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Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73
Dec 12, 2019 5:04 PM - The number of parties suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics on claims that its ethylene oxide gas emissions caused serious health problems grew to 73 this week, according to a law firm representing 18 of the plaintiffs. -
Suburbanites to climb tower in Fight For Air Climb Feb. 8
Dec 6, 2019 10:41 PM - Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in Illinois and more than 1.4 million residents live with lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. That's why on Feb. 8, hundreds of people from all over the Chicago area will climb 31 floors, 680 steps for the American Lung Association's Fight For Air Climb at Oakbrook Terrace Tower. -
West Suburban Community Pantry opens first in-school pantry
Nov 26, 2019 7:45 PM - The West Suburban Community Pantry opened its first in-school food pantry at Irene King Elementary School in Romeoville Nov. 21. Of the 449 students attending Irene King Elementary, three quarters qualify for free or reduced-fee lunch. -
Gandhi Samaj of Chicago celebrates 35th annual Day and Festival of Lights
Nov 8, 2019 10:27 PM - Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is the "festival of lights" to celebrate the triumph of light over dark and good over evil. Prayers are offered to seek God's blessings for enlightenment. The name Diwali in Sanksrit means "row of lights." On the night of Diwali, the families light dozens of candles and clay lamps (called diyas), by placing them throughout their homes and in the streets to light up the dark night. -
Nonprofit group Resilient aims to mentor youth beyond the classroomOct 11, 2019 7:45 PM - Willowbrook High School teens are participating in a mentorship program sponsored by Resilient, a nonprofit Christian community development organization that partners with schools, churches, community organizations and residents to self-empower individuals toward positive change.
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Haymarket still waiting for a fair hearingOct 1, 2019 1:00 AM - A Willowbrook letter to the editor: The Daily Herald said in a June 20 editorial that Haymarket deserves a "fair hearing" for its proposed addiction treatment center in Itasca. We are still waiting for that opportunity.
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Residents still 'super angry' as Sterigenics closes Willowbrook plant for good
Sep 30, 2019 8:03 PM - The controversial Sterigenics plant that uses a toxic chemical to sterilize medical equipment is closing amid cancer concerns and pressure from lawmakers. -
Learn about protecting an American icon: Utah's Red Rock Canyonlands
Sep 24, 2019 6:33 PM - The River Prairie Group of the Sierra Club will co-host a program titled "Wild Utah: America's Red Rock Wilderness"on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Glen Ellyn History Center. -
Villa Park's Troop 199 has record 7 Scouts earn the Eagle Rank
Sep 17, 2019 10:28 PM - Less than 5 percent of Scouts earn the rank of Eagle. This past year, Troop 199 in Villa Park was honored to award the prestigious rank to seven of its scouts. -
Achieve the American dream with DuPage Habitat for Humanity
Sep 12, 2019 9:30 PM - The DuPage Habitat for Humanity will host an informational session for potential homebuyers on Saturday, Sept. 21/
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