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Julia Bikbova adjusts the uniform of Stepan Borozinets, a highly decorated Russian air force pilot during World War II, at the Skokie library on May 8. The Russian veterans were celebrating on the eve of "Victory Day," May 9, the date many Russians celebrate the end of the war and the defeat of the Nazis. (Brian L. Cox / Special to the Tribune.)

Former Soviet vets of World War II want to reconnect with their American allies

By Brian L. Cox | May 9 at 1:05 p.m.

Like many military veterans, Stepan Borozinets can tell hair-raising stories of combat. Borozinets, 89, a highly decorated pilot in the Soviet air force during World … Read more ›

Sen. Mark Kirk released from rehabilitation center

May 3 at 12:07 p.m.

Sen. Mark Kirk has been released from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where he had been recovering from a stroke, according to a statement from … Read more ›

The first photo of Sen. Mark Kirk was released Tuesday, three months after the Illinois Republican suffered a stroke. (Handout) (Office of Sen. Mark Kirk / April 24, 2012)

First photo of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk since stroke is released

April 24 at 11:27 a.m.

More than three months after he suffered a large stroke, Sen. Mark Kirk was shown in a photo released today by the Rehabilitation Institute of … Read more ›

Kim and Khloe Kardashian blow kisses to the crowd at Sears April 20. (Heather Leszczewicz/TribLocal)

Kim and Khloe Kardashian come to town

By Heather Leszczewicz | April 20 at 8:35 p.m.

It was a madhouse at the Woodfield Mall Sears April 20 when reality TV stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian, along with their mother Kris Jenner, … Read more ›

From the community

Home Town Stories-Blue Kids in Lake County

By Odie Pahl | April 3 at 11:00 p.m.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and to show your support you can purchase your Blue Kids sign to display outside your business, organization, or … Read more ›

Mollie and Cyndee reading "Mollie's War"

From the community

Local Author Wins Royal Dragonfly Book Award

By Cyndee Schaffer | April 2 at 10:29 p.m.

The 2012 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in literature, recently announced "Mollie’s War" by Cyndee Schaffer of Northbrook and her mother, Mollie … Read more ›

From the community

Local Event Planner, Christina Currie Events, Inc., Award Nominee for 11th Annual N.I.C.E. Awards

By Christina Currie Events, Inc. | March 27 at 9:58 a.m.

The Christina Currie Events, Inc. team is proud to announce their nomination for three N.I.C.E Awards in the upcoming 11th annual awards show, taking place … Read more ›

Dr. Noel DeBacker was presented with AMDA's 2012 Medical Director of the Year Award on March 9, 2012 at AMDA's annual 'Long Term Care Medicine' symposium

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CJE SeniorLife's Dr. Noel DeBacker Named AMDA's 2012 Medical Director of the Year

By Nicole Bruce | March 23 at 9:09 a.m.

AMDA, the national professional association of medical directors, attending physicians, and other professionals practicing long term care medicine, recently announced that CJE SeniorLife’s Dr. Noel … Read more ›

Al Machak, secretary of Friends of Ann Kiley Center, left, talks about his son who lives at the Kiley Center as he sits next to Mary Vargas, president of Friends, at a legislative buffet breakfast.

Kiley Center families say group homes not an option for residents

By Sue Ter Maat | March 19 at 7:34 p.m.

Fearing the Kiley Developmental Center could be the next state-run facility closed by Gov. Pat Quinn, families of residents at the center met with Lake … Read more ›