Donna Vickroy: The joy of simple things, and defying age in a time of uncertainty
There's joy to be had in doing those things you think you're too old to do, especially when it's a way to escape the negative.
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Donna Vickroy: End of government safety nets could mean end of health security for millions of Americans
Trump government thinks nothing of spending millions to chase down illegal immigrants while decimating our health care safety nets.
Donna Vickroy: Tales of giants await passengers on Chicago’s architecture river cruise
Each summer, thousands climb aboard the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s River Boat Tour and glide past skyscrapers towering on the footholds of determination and ingenuity.
Donna Vickroy: Quadriplegic helps forest preserves become more accessible
Forest preserve districts are opening doors for the disabled by offering all-terrain wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment.
Donna Vickroy: Anger’s not the answer in these days of turmoil; try a little kindness and do something positive
When you're tempted to scream or kick the dog out of frustration over a world gone mad, consider the words of these two victims.
Donna Vickroy: Even the best swimmers can drown so learn to respect water
Experts say being sure there's a lifeguard or making safety plans before swimming helps ensure that someone who gets in trouble in the water can be rescued.
Donna Vickroy: We’ll never know our family history if we don’t ask questions
Columnist Donna Vickroy finally learned the details of her father-in-law's near-death experience only after she kept asking him about his experiences in World War II.
Schererville woman at 108: ‘Well, I guess I took good care of myself and didn’t know it’
Still sharp, still witty, still stylish, 108-year-old Edith Coleman straightens her blouse while pausing to reflect on a question she gets a lot these days. “What’s my secret?” she echoes....
Donna Vickroy: At 78, suburban ‘Butterfly Man’ still releasing thousands of monarchs and swallowtails
Bob Erlich, an Evergreen Park resident, has devoted his retirement years to promoting and caring for butterflies -- and teaching others to do the same.
Donna Vickroy: Best graduation gift’s knowing you have the power to learn and not being afraid to use it
Learning for learning's sake -- not for a grade or because you have to -- is the best lesson new graduates can take into the real world.