calvin White facilitates the "Living After Loss" support group gathering at the Methodist Hospitals' two campuses.

Holiday season is the most difficult time for grieving lost loved ones: ‘Now what do I do?’

December 11, 2018 at 4:34 p.m.

Through heavy sobs, Marva Westley reached her hand toward Susana Otte’s hand. She clutched it tightly and didn’t let go for several minutes. “On Feb. 19 of this year, I...

Indiana's new State Rep. Chris Chyung, D-Dyer, listens during organization day Nov. 20 in Indianapolis.

A 25-year-old political newcomer in Indiana: ‘I’m used to being the only Asian person in the room’

December 12, 2018 at 2:13 a.m.

On more than one occasion, Chris Chyung had a front door slammed in his face while campaigning against state Rep. Hal Slager. “They told me, ‘Go back to China!’” recalled...

Diego Gonzalez, center, stands in front of the wall mural he painted as a high school senior in 2005 at River Forest High School in Hobart.

River Forest grad returns to paint wall mural in honor of late teacher: ‘She was like a saint to me’

December 12, 2018 at 2:05 a.m.

Diego Gonzalez stood in front of the mural he painted 13 years ago as a high school senior. But only for a second. He was more interested in showing off...

Digital app device amplifies our most human devices – fear, worry, safety

December 12, 2018 at 1:07 a.m.

I know my immediate family’s whereabouts at all times, and they can know mine, too. I’m just not sure if I like it, if it’s needed, or if it’s a...

Marcus Martin enters a vacant house in East Chicago where he slept overnight earlier this month as part of his campaign to sleep in 30 spots of homelessness.

East Chicago activist sleeps with homeless for 30 nights to raise empathy, funds for emergency shelter

December 12, 2018 at 12:49 a.m.

Marcus Martin shined his flashlight into the darkness of a vacant house in East Chicago. “This is where they’ve been breaking in,” he told me, shining a light on a...

"There seems to be so much hate and negativity in the world today," wrote Jill Ramirez in her email to me. "I think sometimes we forget to just simply stop and say hello to others."

‘Just wanted to check in’: ‘Tis the season to reach out to others for no reason

December 12, 2018 at 12:24 a.m.

The email arrived last week in my daily batch of reader feedback, press releases and column ideas from pesky public relations representatives. It almost got lost in my hourly habit...

Christmas decorations are in full bloom at Walmart and other stores where Black Friday is eagerly awaited.

Davich: Getting in the holiday spirit early and often

December 12, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Are you already listening to Christmas music, either secretly or joyfully? Have you already set up your home’s holiday decorations? Is your holiday shopping in the works, or is it...

Members of two churches and a mosque help children create handmade cards and letters for recipients of Thanksgiving food bags.

‘A huge blessing’: Interfaith Thanksgiving event helps families in need

December 12, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

With help from Becky Chambers, 3-year-old Isaac Musleh signed his handmade greeting card for a hungry stranger to open on Thanksgiving. “What is your name, sweetheart?” Chambers asked the boy....

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