Thomas Post spread compassion and help through the Palos Lions Club for 50 years, a legacy his grandkids will continue in his memory.
Grandkids honor legacy of Palos Lion with service club of their own
Day: August 23, 2024
Heidi Stevens: When you’re not quite ready to launch your kid, but you wouldn’t have it any other way
I’ve said goodbye to things, writes Heidi Stevens. Jobs. Homes. Friendships. Marriages. Saying goodbye to a childhood is different.
Clifton Truman Daniel: Saying goodbye to longtime Chicago family pharmacy Tarpey’s
Sauganash family pharmacy Tarpey’s closed this week, leaving a legacy of service and human connection.
Letters: Citation of ‘abortion’ by DNC speakers versus RNC speakers is telling
Just shows you how much the GOP is worried about the consequences of reversing Roe v. Wade.
Optimistic Democrats heavy on the patriotism at Chicago convention
Democrats made a determined effort in Chicago to flaunt the red, white and blue. They didn’t just talk patriotic politics and policies, but also tried to tug at voters’ patriotic heart strings.
If you’ve crossed a starting line, you’ve heard his voice: Dave Kappas announces races from Chicago Triathlon to Shamrock Shuffle
He’s the guy on the microphone, amping up and calming down Chicago runners before the gun goes off. He got his start in small-town theater in Illinois.
What to do in Chicago: Pink in concert, Chicago Hip Hop Weekend and chalk art all over Howard Street
Also, Lyric Opera presents a full Sunday of free performances in Millennium Park, Chicago Gamespace puts on an art exhibit and The Roots performs at Ravinia.
DNC in Chicago: What happened as Democrats wrapped up final day of convention
The politicians and delegates are packing up, as are out-of-town protesters, journalists, and TV hosts. Beyoncé fans hopeful about a surprise performance put their mirrored cowboy hats away.
Today in History: Salad Bowl strike begins
On Aug 23, 1970, the Salad Bowl strike began, organized by farm labor leader Cesar Chavez; between 5,000-10,000 laborers walked off the job, leading to the largest farm worker strike in U.S. history.
Asking Eric: Friend goes silent after five-figure loan
Dear Granted: It’s possible Katie’s radio silence is a sign of executive dysfunction, which many neurodiverse people negotiate.