Across Illinois, people are making hard decisions about what they can afford and what they cannot. A public works director weighs whether to repave a street or replace a storm drain after another heavy rain. A homeowner opens the mail and braces for an insurance premium increase that pushes a family budget over the edge. These moments are becoming more common, and they point to … [Read more...] about Letters: Illinois families can’t keep paying the bill for climate change damages
Hometown author’s labor of love showcases community spirit of Flossmoor via book and film
“Volunteerism is a superpower here,” Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson declares in Tom Dobrez’s documentary film, “Flossmoor: A More Perfect Place.” Commitment to volunteering and community service is a dominant theme of the film, so what better way to celebrate a town known for volunteerism than to further drive that spirit. To that end, people at a recent screening of the … [Read more...] about Hometown author’s labor of love showcases community spirit of Flossmoor via book and film
El cruce fronterizo de Gaza bulle de actividad tras años de cierre casi total
Por SAMY MAGDY EL CAIRO (AP) — El cruce fronterizo de Rafah que conecta Gaza con Egipto estaba lleno de actividad el domingo, después de que Israel anunciara que se reanudarán parcialmente los desplazamientos hacia y desde el territorio después de años de aislamiento casi completo. La reapertura del cruce fronterizo es un paso clave a medida que avanza el alto el fuego entre … [Read more...] about El cruce fronterizo de Gaza bulle de actividad tras años de cierre casi total
Israel anuncia que el paso de Rafah ha abierto a modo de prueba antes de permitir el paso limitado de palestinos
Associated Press JERUSALÉN (AP) — Israel anuncia que el paso de Rafah ha abierto a modo de prueba antes de permitir el paso limitado de palestinos. … [Read more...] about Israel anuncia que el paso de Rafah ha abierto a modo de prueba antes de permitir el paso limitado de palestinos
Asking Eric: Am I a bad friend?
Dear Eric: My parents are retired and enjoying the empty nest stage of life. They have a rather large home and my mother’s mobility has been severely hampered in the last few years. They refuse to get rid of the things that no longer serve them. My mother over buys for everything and at times I think she forgets what they already have and just buys more, never cleaning out what … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Am I a bad friend?