Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from Nov. 24, 2011,
updated Nov. 25, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"It seems fitting that with the Christmas season just around the corner, the Toy Box Connection recently received a gift of its own.
The nonprofit, which collects and distributes toys to thousands of sick and needy children, moved into an expanded warehouse in Lake View Plaza in Orland Park.There, it will benefit not only from more space but from greatly reduced rent, courtesy of Simon Property Group Inc., which also owns Orland Square Mall.
“It is incredible. They’re affording us an opportunity to reach so many more children,” said Michelle Maxia, director of the Toy Box Connection." (Link no longer available.)
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Obituary on Diann DeWeese Smith, 1927-2011: Feminist activist empowered women
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Nov. 22, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Diann DeWeese Smith nurtured a number of leading women's organizations in the Chicago area and was among those who brought Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party" art installation to the city in 1981." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Diann DeWeese Smith nurtured a number of leading women's organizations in the Chicago area and was among those who brought Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party" art installation to the city in 1981." (Link no longer available.)
Obituary on James Henry Warren, 1941-2011: Educator "helped other people grow"
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Nov. 17, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"James Henry Warren, a former superintendent of school districts in the south and north suburbs, had a reputation for making sure the needs of students dominated other concerns when making decisions about the schools he oversaw." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"James Henry Warren, a former superintendent of school districts in the south and north suburbs, had a reputation for making sure the needs of students dominated other concerns when making decisions about the schools he oversaw." (Link no longer available.)
Obituary on Morris Philipson, 1926-2011: U. of C. Press director broadened academic publisher's scope
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Nov. 11, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Morris Philipson served as director of the University of Chicago Press for more than 30 years, building the academic publishing house in scope and stature while overseeing a leap in sales from $4 million to $40 million by the time of his retirement in 2000." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Morris Philipson served as director of the University of Chicago Press for more than 30 years, building the academic publishing house in scope and stature while overseeing a leap in sales from $4 million to $40 million by the time of his retirement in 2000." (Link no longer available.)
Obituary on Lawrence Caine, 1930-2011: Wisconsin native ran shows from livestock to rock to ballet
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 30, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Lawrence Caine hosted livestock shows and rock concerts during a long career at two South Side institutions of yore, the Union Stock Yards and the International Amphitheatre." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Lawrence Caine hosted livestock shows and rock concerts during a long career at two South Side institutions of yore, the Union Stock Yards and the International Amphitheatre." (Link no longer available.)
Obituary on Mary Jane Bezark, 1931-2011: Longtime freelance writer whose stories appeared in Tribune, Sun-Times
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 28, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Mary Jane Bezark was a writer for suburban newspapers and freelanced for publications including the Chicago Tribune and the Sun-Times for 30 years." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Mary Jane Bezark was a writer for suburban newspapers and freelanced for publications including the Chicago Tribune and the Sun-Times for 30 years." (Link no longer available.)
A range for a change: Silver Lake CC to add practice area
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from Oct. 21, 2011,
updated Nov. 24, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Just like a golfer teeing off on a windy day doesn’t know precisely where his ball will land, officials at Silver Lake Country Club don’t know exactly where the economy is going.
But they believe now is the right time to make some changes to the Orland Park golf course." (Link no longer available.)
updated Nov. 24, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Just like a golfer teeing off on a windy day doesn’t know precisely where his ball will land, officials at Silver Lake Country Club don’t know exactly where the economy is going.
But they believe now is the right time to make some changes to the Orland Park golf course." (Link no longer available.)
Obituary on Ambrose Francis Ferri, 1918-2011: Pearl Harbor survivor spoke to schoolchildren about attack
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 21, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Ambrose Francis Ferri was a couple of years into his naval career on Dec. 7, 1941, when he was knocked off his feet by the explosive impact of Japanese bombs that hit the ship next to his, the USS Arizona." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Ambrose Francis Ferri was a couple of years into his naval career on Dec. 7, 1941, when he was knocked off his feet by the explosive impact of Japanese bombs that hit the ship next to his, the USS Arizona." (Link no longer available.)
Obituary on Helen Sowa, 1919-2011: Art historian lectured on famous women
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, Oct. 14, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Helen Chastain Sowa, 92, a self-taught art historian who also gave lectures on famous women, died of complications after hip replacement surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said her daughter, Margaret Sowa Nagel." (Link no longer available.)
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Helen Chastain Sowa, 92, a self-taught art historian who also gave lectures on famous women, died of complications after hip replacement surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said her daughter, Margaret Sowa Nagel." (Link no longer available.)
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