Ayrshire group donate cash to help brighten Christmas for the elderly

Michael Cusack was an athlete with Down syndrome who won a gold medal in freestyle swimming at the first Special Olympics in 1968.While growing up in Chicago, Cusack began participating in a sports program for children with intellectual disabilities. He was the first student to join the program, impressing his coaches with his athletic abilities and inspiring others to join.

Dick Wolf trio of shows --Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire — to return. NBC announced that it is airing breaking news instead, covering the pro-Trump insurrection at the Capitol and the Electoral College vote count from 8 p.m.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorRaine Group is joining the SPAC pack.The investment bank that has been a player in media and entertainment for the past dozen years has teamed with Marquee Sports, owner of the Chicago Cubs regional sports network, in a special purpose acquisition company that aims to acquire firms valued at $1 billion or more.Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp.

Chicago P.D., titled «Tender Age,» Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) and Burgess (Marina Squerciati) discover a child walking alone in the middle of the street, moments after sharing light banter about change being overrated.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked a well-known activist priest to step aside after receiving an allegation that he sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago. A letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich urged parishioners at St.

East Kilbride helped spread festive cheer. Staying connected has never been so important in these times of pandemic with strict social distancing guidelines, in place.And local care at home company CERA Care who cover South Lanarkshire is urging us to think about the vulnerable and isolated neighbours in our local communities as we head into the depths of winter.

Ayrshire region has the highest coronavirus case rate per 100,000 population in Scotland. The latest data from the festive period shows that East Ayrshire has the worst infection rate in the country over the past seven days.

At least seven people were killed – including three on Christmas Day—during the extended holiday weekend in Chicago, reports said. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that three people were killed in South Chicago early Sunday in a shooting.The three fatalities on Christmas included a shooting victim in Gage Park.

The date of R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago for child pornography and obstruction charges has been moved due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Associated Press.

direct to your inboxWe are all hoping for a happy and healthy Christmas this year. Health officials have already stressed the importance of staying home and keeping festive meet-ups brief ( up to three households can mix on December 25 in Tier 1-3 areas but not Tier 4).

Spider-Man, Mickey Mouse and other famous characters paid a special visit to a Chicago boy this Christmas season.   Clareon Williams, a 5-year-old who has been in medical care since November after being struck by a stray bullet that a mystery gunman fired into his home, was surprised Tuesday when superheroes and cartoon icons arrived at the Comer Children’s Hospital to drop off presents for him.  "This is what Christmas is about, bringing kids’ dreams to life," Early Walker, the president of I’m

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterTraffic is to be restricted in Kilwinning’s Main Street starting in the new year.The move comes, the council says, after the issue of traffic concerns in the town centre was raised by groups in the local community.It will mean no access for all vehicles between 10.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.Drivers in Kilwinning are being urged to now take note of the new restrictions.Councillor Jim

After his newborn baby girl Azaylia was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leaukaemia in October, Ashley Cain and partner Safiyya Vorajee were told she needed a stem cell transplant in order to beat it.The reality star, who previously shared an update on his daughter's battle, immediately took to social media to encourage people to register to donate stem cells to save Azaylia.

Clayton Davis The Chicago Film Critics Association has named Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” as this year’s big winner, netting five prizes, including best picture, director, actress (Frances McDormand), adapted screenplay and cinematography. Leading the CFCA nominations with seven, the Searchlight Pictures drama has performed astoundingly with the half dozen critics awards that have been announced thus far.

The New York, Los Angeles and Boston critics have had their say and now we begin the long, tedious rollout of other critics groups who insist their honors are not meant to have any influence on guild or Oscar voters. The Chicago Film Critics Association and Florida Film Critics Circle have now made their selections and anointed, respectfully, “Nomadland” and “First Cow” as Best Picture.

Nigella Lawson says it's okay, and her word is gospel when it comes to Christmas cooking. Even the cauliflower cheese can be mostly made on Christmas Eve, if you're having it.