In the News

Chicago’s major metro and neighborhood outlets spotlight Mercy Circle’s community outreach initiatives and residents’ perspectives and experiences. Journalists also rely on staff members for expert advice for seniors and their families. Here are some of the dozens of stories which appear throughout the year.

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Mercy Circle recently held its inaugeral Irish Classic golf tournament, raising $75,000 to underwrite costs for refreshing the decor of Baggot Street, Mercy Circle’s community for residents benefiting from memory care support.

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Mercy Circle to host Irish Classic outing

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Bob Miller and Tom Ramsden

Irish Classic golf tournament to benefit Mercy Circle senior living community

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Bob Miller and Tom Ramsden

Mercy Circle’s Irish Classic: a new tradition of support Chicago Doesn’t lack for traditions. But, there’s always froom for one more.

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Senior Housing Notes: Grab your clubs.

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Mother McAuley students Maeve Zuber and Evie Skog, left, and Srah Clark, far right, enjoy Rainbow Cones with Sister Nancy Kennelly and Chicago Alderman Matt O’Shea at Mercy Circle in Chicago.

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Heaven Didn’t Wait: A Self-Appointed Therapy Dog Finds His Flock

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Student and resident painting pots

Macs With Mercy create reminders of spring

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Macs with Mercy Helps Pat’s Pantry Mark Five Years of Service

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Mercy Circle Named Best Short-Term Rehab by US News & World Report for a fifth year in a row

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MACS with Mercy launched its third year with help from the Black Student Union Club. The program is a joint effort between Mother McAuley High School, Alderman Matt O’Shea of Chicago’s 19th Ward, and Mercy Circle, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement communit

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MC accepts award

Mercy Circle honored the award winner as well as two other nurses nominated for The DAISY Award

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Margaret Carroll

New Mercy Circle resident Margaret Carroll shares her storied career at the Chicago Tribune
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Someone to know: One woman’s blessed, active, beautiful life

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Students painting with resident

Mother McAuley students foster friendships with Mercy sisters

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Students preparing Easter backpacks

Queen of Martyrs students Kelly Rice, Sofia Rivera, Evan Hoffbauer and C. C. McGreal joined Mercy Circle residents recently to prepare Easter backpacks for 45 homeless children and teens living at Margaret’s Village.

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Planting herbs in pots

MACs with Mercy plants herbs for food pantry
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Jim Brett with students

Jim Brett discovers a renewed sense of community in his new home at Mercy Circle
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MC earns accolades

Mercy Circle earns accolades for care
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10th Anniversary Celebration

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Smartphone technology can help make your life less complicated
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Seventh graders at Queen of Martyrs School team up with Mercy Circle residents to deliver the spirit of Easter to homeless children and teens at Margaret’s Village’s shelters

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Generations come together under one roof
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2 women lighting an Advent candle

A time to celebrate
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3 women organizing presents

Mercy Circle residents sponsor annual gift drive
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Mercy Circle in Top 100 workplaces
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Faith-based communities serve up comfort and food for thought
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