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Thursday, October 21, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Sister Letitia Lapid is retiring from her ministry as a spiritual care chaplain at Amita Health St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin after 24 years. Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart founded the hospital in 1902 and have had a nun working there ever since.

The last nun? Sister Leticia's retirement at St. Joseph Hospital could end nearly 120-year streak

Sister Leticia Lapid is retiring from her ministry as a spiritual care chaplain at Amita St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. The hospital was founded by Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1902. If another nun isn't hired to replace her, it will be the first time in the hospital's history a nun working there.
Video attached to article Artist Joe Berton’s miniature sculpture of photographer Robert Capa and author Ernest Hemingway, left, complements the 1692 Bavarian staff officer made by Pat Vess of Naperville.

Constable: Military miniature show more about art than artillery

This weekend's Military Miniature Society of Illinois show in Schaumburg will feature 400 acclaimed artists, who sculpt and paint figurines ranging from Napoleon to fantasy characters.
As its reopening nears later this month, the Des Plaines Theatre cleared a key bureaucratic hurdle this week when the Des Plaines City Council granted the venue a liquor license.

As reopening nears, Des Plaines Theatre gets key city council approval

As the team operating the newly remodeled Des Plaines Theatre gets ready for its grand reopening, the operation cleared an important bureaucratic hurdle this week.
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Best Bets: Good vibrations as Brian Wilson plays the Genesee

Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin bring the music of The Beach Boys to life at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre Saturday, plus George Lopez performs at the Rosemont Theatre and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live rolls into the NOW Arena this weekend.
Sgt. Krist Schroeder of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police captured and removed a ball python at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton on Wednesday. The snake, suspected to be an abandoned pet, was taken to DuPage County Animal Control.
African snake found at DuPage County forest preserve
A snake native to Africa has been removed from the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car.
Realtor Michael Gobber of Elmhurst was installed as the 2022 president-elect of Illinois REALTORS.
Neighbors in the News: Elmhurst Realtor named president-elect of state organization
Elmhurst resident and Realtor Michael Gobber, was installed as the 2022 president-elect of Illinois REALTORS. He is the designated managing broker and partner of Century 21 Affiliated in Westchester.
Shyrel Ritter, a certified nursing assistant at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, receives her COVID-19 booster shot at her workplace in New York.
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines, backs Moderna, J&J boosters ­-- but who can get them still TBD
U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially. But before more people roll up their sleeves, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will consult an expert panel later this week before finalizing official recommendations for who should get boosters and when.
Jason Steffen, 41, of Park Ridge with his family. Steffen has been diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma and is partnering with DKMS to hold a blood stem cell donor registration drive.
Park Ridge man with lymphoma seeks a blood stem cell donor
A Park Ridge man recently diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma is seeking a blood stem cell donor. He and his family have partnered with DKMS to hold a drive-through registration drive on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Be wowed by sword swallowers and more during Howlin’ at the Moon this weekend at Naper Settlement.
Festivals Oct. 22-28: Howlin' at the Moon, Terror in the Timbers, Halloween fests and more
From Naper Settlement's Howlin' at the Moon to Witches and Wizards of Woodstock to Terror in the Timbers in Elgin to Pier Pumpkin Lights in Chicago, there's no shortage of Halloween events and fall fests to check out this weekend.
Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with meatballs or chicken breast at the Aurora Knights of Columbus 14929’s spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Aurora Knights of Columbus set Oct. 27 spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Catholic students
The Aurora Knights of Columbus 14929 will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Luigi's Pizza in Aurora.
Sip on the new Spicy Avocado and Cilantro Margarita at Tacos Guanajuato in Kildeer.
Dining bites: New fall flavors at Tacos G, Rainbow Cone, Pinstripes
Fall flavors continue to crop up at suburban eateries. Plus, WhirlyBall's Beat the Brewer event features free WhirlyBall on Oct. 26 and Thorn Restaurant in Rosemont is prepping for its upcoming four-course Prisoner Wine Dinner.
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin CEO Cathy Russell thanks supporters during a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for their new South Elgin clubhouse. They hope to be ready for kids some time next year.
'This is going to change kids' lives': New South Elgin clubhouse for Boys & Girls Club breaks ground
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin held a ceremonial groundbreaking for their new clubhouse in South Elgin. The former public works building at 735 Martin Drive will be the home to a new 20,000-square-foot facility that will provide daily education, meals, and activities for more than 250 children from kindergarten through eighth grade.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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