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Clearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight for Air Climb
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the American Lung Association It’s not easy having to fight for air. It’s unfair when the most basic human need—breathing—becomes a daily battle.…
Read More2025 Wedding Trends
Although any wedding should be unique to the happy couple, trends often sneak their way into the celebration. We’ve rounded up a list of some wedding trends to be on…
Read MoreRaising Awareness:World Diabetes Day celebrated in November
By Maureen Callahan According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults worldwide are afflicted with diabetes. November is the time of year when we pause to recognize this…
Read MoreWhen the Person in the Mirror is No Longer You
Claudine was 49 when she started working in the public eye as a community service officer. Years of sun exposure, gravity, diet, and various other factors started to show in…
Read MoreA Fighting Illini
Local UIUC freshman discusses cancer battle in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month By Anna Hughes Adrian Lam was weeks away from starting his freshman year at the University of…
Read MoreDr. Hadley Thurmon – Alpine Creek Dental
Meet Dr. Hadley Thurmon, owner Alpine Creek Dental of Elmhurst 360 North York Street in Elmhurst 630.941.9299 How did you become interested in Dentistry? I had an eventful childhood that…
Read MoreNew Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Center opens in Oak Brook
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Northwestern Medicine’s Outpatient Center, at 1001 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, parallel to 31st Street, is now open. “This beautiful, 80,000 square foot…
Read MoreFostering Love: Two local families offer foster children a safe place to belong
By Maureen Callahan The second Sunday in May is the day we honor Mom. Hers is the first love we know in this world. There’s a special group of moms…
Read MoreThe Greatest Gift: Organ donation saves lives daily
Organ donation saves lives daily, as Amy Kilner and John Hickey know first hand BY VALERIE HARDY March holds National Awkward Moments Day and April National Read a Road Map…
Read MorePeak Performance: Alex Pancoe reaches new heights for a cause
By Anna Hughes Meet Alex Pancoe: husband, father, philanthropist, and adventurer. Pancoe, a Highland Park native, is not one to shy away from a challenge. He’s scaled all seven summits,…
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