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Health + Wellness
Thankful for Movement
How Body Fountain Helps Lincolnway Stay Well Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat For many, gratitude in November centers on family gatherings, holiday traditions, and warm meals around the table. But for Krystal Wilson, owner of Body Fountain in Mokena, there’s another gift to be thankful for: movement. “Massage can help keep bodies feeling and performing years younger by reducing muscle tension,” she explains. “When stiffness decreases, joints move more freely...
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Home + Design
Ready, Set, Shine
Holiday Hosting Tips from Cynthia’s Cleaning Service Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright The holidays are a season of warmth, joy, and connection, but they can also bring stress when preparing your home for guests. Sharon Newman of Cynthia’s Cleaning Service offers advice to help families create a clean, welcoming space without losing the spirit of the season. “It always starts with creating a feeling,” Sharon says. “The holidays are about warmth, so focus first on the spaces guests notice...
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Education
The Quiet Heroes: Nurses
Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright At Lewis University, nursing is more than a career path: it’s a calling to serve, heal, and bring comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments. This spirit of compassion and resilience shines through in the voices of faculty and students alike, who embody the quiet heroism that defines the profession. For Dr. Pam Taylor, Chair of the Department of Nursing, watching students choose this path inspires deep hope. “Seeing so many students choose to begin or...
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Professional Services
Beyond the Blue
Celebrating Our Police Dogs Article by Nicole Swanberg Wright | Photography by Jean Lachat Across Lincolnway, a quiet but powerful partnership is on patrol — one built on loyalty, dedication, and four paws. The K-9 units of Mokena, New Lenox, Manhattan, and Frankfort aren't just enhancing public safety. they’re deepening connections between departments and the people they serve. This Thanksgiving season, we take a moment to celebrate these remarkable teams and the gratitude that drives them. ...
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