Youth Guidance Board Vice President John Raitt and his wife Mary, of Wilmette, received the Outstanding Individual Service Award at the 2012 Youth Guidance annual … Read more ›
Obituaries
Sheila Leonard, wife of radio personality Roy Leonard, dies
Sheila Leonard often played a role in her husband Roy’s long-running conversation with listeners during his 31 years at WGN-AM. “She went with me everywhere,” … Read more ›
Frances Coleman Powell, 1909–2012
Frances Coleman Powell traveled widely during her long life, bringing back fond memories of places that remain well off the beaten path. “When we talked … Read more ›
From the community
Increasing college enrollment in low-income communities
The employment situation is improving, but it is still tough to find a job, especially if you are a young person looking to get started … Read more ›
From the community
Center for Companies That Care holds Career Fair Wed. Feb. 15th
The Center for Companies that Care, a not-for-profit organization is looking for career reps for the AIM High Career Fair at Chicago Cultural Center on … Read more ›
Former New Trier freshman campus principal dies
Jan Borja retired last year from New Trier High School, where she’d worked for 40 years. On Feb. 3, she died after a struggle with … Read more ›
From the community
Life changing opportunties for students
How do we change the trajectory of high school students living in some of the most impoverished and isolated communities and set them on a … Read more ›
From the community
Petite Opera presents "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and asks "Would you Like Even MORE Entertainment With That?"
Company provides full-scale opera AND featured artist show in one This December, Petite Opera is serving up a feast of entertainment. The professional opera company, … Read more ›
Joe Giallombardo, gymnast turned coach, dies at 94
As a star gymnast at the University of Illinois in the late 1930s, Joseph James Giallombardo used his acrobatic skills to win bets against his … Read more ›
From the community
Farther Foundation education travel grants help deserving students
This past summer, with the help of Farther Foundation, 16 eager and deserving Chicago High School students had the opportunity to travel across the country … Read more ›
