Niles Herald-Spectator

New priest returns to Our Lady of Ransom

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:56:00 -0500

Parishioners of Our Lady of Ransom Church in Niles may already know Mark Augustine from his work as a deacon within the parish. Beginning July 1, though, his role will change.

GQ editor, Park Ridge native digs into dad’s death

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:44:01 -0500

Michael Hainey grew up with a family mystery. He was just 6 years old when his father, Bob, a copy editor with the Chicago Sun-Times, died suddenly at age 35. As an adult, Hainey, a Park Ridge native, realized that certain things he had been told about his father’s death didn’t add up.

Intern has an insider’s view of Glencoe

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:19:01 -0500

Ilir Ademaj, administrative intern at the Glencoe’s Village Manager’s office, is completing his two-year internship, and he is thankful for his time spent here reaching out to the business community.

Physical activity and diet key factors in stroke prevention

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:14:00 -0500

May is stroke awareness month. Experts say that someone in the United States suffers a stroke about every 40 seconds. Rima Dafer, Vascular Neurologist at NorthShore University HealthSystems, says that a big focus in her practice is stroke prevention.

Park Ridge girl’s foster dog ends up on ‘Today Show’

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:05:37 -0500

Park Ridge teenager Jessica Altman would love to someday have a dog of her own. But for now, she’s content with caring for animals meant for other loving homes. The Maine South freshman is a canine foster “parent” for PAWS Chicago.

First Asian board member seeks more cultural programs

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:57:22 -0500

Jin Lee, a parent of two children who graduated from Maine Township High School District 207 schools, became the district’s first Asian-American member when he was elected on April 9.