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Advocate names Sherman’s Floyd president of Lutheran General Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Health Care has named Richard Floyd the new president of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Floyd has served as president and chief executive officer of Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin since 2001. He replaces Anthony Armada, who served as Lutheran General’s president for four years. Armada left Advocate this fall to take over as chief executive officer of Seattle-based Swedish Health Services.
Local hospitals help patients, families celebrate holidays during their stays Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Traditions are an important part of any family holiday celebration. But what happens to those plans when a child is hospitalized and a health crisis threatens? “It's a terribly difficult time of the year for hospitalized children and their families,” says Katie Hammerberg, child life services coordinator at Alexian Brothers Women and Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates. “For children, it's all about keeping traditions and the magic of the holidays alive — especially when they are sick and away from home."
DCFS campaign emphasizes anti-hazing messageDec 1, 2013 12:00 AM
A year after the suburban hazing scandal at Maine West High School, the state agency responsible for safeguarding the welfare of children is renewing its push to educate school districts about the state's “mandated reporter” law and to empower students to speak up about abuse. “We've reached an estimated 1.5 million students statewide so far. It's an effort to speak directly to the students. ... It's also a message for (mandated reporters),” DCFS spokeswoman Karen Hawkins said.
Mount Prospect man celebrates 100th birthday Nov 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Ever wondered how the first Zenith remote control was invented? Or how Sears developed microwave ovens in Japan? Meyer Marks of Mount Prospect knows all the answers. He recently turned 100.
Celebrate the season at Winter Wonderland in Des Plaines Nov 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Winter Wonderland, a two-day, free family festival, will be Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines. The fest runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days and features free pictures with Santa; entertainment; kids’ crafts, bingo, and face painting; a holiday bazaar; story time; food and hot cocoa; model train displays; and walk-around characters Ronald McDonald, Skates, Kiwi the Clown, and Jewels the Clown.
Master puppeteer at Oakton performance for adults Nov 27, 2013 12:00 AM
11.14- with one photo-page 2 Chicago’s Redmoon Theater co-founder Blair Thomas sure knows how to pull the strings behind the scenes! Puppetry, storytelling, and high art converge for an unbelievable night of amazing showmanship in “Hard Headed Heart” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Oakton’s Footlik Theater, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Defense-first Grayslake Central stops Maine S. Nov 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Defense means a great deal to Grayslake Central’s girls basketball team. The Rams would like to keep their opponents under 40 in each game this season. Grayslake Central followed its game plan to a “D” and earned a 46-35 victory over host Maine South in the Bison Classic on Tuesday night in Park Ridge.
Pernod Ricard USA reappoints Legacy Marketing PartnersNov 26, 2013 12:00 AM
CHICAGO, IL (November, 2013) – After an extensive agency review process, Pernod Ricard USA has re-appointed incumbent Legacy Marketing Partners, a leading Chicago-based experiential marketing agency, as national on-premise activation agency of record, effective July 1, 2013.
Team Rock Stars eyes ChicagoLand for Fantasy CampsNov 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Corporate America is using Rock Stars and music to bring collaboration, team building lessons to employees.
Maine Hockey Club names team captainsNov 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The Maine Hockey Club announced the appointment of captains for 2013-2014 Varsity and JV teams. Captains were selected by fellow players for their leadership both on and off the ice.
Fundraiser to benefit Lions Holiday Food Basket project for South ElginNov 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The South Elgin Lions Club will host its third fundraiser for the club's annual Christmas food and toy baskets for area needy families.
Master puppeteer to perform at Oakton Nov 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Redmoon Theater co-founder Blair will give an amazing display of puppeteer showmanship in “Hard Headed Heart” at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at Oakton’s Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Youth sports charity launches 'One Gives One' campaignNov 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Northbrook-based youth charity Gear for Goals recently launched 'One Gives One' campaign where one soccer ball or baseball will be donated to a child in need for every ball purchased.
New class offers "Training Day for Dads"Nov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A new class is helping daddies-to-be get prepped for fatherhood. After teaching classes to women for years, Amy Molzer, RN, a certified childbirth educator, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, realized the need for a class geared toward expectant dads. She wanted to create a safe place for dads to ask questions and to be themselves. So she created a “Training Day for Dads” program.
Rally for Social Security on Dec. 5Nov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Social Security benefits will be part of the "closed door" budget negotiations. Elected officials must be told that cuts to benefits will not be allowed.
The Label Printers Wins Environmental AwardsNov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Label Printers has won two Environmental Awards – TLMI’s Environmental Leadership Award, and the state of Illinois’ Governor’s Sustainability Award.
BMO Harris Bank celebrates Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in 8th year of sponsorshipNov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Story about this year's Lights Festival Event sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.
Latino students inspired to success by Harper summit Nov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Nestor Zavala came to the U.S. at 10 years old knowing success would be a lot harder for him than most of his peers. His broken English attracted bullies. He didn’t particularly like school. His family was poor. It wasn’t until he attended one of the first Latino Summits at Harper College that he realized higher education would be the gateway. “I didn’t know what college was until that event,” Zavala said. “I was inspired. I told myself, ‘I want to be like that.’”
Maine East continues Oak Savanna restoration work Nov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Thanks to Maine East High School teachers and students, migrating and resident birds along with other wildlife received another home makeover in the Maine East Oak Savanna on a recent Saturday. The Maine East Ecology Club and other student helpers came out to help create and restore habitat for Maine’s wild animal neighbors.
Oakton concert spotlights post-traumatic stress disorder Nov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Folk/rock singer-songwriter Jason Moon, a veteran of the Iraq War and a tireless advocate for veteran’s issues, explores this serious condition at a free performance 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Oakton Community College’s Des Plaines campus