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Holiday craft shows abound

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The following is a list of seasonal craft shows and bazaars offered throughout the area.

Express yourself with your mug

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

It can be said that drinking a cup of coffee is an expression of American freedom. What can be more American than a coffee mug? Last month I started asking readers to send me photos of their favorite coffee mug and the reason it holds so many memories.

Easter Seals clients to become American Girls for a day

By DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

In the same spirit of the American Girl doll stories, two special needs girls will model Bitty Baby signature clothing to raise money for Easter Seals Joliet Region.

German-Americans thankful for DANK chapter in Southland

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Martin Walthier was just looking for a good deal on a flight to his German homeland when he was led to a cultural club, DANK - the German American National Congress.

Cancer research, toy drive honor teen's work

By JEANNE MILLSAP For Sun-Times Media — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Mark Staehely battled a rare pediatric cancer for six years before dying in 2006. One of his last wishes is now being realized through a new foundation supporting research into the disease.

Holiday craft shows abound

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The following is a list of seasonal craft shows and bazaars offered throughout the readership area.

Lewis U, mediation team earns honors

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lewis University's mediation team earned second- and fourth-place honors in the University of Wisconsin mediation tournament on Oct. 9-10.< br>

Tickets available for hospice fashion show benefit

By DAWN AULET For Sun-Time Media — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Joliet Area Community Hospice Guild is returning to the location of its first Puttin' on the Glitz fundraiser -- the Joliet Junior College Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St. in downtown Joliet.

Easy, adaptable holiday treats

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Whether you need a last-minute hors d'oeuvre or an effortless way to use a spare round of purchased pie crust, try these sweet or savory pinwheels that come together in minutes, bake up attractively, travel well and are incredibly versatile.

Heart attack survival rates improve in women

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Two new studies show that heart attacks have become more common among middle-aged women in the last two decades, but in-hospital survival rates, especially for younger women, are improving compared with men. Both studies were published Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine.