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Bringing a caring ‘touch’ to cancer patients
Vicky Weis truly believes that the power of touch is therapeutic, especially for those trying to survive cancer. She witnessed it with her mother, Faye. She now runs Faye’s Light, which offers such free services as massages, manicures and facials to bring a sense of peace to cancer patients.
War vet doesn’t let loss of leg slow him down
When Brian Wilhelm lost his leg while serving in Iraq, he made a decision it would not stop him from pursuing his goals. That included competing in the pentathlon in the army and studying computer science at Lewis University, where he’s involved in some interesting research.
Saint Joe's aggressive screening catches aneurysms early
Dr. Michael Tuchek, Director of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, once wondered why he was seeing so many patients with aneurysms (bulging points on an artery that, if ruptured, usually kill). “I wondered why we seemed to have …
Wintrust Banks help large, small business thrive
In an industry dominated by mega-banks, how does a community bank find the inspiration and support to thrive? Wintrust Community Banks maintains the relationships the company forms with the communities as well as the focus it has on helping local small businesses and entrepreneurs grow. Their mission: to be the local alternative to the big banks while offering the same technology and financial solutions with a level of customer service and community focus that can only be found at a local community bank.
Businessman inspires others to get involved
Whether inspiring a sales staff, members of the Southland Chamber of Commerce, or volunteers in the Men’s Club at his children’s high school, Jeff Arseneau, of Frankfort, has puts to good use is knack of getting others involved in their communities.
Will County dentist takes to the road to bring care to the under-served
Herself a “victim” of lack of readily-available dental care in her native country, Dr. Sangita Garg, dental director at the Will County Community Health Center, launched a rolling dental care van for the under-served.
College instructor doesn’t let disabilities slow him down
Thomas Bierdz has a long list of challenges facing him on a daily basis - and it has nothing to do with teaching two three-hour courses several days a week at Governors State University. It’s doing so while dealing with being nearly blind, having hearing problems and overcoming ADHD. None of it quells his passion for teaching.
Mitchell’s Food, where everybody knows your name
Half a century and different people behind the counter hasn’t changed the nature or the atmosphere of Mitchell’s Food Mart in Joliet, where long-time customers know they are well-known and welcome.
LCOM offers palliative care for patient, family
After Freddie Moss was diagnosed with being in the final stages of dementia, his family was grateful to learn about the palliative care program at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park.
Campus Center helps streamline student services at JJC
The Campus Center is a hallmark building of JJC’s Master Plan, creating a visitor-friendly front door for the main campus. It helps meet critical student service needs by streamlining key functions and putting service departments together in an easy-to-access location.
Franciscan St James scores big in HealthGrades rankings
Franciscan St. James Health in Chicago Heights, Ill., had a slew of high rankings, including being the sixth-ranked Illinois hospital for critical care, from HealthGrades,an independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes.
ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery marks 40th anniversary in 2012
Since 1972, the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery has become a bigger and biggar part of the Joliet area, with hundreds of employees, their families and others playing a major role in volunteer work, while comprising a key segment of the local economy.
Silver is gold
No one ever wishes to be hospitalized, but in the event it is necessary, area residents will soon have the advantage of a brand new Silver Cross Hospital. This beautiful state-of-the art facility with the latest technology will be opening in just a few days …
Morris Hospital committed to excellence
Advanced diagnostic equipment, well-trained staff and a commitment to advanced standards, such as in diagnosing and treating such serious ailments as heart disease, make Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers a major facotr in enhancing health care for its communities.
Strong academics a tradition at Joliet Catholic Academy
Strong academics, solid athletic competition, high graduation rates and a high percentage of graduates going on to college are all part of the tradition at Joliet Catholic Academy.
University of St Francis alumna works to build global community
Local resident Angela DeCraene, a University of St. Francis alumna, helps famlies and communities worldwide with spiritual, educatinal and health care needs through a global organization she co-founded in 2007.