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Dear Eric: For the past 10 years we have always “been there” for our grandchildren (now 18 and 16) and my son and daughter-in-law. In the past two years, things have changed. We have sent the grandkids cards, asked them to various events, and sent weekly texts. Most go unanswered, as if they are entitled. So, I recently sent them a text and gently reminded them to 1. respond … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Messages to grandchildren go unanswered

Dear Eric: When I hear of a death in the family of someone I know, I send a sympathy card. I appreciated the many cards I received when my husband died, and one kind friend donated to a charity we support. But when my mother died two years ago after a long incurable illness, I received just one card from a friend, and only a few verbal acknowledgements where I work. I’ve seen … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: We don’t acknowledge death at work

Xzayvier Brown scored 20 points and Saint Joseph’s rolled to a 93-57 victory over Loyola on Saturday in Philadelphia. Sheldon Edwards scored 12 points to lead the Ramblers (10-6, 1-2 Atlantic 10), who lost for the sixth time in eight games after an 8-0 start. Jayden Dawson, Miles Rubin and Des Watson added 10 points each. Brown went 8 of 16 from the field and hit three … [Read more...] about Loyola men lose big to Saint Joseph’s while DePaul falls to Xavier to remain winless in the Big East

Kisha McCaskill, executive director of the Harvey Park District, was selected Friday evening to replace Monica Gordon as 5th District Cook County Board member. McCaskill has been executive director since May 2015 and, according to her resume, is co-founder of the Democratic Women of the Southland Region. Democratic party leaders from the 5th District had to pick a replacement … [Read more...] about Harvey Park District director named to replace Monica Gordon on Cook County Board