Oak Forest students raise $1k for Frankfort girl with brain tumor
Whenever she goes to Target with her parents, Maggie DeVries, 6, gets to pick out a special toy. It's been like that since January, when she became sick and was...
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Southland churches unite behind blood drive effort
A group of south suburban churches is teaming up for a good cause: the Spirit of the Southland Blood Drive. At the same time, leaders at the churches hope the...
Trinity student lauded for helping to break barriers among cultural groups
Ever since she can remember, Kendra Henry has wanted to help other people get a fair shake, whether the LGBTQ students on her college campus or her own Navajo community...
Art students chalk up their gratitude in sidewalk messages to nurses at Christ hospital
When Emily Edwards and her brother were born prematurely years ago, nurses attended to their every need. Their mom, who will always remember those days, told them so. Edwards and...
Area libraries offer program, scholarships for adults who want to earn a high school diploma
A high school diploma has been one of Maggie Takuska's dreams, even though she gets by without one, having started her own small cleaning business while raising her 4-year-old son....
Richards students organize fundraiser as Beacon of Hope for mental health
Mental health is on the minds of many students and staff at Richards High School, so they decided to raise money for a nonprofit dedicated to helping teens in crisis....
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...
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...