Maryann Pisano

For many, New Year's Day signals a fresh start and new beginning. Several local business owners and residents said they were excited about the possibilities for 2018. John Conenna, owner...

Laura Jardine is River Grove's recreation director. She said she is excited to both work and live in the village. Q: Where did you grow up and go to school?...

Tim Grafer is the owner of Grafer's Moonlite Hair on Belmont Avenue in Chicago. He said he finds it fulfilling to put a smile on clients' faces. Q: Where did...

Foss Swim School will be ringing in the new year with its sixth Chicagoland location. Opening in January, Foss Swim School will be located at 1820 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood...

Brianna Salata is a senior at Guerin College Prep. She recently was sworn in as a member of the National Guard. Q: Where did you grow up and go to...

Lora Lantgen of River Grove said she and her husband want to help others who are struggling during the holiday season. "We're blessed, and I want to be able to...

Oak Park resident Heather Ethier and her children, Eloise, 2, and Benjamin, 4, said Triton College gets them into the holiday spirit. "Both of my kids attend the child development...