The loss of her 14-year-old son to a rare brain tumor and the “community of care” that supported her following his death inspired Amy McNicholas to reach out to others as director of Missing Pieces, the Oakbrook Terrace-based organization that helps provide support to families grieving the loss of a child.
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Sheriff’s deputy navigated uncharted territory during COVID-19 pandemic
A Lake County sheriff’s deputy faced new challenges policing during the pandemic, including lack of in-person communication and difficult domestic disputes. But through it all, Deputy Tomas Flores maintained his commitment to serve and protect.
Will Senate act on bill that raises senior road test age, allows relatives to report unsafe drivers?
Change “helps reduce unnecessary burdens on older drivers,” AARP says.
Man shot during armed robbery in Wheeling
Wheeling police are searching for suspects in the shooting of a 30-year-old man Sunday morning at a self-storage facility.
Dietz: The player traits needed to rebuild the Blackhawks
Columnist John Dietz talked to Blackhawks veterans Nick Foligno and Connor Murphy about the player traits necessary to build another winner in Chicago.
Wheaton closes block as firefighters battle blaze
Wheaton firefighters are responding to a structure fire in the 600 block of South Woodlawn Street, city officials said Sunday.
Former Arlington Heights pastor cleared of abuse allegations
The beloved former pastor of a Catholic church in Arlington Heights has been cleared of sexual abuse allegations, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced over the weekend.
New Aurora DMV debuts Monday with more space and staff, plus bonus services
The latest DMV in downtown Aurora provides twice as much space as the original.
Improperly disposed coals spark Mount Prospect garage fire, causing $50K in damage
A single-family home in Mount Prospect sustained significant damage Saturday afternoon when improperly disposed hot coals ignited a fire in an attached garage, fire officials said.
Brown’s strong start and Kelly’s 2 homers lead Cubs over Dodgers 16-0
Ben Brown used a two-pitch mix to throw six scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs got 14 runs on 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.