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Melinda Moore

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Melinda Moore

    Educator with ties to Moraine Valley, Dominican University, deemed state’s Academic Librarian of the Year (opens the original)

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    When he began studying at Augustana College in Rock Island, Troy Swanson intended to become a lawyer. But spending a lot of time in the library for his work-study job eventually caused him to change his mind. “I had a realization that I really like the research part but didn’t think I’d actually like the practice of law part. I worked in the library, fortuitously, and it hit me that it could be a good career,” Swanson said. “They had a stellar library with excellent people that helped push me on

  2. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Melinda Moore

    Community rallies after Homewood teen’s heart diagnosis with music, storytelling benefit (opens the original)

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    When Jaxson DeBoer complained about being tired or winded when he became a teenager, his mother thought it was just him being overly dramatic. He can be that way, Patti DeBoer explained, because he’s on the autism spectrum. “To know my son, he’s dramatic about everything” – including walking up a flight of stairs – and he hated sports. “He never had shortness of breath, and he never had pain. He just got very fatigued with activity when his heart rate went up.” When he was 15 and mowing the lawn

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Melinda Moore

    Ridge Historical Society hopes to hire archivist to get ‘full grasp’ of backlog of thousands of items (opens the original)

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    Historic documents and artifacts help people remember their history, but keeping track of everything can be overwhelming, especially when the items come from an entire community. That’s the job of the Ridge Historical Society in Chicago, which is working to garner donations until the end of October that will be matched by a donor up to $10,000 to pay for an archivist. Although the society has 10,000 items in its digital collection, it also has thousands of artifacts, and boxes and boxes of unsor

  4. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Melinda Moore

    Community news: Morton Arboretum takes drama to new heights (opens the original)

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    Experience drama in a new way, thanks to walking plays presented by Morton Arboretum performed by local professional actors. The latest is “Wuthering Heights,” which can be seen at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 and Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 starting at the Thornhill Shelter on the west side of the arboretum, 4100 Ill. 53 in Lisle. The show is appropriate for those 12 and older given its themes. Guides lead the audience to each scene of the 90-minute play, which happen along a one- to two-mil

  5. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Melinda Moore

    Stagg High School’s ‘closet’ offers students free clothes, service hours (opens the original)

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    Charger’s Closet at Stagg High School in Palos Hills is more than a place to store clothing and accessories – it’s a welcoming space that helps students and staff look and feel their best, according to the people who put the initiative together. “Our mission is to provide attire for internships, work programs, job interviews, class presentations, school events, and everyday casual wear, ensuring all students have access to the essentials they need,” shared Julie Heinlen, Family & Consumer Scienc

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