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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority harmonizes transit, tollways
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, headquartered in Downers Grove, has been an innovator in the country. It was a leader in electronic tolling and most recently won approval for $12 billion in a capital plan to be spent improving Chicagoland toll roads over the …
Cummins-Allison Corporation revolutionizes making money
Cummins-Allison Corporation is the leader in providing banknote, check and coin processing solutions for global customers in the financial, retail, gaming, vending and government markets. Headquartered in Mt. Prospect, the network of minds that makes up Cummins-Allison also includes research and development centers near San …
Abt Electronics blazes the trail of eco-consciousness
In 1936, Abt Radio opened its doors in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago with an $800 familial loan and three employees. Since then, this small electronics shop has turned into one of the leading single-store companies in the country. Abt Electronics currently operates on …
Two-time heart attack survivor's organization offers support to cardiac patients, families, friends
Two-time heart attack survivor's organization offers support to cardiac patients, families, friends
Ron Vlcek, 68, is a two-time heart attack survivor and the president of the Arlington Heights chapter of Mended Hearts, a national heart disease patient support organization. Jan Vlcek, 67, his wife of nearly 40 years, prepares the chapter's quarterly newsletters in their Mount Prospect home.
Good lifestyle choices help to keep your heart healthy
Regular exercise, eating right and avoidance of unnecessary toxins such as tobacco or an excess of alcohol and drugs can improve your chances of better heart health.
Save the date for these heart health events
There are numerous heart health awareness and fundraising events taking place in the Chicago-area. Here’s a look at some of them.
Chicago Go Red dispels old myths with new initiatives
Heart disease has historically been viewed as a “man’s disease.” Current research, however, sites coronary disease as one of the leading causes of death for American adults — both men and women. As part of its mission to eradicate heart disease in women, the Chicago Go Red for Women campaign will this year offer a free Community Health Expo on Feb. 24.
Making a difference: Local folks ‘Go Red’
The American Heart Association designated February as Go Red for Women month. On Feb. 3, which is National Wear Red Day, individuals, schools and businesses will wear red to raise awareness and funds for eradicating heart disease in women. Meet some of the Chicago-area people who are taking a stand against heart disease.
Learn to live: Prevention begins with education
Most people don’t know that heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Chicago Go Red for Women 2012 chairwoman Kim Feil is leading the local campaign against heart disease, which, she says, is largely preventable.