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Moraine Valley Grad Working With UPS to Become an Educator

He worked the night shift at UPS, then went to class, and depending on the time of year practiced with his semi-pro football team. It was a full load for Moraine Valley Community College recent graduate Leighton Clemons, who is part of the Chicagoland Regional College Program. Clemons, a Chicago …

Promotions

Fundraising Yard Sale-Love For Keaton

HELP RAISE MONEY FOR KEATON’S MEDICAL BILLS!  Keaton is a 1 year old boy from Oak Lawn who was born with the congenital heart defect Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, which basically means he was born with half a heart.  In his short life, he has already undergone 2 open heart surgeries and a heart …

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Michael Melaniphy Graduates From Creighton With Honors

Michael Melaniphy, of Oak Lawn, graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude during the Commencement Ceremony held on May 14 at the Qwest Center Omaha.

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Hope Children's Hospital Earns National Ranking in Heart Care

Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital, a 69-bed hospital on the campus of Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, has been ranked among the nation’s top 50 children’s hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. News Media Group’s Best Children’s Hospitals …

Promotions

Park Lawn Grand Raffle Drawing July 28

Local non-profit Park Lawn is holding its annual Grand Raffle Drawing with the grand prize being a choice of $15,000 cash, or a 2011 Harley Davidson FXDWG DynaWide Glide, or a 2012 Ford Focus.   The second prize is $5,000, third prize is $3,000, fourth prize is $1,000, fifth prize is $500, sixth …

Volunteers Needed

Lincoln Cemetery Seeks Help Putting in Flags for Memorial Day

Volunteers are needed to put flags in for Memorial Day weekend at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Staff members are hoping patriots will assist them in placing more than 22,000 American flags at the veterans markers. Volunteers are asked to meet at 8:45 a.m. Friday and park near the belltower. …

Volunteers Needed

European Teens Need Host Families

Do you enjoy learning about another culture?  Are you looking for a way to expose your family to the French or Spanish culture without spending a fortune?  We have the opportunity for you! Compass USA has French and Spanish students arriving this summer for 3-5 week stays to experience American …

Government

Moraine Valley Now Accepting Business Champion Award Nominations

The Economic Development Council for the Southwest Suburbs, an organization affiliated with Moraine Valley Community College’s Workforce Development and Community Services subdivision, is seeking nominations for its 2011 Business Champion Awards. Nominations are being accepted through June for …

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Annual Psych and Counseling Awards at GSU

The Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University recently awarded its highest honors to both students and faculty.  Kevin Houcek, of Steger, received the Psychology Undergraduate Student of the Year award. Dianna Evers, of Park Forest, was named Clinical Psychology Graduate …

Accomplishments

Emergency Nurse Wins Award for Excellence and Compassion

An emergency department nurse who is active in supporting legislation that benefits health care, patients and the practice of nursing has received the prestigious Joyce Woytek Award for Nursing Excellence from Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children’s Hospital. Joan Kelley RN was selected …

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