Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, July 6, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Drinking soda is linked to obesity, but new research shows it may be in ways that complicate attempts to tax sweetened drinks as a weapon in the fight against bulging waistlines.” (read more)
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Clinic filling cavities, and a void
St. Bernard Hospital's dental office focuses on children's oral health in underserved Englewood.
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, June 8, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Tomas Rivera feels fortunate. He found a dentist in the Englewood neighborhood that his 6-year-old son adores.” (read more)
Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune, June 8, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman, Special to the Tribune
"Tomas Rivera feels fortunate. He found a dentist in the Englewood neighborhood that his 6-year-old son adores.” (read more)
Orland Park man a spokesman for Weight Watchers
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from June 17, 2011,
updated June 19, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Jim Schultz, of Orland Park, used to weigh 294 pounds.
Today, he’s at 185 — and is a national spokesman for Weight Watchers.
Schultz said shedding all those pounds — equivalent to a small person — wasn’t a big deal. He did it through the company’s online weight loss program." (read more)
updated June 19, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Jim Schultz, of Orland Park, used to weigh 294 pounds.
Today, he’s at 185 — and is a national spokesman for Weight Watchers.
Schultz said shedding all those pounds — equivalent to a small person — wasn’t a big deal. He did it through the company’s online weight loss program." (read more)
Cancer survivor turns to running after diagnosis
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from June 18, 2011,
updated June 19, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Even after having suffered a seizure and being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Meg Keating recently ran a 10K benefiting the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute. She was diagnosed nearly four years ago, and since then she’s even participated in the Chicago Marathon." (read more)
updated June 19, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Even after having suffered a seizure and being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Meg Keating recently ran a 10K benefiting the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute. She was diagnosed nearly four years ago, and since then she’s even participated in the Chicago Marathon." (read more)
Residents Dump the Pump Thursday
National Dump the Pump Day has people leaving their car keys at home in favor of public transit.
Excerpt from Patch.com,
June 16, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Burr Ridge resident Kristin Edmonds will be commuting by train today, as she does three days every week.
'With gas prices so high, I think people should take the train ...'”
(read more)
Tinley Park woman warns others to prevent skin cancer
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from June 14, 2011,
updated June 15, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"After being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer at age 21, Lindsay Walsh of Tinley Park is relieved to be rid of it more than two years later.
Her family does not have a history of melanomas, but Walsh is completely Irish, with fair skin and hair.
“I used tanning beds two or three times a week since I was 16,” she said. (read more)
updated June 15, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"After being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer at age 21, Lindsay Walsh of Tinley Park is relieved to be rid of it more than two years later.
Her family does not have a history of melanomas, but Walsh is completely Irish, with fair skin and hair.
“I used tanning beds two or three times a week since I was 16,” she said. (read more)
Making Father's Day a Green Experience
Explore Burr Ridge events and stores with your dad on his day.
Opinion--Excerpt from Patch.com, June 10, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Father’s Day is approaching next weekend. Here are some easy ways to make the holiday eco-friendly and enjoyable, in no particular order."
(read more)
Opinion--Excerpt from Patch.com, June 10, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Father’s Day is approaching next weekend. Here are some easy ways to make the holiday eco-friendly and enjoyable, in no particular order."
(read more)
Pastor plans to fast to support Oak Forest Hospital
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from April 27, 2011, updated May 29, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"A week before the future of Oak Forest Hospital is to be decided by a state board, the pastor of a Robbins church plans to set up camp across the street and begin fasting to protest Cook County’s plan to convert the facility into a center for outpatient services." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman
"A week before the future of Oak Forest Hospital is to be decided by a state board, the pastor of a Robbins church plans to set up camp across the street and begin fasting to protest Cook County’s plan to convert the facility into a center for outpatient services." (read more)
Boot camp owner: Make yourself a priority
Excerpt from the SouthtownStar, from June 1, 2011, updated June 2, 2011
By Jessica Tobacman
"Shelton Matsey practices what he preaches.
The co-owner of a fitness firm, he won a pushup contest with 96 pushups in 90 seconds during an April 30 fundraiser.
The approximately $1,700 raised by Matsey’s company, Fit Code Boot Camps, will go to the Wounded Warrior Fund, which helps injured soldiers who return from battle." (read more)
By Jessica Tobacman
"Shelton Matsey practices what he preaches.
The co-owner of a fitness firm, he won a pushup contest with 96 pushups in 90 seconds during an April 30 fundraiser.
The approximately $1,700 raised by Matsey’s company, Fit Code Boot Camps, will go to the Wounded Warrior Fund, which helps injured soldiers who return from battle." (read more)
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