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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation To Return to 2025 First Look At the Chicago Auto Show

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is excited to announce its participation in the First Look at the Chicago Auto Show, on February 7. This exclusive...

West Suburban Irish Welcome Students to Apply for ‘The Nonnie Award’

West Suburban Irish Report The Nora Moran Marovich Award, aka "the Nonnies," provides financial support to high school juniors and seniors as they pursue post-secondary...

KidsMatter 2 Us – Simple Self-Care In the New Year

With the New Year comes the opportunity for all of us to set resolutions for a happier and healthier 2025. Committing to self-care is...

Longing To Protect Your Inner Child

Up to a certain age, “Toy Story” was more documentary than fantasy for me. Action figures and stuffed animals having lives and adventures of their...

Little Friends: Announcing the Chicago Chapter of Haape – Helping Autistic Adults Perform & Excel

For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the Board of Directors for an organization founded in Southwest...

Kick Brass, featuring alumni from Neuqua Valley High School and Gregory Middle School, perform in Naperville

Kick Brass is pictured street performing live at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. (Photo by Adelyn Mui) UPDATE, Jan. 19, 2025 / Neuqua Valley High...

Voters Guide for 2025 Consolidated Election set for April 1

Local elections matter most! Thanks for taking time to be informed before heading to the polls... Get to know elected officials while they’re serving. Become acquainted...

Holiday Fervor

The winter holiday season started on November 1 this year. Or at least, that’s how it felt to me. Within the span of a night,...

Little Friends: Why What We Do Matters

In early November, several supporters came to Little Friends to join us at our 1965 Society dinner. Created with the intent of saying “thank...

KidsMatter 2 Us – Benefits of Working for Teens

Working in high school has numerous personal and practical benefits for teens. Part-time jobs can provide experience, knowledge, and skills that other extracurricular activities...

Just in time for the holidays on stage at North Central College

North Central College presents a calendar for fine and performing arts events taking place on various venues throughout December. For tickets, call (630) 637-7469....

KidsMatter 2 Us – Happier Holidays With Tweens and Teens

Here come the holidays! Now is the perfect time to plan for a happier holiday season with your teens. When children become adolescents, they...

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: An Ode to the Families We Serve

by Mary Butler During this Thanksgiving season, we want to express our gratitude for the extraordinary families who navigate the unique joys and challenges that...

Socializing With Generation Z

A while ago, a friend of mine asked me to review an email to our math teacher. This was her last chance to get...

A Look Into the Future for Little Friends

One of the privileges I have is having the opportunity to let our community know what is coming for Little Friends. There's so much...

Little Friends: Behavioral Health is Something We Must Deal With

In late September, I was fortunate enough to attend an Executive Leadership retreat in Gettysburg, Pa. It was my first visit to this area...

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Employing our students, one pumpkin kit at a time

Update, Oct. 26, 2024 / Cheers all around for heats of pumpkin races and good family fun for all at the base of Rotary...

KidsMatter 2 Us – Empowering kids with a Positive Identity

One of the most important tasks of childhood and adolescence is developing a sense of self. Through external experiences, and the resulting internal emotions...

Turning Pointe among beneficiaries of Carousel of Possible Dreams Fundraiser

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Carousel of Possible Dreams, a signature Chicago-area event of the renowned...

Naperville Central is distinguished by National Blue Ribbon Award

In September, Naperville Central High School celebrated receiving the National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Naperville Central as well as...

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