Citizen’s Police Academy

May 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Citizen’s Police Academy

The Elmhurst Police Department provides residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement BY VALERIE HARDY | PHOTOS BY MADELINE CRAIG This spring in Elmhurst,…

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Dr. Rachael Mahmood finishes her term as Illinois Teacher of the Year

May 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Dr. Rachael Mahmood finishes her term as Illinois Teacher of the Year

BY VALERIE HARDY Dr. Rachael Mahmood grew up in Downers Grove with parents who were both physicians at Good Samaritan Hospital. “Being the child of…

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Downers Grove South ninth grader Millan Ananth earned the required merit badges and completed a service project to be considered for promotion to Eagle Scout.

Downers Grove South freshman gets promoted to Eagle Scout

May 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Downers Grove South freshman gets promoted to Eagle Scout

BY VALERIE HARDY When 15-year-old Millan Ananth set his sights on becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Scouting America organization (formerly Boy…

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Alexander Pearson, MD, PhD, standing next to a computer server.

Modern Medicine

May 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Modern Medicine

From data to diagnosis, AI is augmenting medical professionals’ training and practice by VALERIE HARDY Medical training programs and practices in Illinois are on the…

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Once-worn formalwear gets a second chance through a nonprofit prom boutique run by Hinsdale’s Jen Chillo

March 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Once-worn formalwear gets a second chance through a nonprofit prom boutique run by Hinsdale’s Jen Chillo

By Valerie Hardy “Never in a million years” did Jen Chillo, a 16-year resident of Hinsdale, think she would end up teaching at the high…

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Center brings seniors together for information, food, fun, and friendship

March 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Center brings seniors together for information, food, fun, and friendship

By Valerie Hardy  It is never too late to try something new, and seniors in Downers Grove Township are a case in point. Many come…

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DuPage County nonprofit celebrates 35 years of local and global service

March 6, 2025 / Comments Off on DuPage County nonprofit celebrates 35 years of local and global service

By Valerie Hardy  Kay McKeen of Wheaton has been proudly “talking trash” for over three decades. Founder and executive director of SCARCE – a nonprofit…

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A Heart Warming Story

January 8, 2025 / Comments Off on A Heart Warming Story

A local teen with a congenital heart condition is surprised with a VIP Bears Experience By Valerie Hardy  O’Neill Middle School eighth-grader Jonah Davis was…

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Melissa Gorman creates a supportive resource for people living with cancer

January 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Melissa Gorman creates a supportive resource for people living with cancer

By Valerie Hardy  United by Unique” is the three-year theme for the annual World Cancer Day, which is held on Feb. 4. The alliterative credo…

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Beverly Kim’s journey from Downers Grove to becoming one of Chicago’s top chefs

January 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Beverly Kim’s journey from Downers Grove to becoming one of Chicago’s top chefs

Beverly Kim’s path to becoming a James Beard Award-winning chef began at the Barnes & Noble in Downers Grove in the 1990s, back when she…

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