Flossmoor resident and cancer survivor Ann Jackson launched the Center for Food Equity in Medicine at Flossmoor Community Church.
Column: Flossmoor cancer survivor combats food insecurity among cancer patients
Category: Daily Southtown Opinion
Column: Fire ravaging Los Angeles bring personal memories of Park Forest blaze
Columnist Jerry Shnay recalls when his son and daughter-in-law’s house burn in Park Forest, destroying belongings and memories.
Donna Vickroy: What a year it has been since you left us
It is better to hurt like hell because someone is gone than to never have known the joy that came from loving them.
Column: Hoping for better things with the dawn of 2025
Columnist Jerry Shnay looks to better things in 2025 with annual quotation by Eugene Pickett of the Unitarian Church of America.
Donna Vickroy: Not feeling so wonderful this holiday season? Make a plan to help yourself
It’s not ususual that the pressures of the world and life can suck away the positive feelings we want to be experiencing during the holidays. A little self-care and analysis can help a lot to counter the negativity and depression, two experts say.
Column: Bridge closure blocks access to trails in Thorn Creek Woods
A 15-year-old hiking bridge spanning the uneven banks of Thorn Creek was deemed “unsafe” because horizontal beams are splintering.
Donna Vickroy: Nothing trivial about the magical memories from good old-fashioned holiday board game competitions
When the Trivial Pursuit game was brought out on Christmas Eve at columnist Donna Vickroy’s house, the family competition could be downright cutthroat.
Column: Tips to save your holidays from scammers
Don’t let scammers rob you of joy and more this holiday season. That advice comes from law enforcement and other government officials who warn vultures have come up with a myriad of ways to defraud people online and offline and can be particularly active during the winter holiday season. “There are so many people who […]
Column: A Park Forest Christmas wish for Santa
Columnist Jerry Shnay asks for a grocery store, home for historical society and updated recreation center in Park Forest.
Letter: Students concerned about climate change need to take action
Get involved with organizations like Citizens’ Climate Lobby, the Sierra Club or the Illinois Environment Council.