The Green Ribbon #Halloween

October 30, 2016
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Once there was a girl named Jenny. She was like all the other girls, except for one thing. She always wore a green ribbon around her neck. There was a boy named Alfred in her class. Alfred liked Jenny and Jenny liked Alfred. One day he asked her, “Why do you wear that ribbon all […]

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Ciro and Emmi — Part 2 #Halloween

October 30, 2016
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After I brushed my teeth and washed my face, I crawled into my bed and pulled the covers up to my chin. Even after grabbing a milkshake with Clarissa, coming home and having dinner with family, and completing my homework while watching TV couldn’t shake how I felt. I had an eerie, icy feeling that seemed to sit […]

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Ciro and Emmi — Part 1 #Halloween

October 18, 2016
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I sat in my biology class waiting for Clarissa to finally arrive. We had just gotten out of gym, and I knew Clarissa was in the bathroom freshening up before she saw her boyfriend, Todd, who’s also in our biology class.  I knew that I looked like a mess. My hair was in a messy […]

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Columbus Day Queen Jaclyn Puccini Takes the Crown

October 18, 2016
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Where did you grow up and go to school? I grew up in Western Springs. I went to Lyons Township High School and I graduated in 2013. I currently go to Loyola University. I’m studying communications and I’m graduating this May. Why did you want to participate in the Columbus Day Queen pageant? We go to […]

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10 Ways to Reduce YOUR Cancer Risk #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

October 13, 2016
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Make sure to eat a lot of veggies, fruits and whole grains. Try to keep your red meat intake low. To reduce your risk for breast and colon cancers, make sure to be physically active. Get at least 30 minutes of activity most days of the week. Maintain a healthy weight by eating healthy foods […]

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What Real Italian Americans Do on Sundays #ItalianHeritageMonth

October 3, 2016
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  Everybody seems to love Sundays. It’s the day of the week where families can relax and gear up for the week ahead. Italian Americans take pride in their Sunday traditions. For my family, we relish in the feel of Sunday. Every Sunday, my family and I always goes to Mass at a church downtown.  We like […]

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Boo! These Scary Movies are Coming to Netflix in October #Halloween

October 1, 2016
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The Human Centipede Would You Rather Hush Scream 2 The Lazarus Effect The Awakening The Taking of Deborah Logan They Look Like People The Amityville Horror The Nightmare The Uninvited Dead Silence Housebound V/H/S Pontypool Dead Snow Hellraiser Re-Animator The Babadook The Fly The Host The Exorcist Queen of the Damned Contracted Holidays

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Celebrate Columbus Day with the JCCIA

September 29, 2016
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Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 Mass — 9 a.m. The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Chicago Wreath Laying — 10:30 a.m. Arrigo Park, Chicago Parade 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.  State Street — Between Wacker Dr. and Van Buren Reception 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Casa Italia, Stone Park

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How Can YOU Raise Money for Breast Cancer?

September 29, 2016
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! So, how can YOU raise money for breast cancer awareness? Here are simple things you can do to make a big difference: Host a Party What’s better than friends, food, and raising money for a good cause? You can have an “everything pink” theme where all of your guests must […]

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BREAKING: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have SPLIT

September 20, 2016
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Brangelina is officially over!  The couple that everyone has grown to love and admire have officially called it quits. Jolie’s representative told Us Weekly: “Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for dissolution of the marriage. This decision was made for the health of the family. She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family […]

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