Technician Sharron Macon prepares Lorayne Hrejsa, of Batavia, for a mammogram on Tuesday at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Hrejsa has been getting mammograms since age 40. (Terence Guider-Shaw/For Sun-Times Media)
To mammogram or not to mammogram? That was the question raised this week by a government panel of scientists and doctors who claim that 50 is the new 40 when it comes to the age when women should get the cancer screening test.
CenterStage We reward big mouths
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Oprah Winfrey told the Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert it wasn’t the decision that made her emotional — it was thought of the break up. “When I made the decision, no tears,” Winfrey told Ebert. “Thinking about talking to the viewers is what brought the tears, like breaking up what has been the most beautiful relationship.”
Hairston returns home, reflects on World Series
Jerry Hairston Jr. had an idea his life was about to change -- he just wasn't exactly sure how. It opened a path toward the Canyon of Heroes, where New York once celebrated Dwight D. Eisenhower's World War II victory and Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon.
Artist, teacher finds his inspiration in nature
Five years ago, graphic artist Robert Pennor switched artistic gears to pursue fine art as a full-time career. In addition to painting, exhibiting and selling his landscape oil paintings, Pennor, 64, of Bolingbrook, presents art demonstrations for local art groups. He also teaches oil and acrylic landscape painting at the DuPage Art League.
Quinn tells nonprofits to wait until next year
Nonprofit agencies waiting to make plans with their state funding will have to wait until Gov. Pat Quinn gives his state budget address in March, the governor said in a visit to Naperville on Thursday.
Choral society to perform 'Messiah'
"Downers Grove Choral Society will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Concert with a production of George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St.