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On July 25, Veronica Salcedo and Alexandra Salcedo Rivera purchased a property at 251 Belmont Ave., Bourbonnais from Nicholas A. and Amy J. Grimberg (trust).

A property at 705 Arbor Parkway D, Bourbonnais was sold on July 25 by Patricia Reising for $315,000. The buyer was Arthur F. Fox 2024 (trust).

A property at 46 Kim Drive, Bourbonnais was sold on July 24 by Francis Wachtor for $146,550. The buyer was Greenbriar Land & Development LLC.

On July 24, Josie and Kenneth Morrow purchased a property at 535 Bresee Ave., Bourbonnais from James and Lucille Landis.

A property at 1158 Lafite, Bourbonnais was sold on July 24 by Peter and Laura Belmonte for $426,000. The buyer was Lisa Marie Jeziorny Kerouac.

On July 24, Melody Andrews purchased a property at 165 N. Jefferson Ave., Bradley from Trust US National Bank Association 2002 CB1.

On July 22, Kristina Novak purchased a property at 690 Heritage Drive, Bourbonnais from Abraham Kurien.

In the second quarter of 2024, one offender was released on parole and now resides in Illinois ZIP Code 60915, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

In the second quarter of 2024, two offenders were released on parole and now reside in Illinois ZIP Code 60914, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

In the first quarter of 2024, three offenders were released on parole and now reside in Illinois ZIP Code 60915, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

In the first quarter of 2024, four offenders were released on parole and now reside in Illinois ZIP Code 60914, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Vietnam veteran Michael Badeaux, a patient of Dr. Angelica Torres since 2021, received special recognition from VITAS for his service in the United States Armed Forces. Over two years, Dr. Torres became not only his physician but also a close friend.

VITAS Healthcare has taken steps to honor veterans in Brevard County by unveiling veteran walls at two local nursing facilities, Indian River Center and West Melbourne Health and Rehabilitation Center. These installations are part of VITAS's efforts to recognize the contributions of service members residing in these communities.

When the second annual butterfly release event, Celebration of Life and Remembrance, took place on September 11, 2022, attendees were met with gentle rain as forecasted. Nearly 300 people and 30 staff members from three VITAS Chicagoland offices gathered to honor loved ones who had recently passed away.

To honor veterans at Charter Senior Living in Gainesville, Florida, VITAS introduced a veteran wall of honor in July. This memorial displays the names and photos of residents who served in the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War, and other conflicts.

When 18-year-old Abraham Maldonado expressed his wish to attend his high school graduation, Chaplain Antonio Rivera-Maldonado promptly shared this with the hospice team. Abraham, a VITAS patient in Orlando, Florida, has been living with malignant neoplasm of the spinal cord for ten years and is expected to have six months left to live. Despite his illness, he continued high school through virtual learning.

JC Payne, a patient under the care of VITAS in Florida's Treasure Coast, had not been able to spend quality time with his wife for over two years due to his illness. As he neared the end of his life, he wished to create a lasting happy memory for her.

A recent feature in the Martin County HUGS DEMENTIA magazine highlights the journey of Sharon Cook Jankowski, an artist and teacher who faced Alzheimer's disease with grace and support from her community. Known for her dedication to teaching and volunteer work, Sharon's life was marked by her service to others, as described by her sister Gail Winsor.

After retiring from her career as a surgical nurse, Astrida Shepard joined VITAS in 2015 as a seamstress volunteer. Shepard found purpose in her new role, stating, "I really love it. It’s my ministry." Her initial doubts about the impact of her work were dispelled after receiving gratitude from a social worker who had lost his wife.

VITAS Healthcare is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive hospice care tailored to the needs of Jewish patients. The care respects Jewish teachings, beliefs, rituals, and traditions, with a focus on offering hope and honoring core principles.