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Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

Miriam and Moemen Khella received their U.S. citizenship with a little help from The Birches Assisted Living.
From the community

United States gains a new citizen, a Birches employee

By Ginny Richardson | May 16 at 6:37 p.m.

Miriam Khella, an employee of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, and her husband Moemen were sworn in as a United States citizen on … Read more ›

Tom Weisner, Mayor of Aurora welcomes Community Housing Advocacy and Development to the neighborhood
From the community

CHAD opens new office at 8 E. Galena Plaza

By Mark Billings | May 11 at 2:45 p.m.

Federal funds designed to help communities grappling with foreclosures are also helping a nonprofit group open a new office in downtown Aurora. Community Housing Advocacy … Read more ›

From the community

PFLAG Welcomes a Transgender Women from the Middle East

By Jackie Frett | May 7 at 6:56 p.m.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Hinsdale met May 6th to hear the harrowing tale of a beautiful women, I will call … Read more ›

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From the community

Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

By Diane Brinks, Chief Executive Director | May 3 at 11:24 a.m.

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

From the community

Forget Spring Cleaning; Scrub Down Your Budget Instead

By Social Security Administration | April 26 at 4:16 p.m.

Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

By Sheryl DeVore | April 18 at 11:19 a.m.

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

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From the community

Farm to Red Devils' Fork: Hinsdale Central Organic Food Fundraiser

By Ann Pitcher | April 5 at 7:19 p.m.

Hinsdale Central parents — and anyone in the community who appreciates organically-grown produce — can support healthier eating by buying assorted boxes of organic fruits … Read more ›

From the community

PFLAG Welcomes Judge Shapiro to discuss civil unions

By Jackie Frett | April 5 at 12:01 p.m.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG ) Hinsdale welcomed Judge James A. Shapiro of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Judge Shapiro … Read more ›

Hmmmm, good! The La Grange Kiwanis will serve "all you can eat" pancakes on Sunday, May 6.
From the community

La Grange Kiwanis – 62 years (!) of pancakes

By Ginny Richardson | April 4 at 2:13 p.m.

The public is invited to the 62nd annual La Grange Kiwanis Pancakes Plus from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at a new … Read more ›

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