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History Center’s Sandy Johnson honored with volunteer service award

Submitted by Elizabeth Makelim
May 05, 2025 10:38 am - The Des Plaines History Center’s longtime volunteer Sandy Johnson received the Illinois Association of Museums 2025 Volunteer Service Award for her remarkable 30 years of volunteer service to the organization.
Therapy dog Kayla celebrates 100th visit

Submitted by Jacqueline Gray
May 05, 2025 10:26 am - The American Kennel Club will be honoring Kayla, a 7-year-old golden retriever, as an “Advanced” Therapy Dog by her achievement of 100 volunteer visits as a member of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Association.
‘It’s a real community builder’: More schools are taking part in Bike to School Day

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 05, 2025 10:25 am - Parents organize Bike to School Day events, "bike buses,“ and monthly youth rides to encourage biking for health and community. New safety courses also help kids gain skills and confidence.
Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive

Submitted by Lysette Pullman
May 05, 2025 10:24 am - On May 28, Fox Valley Orthopedics will hold a blood drive on May 28. Donors get a Panera Bread to-go meal and raffle entry. Walk-ins welcome but registration encouraged.
Carolyn Hax: Asking son’s partner to remove facial piercings could backfire

By Carolyn Hax
May 05, 2025 9:33 am - Woman asks if she should request son's partner remove facial piercings for an upcoming fancy wedding. Carolyn Hax says it could damage their relationship.
Des Plaines man dies after suffering medical emergency on interstate off ramp

By Jake Griffin
May 05, 2025 9:00 am - A 53-year-old Des Plaines man died early Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency on an interstate off ramp in Chicago.
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

By TIA GOLDENBERG and SAM MEDNICK
May 05, 2025 8:11 am - Israel approved plans Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel's operations in Gaza and likely bring fierce international opposition.
Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
May 05, 2025 8:08 am - The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce borrowing costs.
What to stream: ‘Poker Face,’ Blake Shelton, the spy thriller ‘Black Bag’ and Vince Vaughn

May 05, 2025 5:30 am - The popular whodunit series “Poker Face” starring Natasha Lyonne is returning for its second season and Steven Soderbergh’s sleek and lean spy thriller “Black Bag” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Why the U.S. and Illinois should support Taiwan’s participation in the WHO

By Dennis Yen-Feng Lei
May 05, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Dennis Yen-Feng Lei: Taiwan's effective universal healthcare and technological expertise make it a valuable partner for the WHO, but political barriers unjustly exclude it from participation

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