At Hospice of the Calumet Area (HCA), a special tradition happens every year on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. For the past 25 years, a dedicated group of volunteers transforms the interior and grounds of HCA’s William J. Riley Memorial Residence (WJR) into an inspiring and festive holiday retreat. Our family has taken part in this tradition since I joined eight years ago, and it has become the perfect way to begin our holiday season. When the holidays start to feel com

Hospice of the Calumet Area Bereavement Facilitator Sarah Ticich shares an article by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. The piece offers guidance, tools, and gentle approaches for talking to grieving children about death focusing on helping them process their emotions while reminding them that they are never alone in their grief.

Joy with me, Peggy Glennie and Linda Manes on Friday morning. Lake Central homecoming queen and king Joy Wozniak and Kyle Kujawa wear...

Jacob Catizone and his girlfriend Lacy Edwards present Andy Graziano with the Best In Show trophy. Last year, 20-year-old member of...