Erika Kirk recently shared her experiences of handling grief following the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, who was the leader of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Her reflections come as the anniversary of his death at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, approaches. Initial Challenges Kirk described the first 24 hours after her husband’s...
The annual Labor Day Parade in Lowell, Indiana, is a significant event for Bob Leonhardt and his family. This year’s parade, held on September 7, 2026, was a poignant reminder of his son Brian Leonhardt, who was killed in action on January 6, 20216, while serving in Afghanistan with the Army National Guard’s 713th Engineer...
The Buffalo Grove Days Parade for 2026 unfolded under grey skies, hosting nearly 80-degree temperatures, with the parade route culminating at Mike Rylko Community Park. On Saturday, September 5, around 60 parade units participated. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band (BGSB) was honored as the grand marshal, celebrating 25 years of music. Howard Green, the founding...
Every year, the Gallup organization surveys American workers about their engagement at work. For many years, the response has often been negative. Gallup reports that employee engagement in the U.S. has reached its lowest in over a decade. This Labor Day, many workers feel increasing dissatisfaction and pessimism. One suggestion to boost spirits is to...
In 2016, Ansley Van Epps and her husband, David Hoyt, were filled with joy as they anticipated the birth of their first child. They held a gender reveal and found out they were expecting a boy, preparing for his arrival with excitement. However, during the 20-week anatomy scan, their world was turned upside down. The...
After my junior year of high school, I spent three weeks at summer camp full of activities. However, I noticed worrying symptoms: excessive sweating, increased appetite, and acne. As fall arrived, these symptoms intensified. I experienced missed periods, insomnia, anxiety, easy bruising, migraines, and weight gain. Stress from SAT prep and a part-time job seemed...
In 1962, Zafar Nomani, a visiting teacher from India at Kansas State University, encountered a moment that would forever shape his life perspective. He saw his professor washing cars alongside students at a campus event. That image epitomized the dignity of labor for him. Decades later, as his family mourns his passing at 93 in...
The small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, may seem remote, but on September 11, 2001, it became a crucial refuge. With a modest population of around 12,000, Gander hosted 38 planes that landed unexpectedly when U.S. airspace was closed following the 9/11 attacks. Claude Elliott, who was Gander’s mayor at the time, mentioned how...
Bernice Billups finds joy in distributing free school supplies. During an event, a young girl showed her appreciation by shaking Billups’ hand and smiling warmly. Billups remarked, “This handshake and hug, you can’t pay for that.” At the Boeing Liftoff for Learning event, held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana Tolleston Opportunity...
Some events remain vivid in memory, etched by their significance. For many, September 11, 2001, is such a day. I remember it clearly, not from news reports but because I survived it. I was two weeks shy of turning three, and the day’s events are permanently lodged in my mind. My sister Heather and I...