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Event Chair Doug Cygan, Vice President of Merchandising, Jewel-Osco, left, shares a laugh with acclaimed jazz keyboardist and founder of Flo Wines Marcus Johnson at A Taste That Matters, held Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, and presented by Jewel-Osco. Proceeds from the event will allow Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide 1.9 million meals to hungry neighbors in 13 Illinois counties.
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Food Industry Rallies to Support Hungry Neighbors in Need

More than 600 food industry and Chicago executives from companies including Jewel-Osco®, Abbott Fund, Bank of America, Dominick’s, Meijer®, Pepsico, Sara Lee, Strack & Van … Read more ›

Schools
Will Shortal, a 7th grader at Holy Cross School, is seen here in Haiti with a shoe recipient; he later visited a few schools on Monday, May 21, 2012 including National handing out two suitcases of shoes.
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Holy Cross School Student Gives Out Shoes in Haiti

At Holy Cross School, students are taught that faith, academics and community are key building blocks to grow into a responsible member of society. Taking … Read more ›

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District 113 Update: Leadership Team Presents Study Group Recommendations

Leadership Team members unveiled District 113’s study group recommendations to the Board of Education Monday night, May 21st. The recommendations were formulated by six study … Read more ›

Children and family
From the community

Why Should Kids Read Every Day? Let's Do the Math

Student A reads 20 minutes five nights every weekStudent B reads only 5 minutes a night (or not at all)20 minutes/night x 5 times each … Read more ›

Children and family
Photo Courtesy of Gregory Slayton
From the community

Bobblehead Dad: Be a Better Dad Today

Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›

Schools
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District 113’s New Master Plan Stuck in a Fog

After a year of meetings to map out the long-term facilities and capital improvement plan for Deerfield and Highland Park high schools, the blueprint delivered … Read more ›

Sports
Valor Games Midwest athlete competes in archery.
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World Sport Chicago Hosts Second Annual Valor Games Midwest; Armed forces veterans also invited to career hiring event

American service members and veterans who are wounded, ill or injured — and wish to explore or compete in organized sports — will meet in … Read more ›

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Art of Negotiating and Legal Ethics to be Covered During Chicago/Midwest TMA Workshop

Achieving success through proven negotiation strategies will be the topic of a full day seminar hosted by the Chicago/Midwest chapter of the Turnaround Management Association … Read more ›

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Clinical Trials are key to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical trials are the engine that powers medical progress. Through clinical trials, researchers test new ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease and related … Read more ›

Community service
Legion Post Cmdr. John Coughenour and Deerfield Mayor Harriet Rosenthal will speak at Memorial Day ceremonies.   Photo by Ed Collins
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Deerfield to honor war dead on May 28

BY ED COLLINSLegion Post 738 Public Information Officer Deerfield’s American Legion Post 738, its Women’s Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion invite the public … Read more ›