Colleen Kisel knew she could not spare her son the fear and pain of cancer treatment. Desperate to intervene in any way, she thought: Give him something, a little source of comfort, to divert his atte…
Shepard football coaches touched by players’ Ice Buckets
Photo by Bob McParland/District 218. Shepard players go bananas as they douse assistant football coach Ryan McGuire as a part of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The 2015 football season began last Frida…
Connor’s Courageous Crew 5K inspires brothers into triathlons
William (10 yrs. old) and his brother Aidan (8 yrs. old) both placed 1st place for their age groups on Aug. 8 at the City by the Lake Kids Triathlon in Michigan City, Ind. Both brothers attend Palos W…
Educate yourself about student loan programs to avoid scams
The excitement and promise of attending college and getting a degree too often turn into heartache and regret for students, parents or others involved in the application and payment process when they …
Students find tuition help working locally
Peace Village awards $7,500 in scholarships to employees When Joe Labriola saw the signs promoting $2,500 scholarships for employees posted in the Peace Village kitchens, he knew it was an opportunity…
MVCC board uses final meeting of the school year for happy talk
In a meeting long on congratulation and short on deliberation, Moraine Valley Community College trustees sat back and watched a parade of accolades at their May 14 meeting, held at the school, 9000 W.…
Maley lands at St. Laurence after controversial firing at Kenwood
In just a month after he was controversially fired at Kenwood Academy, Jim Maley found work again. St. Laurence High School officials announced last week that Maley was hired as the school’s boys bask…