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St. Mary's performance of Aladdin Jr. showcased the talents of 76 middle school students.
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Aladdin Soars Into the Hearts of St. Mary’s Students

By Danny AlbertSt. Mary Student This year the St. Mary’s annual school play was Disney’s Aladdin Jr. The musical promised a stunning performance from its … Read more ›

Health and fitness
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Make Safety a Priority as Temperatures Begin to Rise

With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, the season’s beautiful weather will draw many Chicagoans outside to parks, beaches, and patios. While summer … Read more ›

Health and fitness
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Marianjoy's Keen on Kids: Summer Pool and Water Safety

The start of summer marks the end of the school year and the opportunity for children to get outside. The outdoors are a great way … Read more ›

Teens
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School’s Out for the Summer, It’s Time for Teen Escape at the YMCA

As school begins to wind down we know that summer is just around the corner. Summer camps are the perfect opportunity to create a lifetime … Read more ›

Sports
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THE SPORTS DOCTOR – Football Unsafe at ANY Age

It's one of the great debates in sports–what can be done about the concussion and head trauma concerns in American football. We all knew in … 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
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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 ›

Seniors
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Legal Issues of Interest to Older Adults – The Vintage Times

It is important that every adult plan ahead for a time when he or she may be unable to make decisions concerning their healthcare, finances … Read more ›

Entertainment
Launching the summer grilling season, many Downers Grove residents will fire up the grill for some tasty foods to enjoy over the long Memorial Day weekend. At right, Kim Kirchherr, JEWEL-OSCO Dietitian. (Photos: JEWEL-OSCO)
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Let's Get Grilling

By Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, CDE, JEWEL-OSCO Dietitian The Memorial Day holiday weekend is almost here – the unofficial launch of summer grilling season. It … Read more ›

Health and fitness
Race Proceeds will benefit street children in Rwanda, Africa
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Four Corners Community Church to Host 5k Race

Four Corners Community Church of Darien, will host its 1st Annual Run for Rwanda 5k Race and 2 Mile Family Fun Walk, on Saturday, June … Read more ›