Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Survivors are part of a sisterhood, whether they choose to be or not. And sharing stories–funny, sad, ironic—is what sisters do best.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Ronni Newton
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Hearing the words, "I'm sorry, but it's cancer," comes as a shock to anyone, and I never thought I would hear them that day. I was in my mid-40s, a marathon runner, healthy eater, non-smoker, no family history. The only real risk factor I had was giving birth to my first child after age 30. I cried (hysterically), I went for a long run the next morning, I got a second opinion, I told only a handful of people and I went about my busy life trying not to think about it. I made a list of other women I knew who had fought – or were fighting – this awful disease. In a few moments, I came up with more than 15 names of women in my community, most of whom were right around my age. Clearly, I was not alone…
Monday, October 29, 2012
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by uploading photos of your and/or your family and friends supporting the cause.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Cari Barcas
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Showing off your pink pride during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a favorite thing to do with survivors and supporters alike. Thousands of hats, shirts, and other pink breast cancer items are sold in October, including at locations throughout DuPage County and Kane County. Millions of tiny pink ribbons are worn to support the cure for breast cancer and hope for many women. Also, countless numbers of people show support of Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in fundraising events. There have been numerous events throughout the western suburbs this month, including many in DuPage County and Kane County. Have you strapped on your pink running shoes for the Komen Race for the Cure? If a walk is more your speed, how about the …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we asked west suburban women to share their breast-cancer experiences with us. We gathered their wisdom here. Share your story in the comments or upload a photo of an inspirational survivor in your life.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. While there are many local resources and support groups available in DuPage County and Kane County, women can also find comfort in a sisterhood of survivors who have already been in their shoes. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer sisterhood.” She shares all of the stories and tidbits she found in her book "Uplift: …
Monday, February 13, 2012
While many transplants chose homes close to their new headquarters, others opted for properties with more open space, according to an area real estate agent.
This article was updated on Feb. 15. Since Navistar employees began working in Lisle, moving from their former headquarters Fort Wayne, Ind., they have bought up more than $50 million in real estate in DuPage and nearby counties. At a community event on Feb. 2, Navistar officials said their employees had purchased their new homes mostly through John Greene Realtor, Coldwell Banker, and @properties, with $50 million closed and another $4 million under contract. Approximately half of these transactions occurred through John Greene Realtor, according to Navistar vice president Don Sharp. Navistar began phasing employees into the area in mid-2011. More than 3,500 people now work at the company's new headquarters on Warrenville Road, officials …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
County Board member Dirk Enger urges residents to contact board members about moving DuPage youth detention facility to Kane County.
- GOVERNMENT
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
On Tuesday, November 8 the DuPage County Board was anything but transparent in government. Instead the taxpayers and those members, who did vote to keep the Youth Detention Center opened, were robbed. I feel that I did my job. I toured both facilities and sat down with the staff of both places. This is something that I feel that those who were leading the charge to close the facility did not do. There were numerous supporters of the Youth detention center that addressed the board, including judges, States Attorneys office, law enforcement officers, juvenile home staff and residents of DuPage County. Out of a county of over 1 million people, there was not one person who testified on the opposing side giving any reason to close the …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Board chairmen Cronin, McConnaughay say combining resources would save money for taxpayers.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay announced two potential plans Tuesday that would join services for youth detainees and the adult work release program. “Combining services between our youth home and Kane County is a great example of how government can work collaboratively together at a reduced cost for taxpayers,” said Cronin. Cronin said the decision to combine the youth home with Kane County has been driven by the county’s successful diversion programs for at-risk juveniles that have lowered the need for incarceration. “We are a victim of our own success. Our DuPage County juvenile justice system has done an outstanding job in providing quality programs that have decreased the need…
Kane and DuPage chairmen tout proposal to close DuPage's juvenile detention facility and send inmates to Kane.
DuPage County could save $1 million per year by closing its juvenile jail and transferring inmates to Kane County’s regional detention center, County Board Chairman Dan Cronin asserted Wednesday. Cronin and Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay announced a proposal Wednesday that would add DuPage County’s juvenile detention program to Kane’s facility, which already houses juvenile offenders from Kane, DeKalb, Kendall and McHenry counties. Neither county board expects to vote on the proposal before Dec. 1, Cronin said. Both detention centers are under-used: DuPage holds an average of 23 inmates in a 60-bed facility, and Kane holds about 48 inmates in an 80-bed facility. Combining the programs would reduce overhead and lower the cost…
bill trudeau
10:04 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
The thing I've learned in the last few years is that cancer is NOT pink, as you'll find out when you get prostate, pancreatic or lung cancer. Cancer isn't something to be packaged in pretty colors and merchandised by foundations that could care less if a cure is ever discovered, as long as the bottom line is healthy. more ›