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Weihnachten im Schuhkarton 2026
Am 19.10.2026, 11:38 Uhr Termine Weihnachtsgeschenke spenden Andernach. Ein Schuhkarton voller Weihnachtsfreude: Die Aktion „Weihnachten im Schuhkarton“ lädt auch 2026 dazu ein, Kindern in schwierigen Lebenssituationen eine besondere Freude zu bereiten. Weihnachten ist die Zeit der Nächstenliebe, des Miteinanders und der Hoffnung. Während sich viele Familien auf ein festliches Weihnachtsfest freuen, sind Geschenke für zahlreiche Kinder weltweit keine Selbstverständlichkeit.
Allergic to Strawberries? Here Are the Other Foods You Might Want to Avoid | Livestrong.com
In This Article When to See a Doctor If you've ever felt an itchy tongue or throat after eating strawberries, you may actually be allergic to them. It's true: You can be allergic to strawberries. And if you are, you may have an allergic reaction to some other similar fruits as well. Here, learn about the symptoms of a strawberry allergy, how to manage it and how it's diagnosed. What Is a Strawberry Allergy? A strawberry allergy is considered an oral allergy, according to the University of Manchester.
Reach of a Fully Digital Diabetes Prevention Program in Health Professional Shortage Areas
Introduction In the United States, 34 million adults have diabetes, and 88 million adults have prediabetes (13% and 34% of the population, respectively).1 Diabetes prevalence has increased in recent years, with corresponding increases in diabetes-related health complications.1 The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), recognized and monitored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been working to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) through healthy...
The king is dead ... long live the king!
Illinois' flagship jobs program is dubbed EDGE — short for "Economic Development for a Growing Economy." It was launched in 1999 by then Gov. George Ryan as a way to create jobs and lure businesses from other states. It began as a modest number of tax breaks for a handful of companies. It has since morphed into a $1B corporate tax giveaway, rife with failure.
Dancing in the mirror of life
Diversity is a key part of the Academy of Music and Movement, the dance school founded in 1971 by Stephanie Clemens, and Momenta, their resident performing arts company. People with disabilities are included, even recruited, for classes and dance opportunities. An all-boys class gets males involved. Inclusiveness extends to teachers and choreographers as well. Different cultures and areas of the world influence the pieces performed at shows.
As Denver mulls sanctuary policy, Springs just a step behind | The Wire
On the night of April 27, a coalition of immigrants, their advocates and lawyers gathered at the Denver Inner City Parish to unveil a months-in-the-making proposal to make Denver a "sanctuary city" — a dubious term that's been subject of a political windstorm since President Donald Trump took office.
Shrubtown April 19, 2017
Shrubtown April 19, 2017Opinion: ShrubtownTuesday, April 18th, 2017 12:45 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintBy Marc StopeckEditorial Cartoonist / Weekly Sales RepresentativeContact: Email: marc@oakpark.com
Condolences in this time of mourning
Condolences in this time of mourningOpinion: Letters To The EditorTuesday, April 18th, 2017 12:34 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintOur heartfelt condolences to District 200 Superintendent Joylynn Pruitt-Adams on the death of her grandson in University City, Missouri. During her many years there, Dr. Pruitt-Adams had a profoundly positive impact in the University City community, as she has locally since her arrival last summer.
Garages burglarized
A garage was burglarized in the 600 block of South Kenilworth Avenue sometime between 10 a.m. on March 30 and 4 p.m. on April 5. The burglar entered the garage through an unlocked door and stole a Bosch table saw valued at $500. Video surveillance revealed that a man attempted to burglarize the True Discount store at 1155 Garfield St. at 12:07 a.m. on April 13. The offender kicked in the glass front door and unsuccessfully attempted to open the cash register.
Ron Rogers, 59 | Articles | News | OakPark.com
Ron Rogers, 59, of River Forest and formerly of Oak Park, died on April 14, 2017 after a battle with lung cancer. Born in Oak Park on Dec. 3, 1957, he worked at Dressel's Hardware Store for 36 years. Ron was the son of Shirley Rogers (nee Holmes) and the late A. Dean Rogers; brother of A. Dean Jr. (Kathy), Susan (Robert) Davy and Robert (Mary) Rogers; uncle of 12; and the great-uncle of 10.
Big Week: April 19-26
Sat., April 22 from 9 a.m. till noon, OPRF High School's Student Center and Little Theater: OPRF High School students and students from other Chicago-area schools present more than 100 research projects, co-sponsored by OPRF High School and the Institute for Science Education & Technology. OPRF Student Center, main entrance, main lobby. 201 N. Scoville Ave.
