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Over the last three years, Benedictine University has emerged as a leader in creating programs that seek to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Now, it has received a continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will allow it to expand its offerings even more, fostering an environment that not only promotes safety, but also respect and advocacy for members of its University community. Benedictine initially received an...
Silver Cross Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Ruth Colby has been named to Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Women in Healthcare for leading the New Lenox-based hospital to unprecedented growth since taking over the reins as hospital president in October 2017. Under Colby's leadership, Silver Cross launched an open heart surgery program in May of this year that's already exceeding volume projections. The hospital also joined forces with US HealthVest to open the...
CHICAGO-Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) brought together local governments and advocacy groups for a roundtable Thursday at the Lipinski Community Center in Justice to discuss options on how to close the five-mile gap in the I&M Canal Trail that exists between Willow Springs Road in the Village of Willow Springs and the Chicago Portage National Historic Site in the Village of Lyons. The roundtable was scheduled to develop feasible alternatives to complete the gap in the...
Turtle hit by car in Morris lives on through hatchlings One of 32 baby Blanding's turtles now being housed and cared for by the Forest Preserve District of Will County as part of a turtle recovery program had a rough start in life when its mother was hit by a car in Morris. While the mother turtle did not survive, three of her eggs did and one hatchling, named M3, is being cared for by the Forest Preserve as part of a regional Blanding's turtle recovery program. For more...
Jake Farley, a native of Plainfield, IL, and graduate of Plainfield North High School, is one of 10 members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's soccer team who were selected All-American Collegiate Athletic Conference for their performances during the 2019 season. Three of those Warhawks garnered major awards from the ACAA. Senior forward Hozai Ceballos (Janesville, Wis./Janesville Craig) was named Player of the Year, senior defender Garrett Morgando (St. Charles,...
Illinois lawmakers will return to the Statehouse on Tuesday, with all eyes waiting to see what, if any, action will be taken on ethics reform in the General Assembly. But a host of other issues are on the table as well, including action that would enable the city of Chicago to attract casino developers, follow-up on the landmark adult-use marijuana legalization bill passed during the regular session, regulations on vaping and flavored tobacco products and labor relations...
On June 17, 2019, the District 99 Board of Education unanimously approved the boys and girls lacrosse co-op as a funded sport beginning in the 2019-20 school year. "We're excited to officially welcome lacrosse as a funded sport in our district," North High Athletic Director Denise Kavanaugh said. "We couldn't ask for a better coaching staff to kick off the inaugural season." Learn more about the girls lacrosse coaching staff below: Jon Gargiulo: Program Advisor/ Coach, Mentor...
Jeff Grant, Downers Grove North High science teacher, is one of three finalists in Illinois honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Grant has been teaching at North High for 17 years and teaches AP Biology and Anatomy to junior and senior students. Grant was recognized as a finalist on November 7 at the Illinois PAEMST finalist award dinner at Fermilab. "I'm so glad that Jeff received this award," commented Janice...
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician board certification in the United States has announced the naming of its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ms. Laura Skarnulis to the Crain's Chicago Business 2019 Notable Women in Health Care. In only its second year, the Notable Women in Health Care features some of the most influential health care leaders in the city of Chicago and recognizes their efforts to...
Learn about the scholarly study of Judaism by attending the free lecture "The Emergence of the Jewish Professoriate in the Modern University" 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Oakton Community College's Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., in Room A167. Jacob Lassner, Ph.D., the Philip M. and Ethel Klutznick professor emeritus in the departments of history and religious studies at Northwestern University, will lead the discussion. He is the author or co-author of 13...
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant wishes veterans across the region a happy Veterans Day. Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) urges residents to look for opportunities to thank local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11 and throughout the year. "Veterans Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices our brave heroes have made to protect our democratic rights and freedoms," Bertino-Tarrant said. "I urge residents to take time this month to reach out to the veterans in your life to thank...
Northbrook native and Glenbrook North High School alumnus Kevin Coval will read selections from his collection of poetry 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Oakton Community College's Student Center (Room 1530), 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Admission to this Chicago Writers Series event is free and open to the public. An award-winning poet, Coval is the author of "Everything Must Go: The Life and Death of an American Neighborhood." A professor at the University of...
Thin Ice Ensemble Theater kicks off its 2019-20 on December 6th and 7th with the iconic theatrical adventure The Wizard of Oz. Journey over the rainbow with Dorothy as she is swept by a frightening twister into the bucolic but troubled land of Oz. Eventually, Dorothy learns that courage, loyalty, and friendship can conquer all and most importantly, there is "no place like home". The Thin Ice Ensemble Theater production includes the wonderful characters audiences have come to...