Betsy Reed, 94 | Articles | News | OakPark.com
Jessica (Betsy) Reed, 94, died on March 31, 2017. Born in Chicago on Dec. 6, 1922, to Claire Burleigh Reed and S. Benton Reed, both professional artists, she continued in their tradition. She went on to become an accomplished pianist, organist, choir director, harpist, music and piano teacher, voice coach, calligrapher, and paper sculptor. She even became an airplane pilot.
RF taps firm to chart course for Lake-Park
" W e want an increased property tax base, and there are different ways to get there." Finding a suitable firm to create a successful development at Lake and Park has been a long-standing goal that has not yet come to fruition for River Forest. Now, the village is taking a different approach to get the project off the ground, bringing on a new consultant to do a lot of the heavy lifting and get input from residents and developers even before firms are solicited.
Signs of life on South Boulevard
Wild Onion Tied House, 1111-1113 South Blvd., is expected to open as early as next month. | Photo by TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER The former site of Oak Park Billiards, 1019 South Blvd., will be the new home to Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation's school and office space. | Photo by TIMOTHY INKLEBARGER It might be two steps forward one step back, but while Marion Street Cheese Market, 100 S.
Do we want a gateway or a wall?
Christine Vernon (left) and Kathy Coleman were active in the 1970s opposing 55-story twin towers on the site directly south of the Vantage building (visible in the background). | Photo by Marty Vernon A rendering of the Oak Park Station complex (recently renamed "the Emerson") which is currently under construction between Lake Street (left) and North Boulevard (right) by the Metra station.
Real Estate Professionals: Standing Behind You Every Step of the Way
You're ready to buy or sell a home. Or build a commercial property. Or rent an apartment or storefront. Though it might not always be clear to you, whenever you enter into any type of real estate transaction there's an army of professionals standing behind you to ensure that your interests are protected.
High-rise rally draws crowd to Austin Gardens
Trees at Austin Gardens where marked with caution tape to show which ones would fall within the shadow cast by a proposed high-rise apartment building. Organizers of the Austin Gardens Don't Throw Shade rally marked the park with the words "Dead Zone" to show how far the shadows cast by the proposed building would stretch.
"Raven's Declaration" removed from City Hall, read aloud in council chambers | The Wire
Hundreds turned out to memorialize Raven Canon at First Congregational Church on March 12.Found dead the weekend prior, Raven was best known for founding a community-driven street paper and speaking out about homelessness to the media, lawmakers and anyone else who’d listen.
D97 students CLAIM their voices
When Carlos Pittman was 15 years old, he was kicked out of school after officials learned that his girlfriend was pregnant. "Has anybody ever been kicked out of school for something you felt wasn't right?" Pittman, an organizer with Voices of Youth in Chicago Education (VOYCE), polled the crowd. Pittman addressed an audience of elementary and high school students gathered inside of Julian Middle School, 416 S Ridgeland Ave., on Feb. 9.
Rush wins philanthropy award
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has honored Rush Oak Park Hospital with its 2016 Outstanding Philanthropic Business Award for its work with students with developmental disabilities and helping to redistribute food in underserved communities, among other outreach programs. The award was presented to Rush Oak Park Hospital President and CEO Bruce Elegant at the Community Foundation's Honors Banquet on Feb. 7.
River Forest clerk candidate drops out
The campaign season has barely begun, and already one candidate for office in River Forest – one of three write-in candidates for village clerk – has decided to drop out. In two separate messages posted on Linkedin.com, Laura Perna said she has decided not to run. "My name is listed, but I am not campaigning for the position. I am declining to run due to an opportunity to use my skills in local and state politics," Perna wrote.
Pro-Planned Parenthood
Pro-Planned ParenthoodTuesday, February 14th, 2017 4:03 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintDemonstrators held a counter-protest in downtown Oak Park on Saturday, Feb. 11, in opposition to anti-abortion proponents' national "Defund Planned Parenthood" demonstrations. Pro-abortion rights groups held demonstrations throughout the country in opposition to the anti-abortion demonstrations.
Pickled Beets for Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. A balanced diet with plenty of vegetables can help you maintain a healthy blood pressure or lower high blood pressure, and pickled beets are a tasty part of a healthy diet. Pickled beets are not as beneficial as plain vegetables and are best enjoyed in moderation. You can buy pickled beets in a jar or can, or make them yourself with beets, vinegar, sugar and salt.
A List of Low-Sodium, High-Protein Foods and Snacks
many varieties of high protein fish like salmon are low in sodium Image Credit: Elena Gaak/iStock/Getty Images Getting enough protein can help you control your weight and maintain your muscle mass, and keeping your sodium levels under control can benefit your blood pressure and heart health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines high-protein foods as those providing at least 20 percent of the daily value for protein per serving, or 10 grams of protein per serving.
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