by Eileen Daday | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Palatine native Ria Iyer was only a sophomore when she learned she had been selected to be part of the drum major team at UCLA. Having led her Palatine High School marching band as drum major, she had enough confidence and drive to audition. When she made it, little...
by Eileen Daday | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Angel Basilio didn’t know until high school what he wanted to do for a living, but a unique internship made a life-changing impression. For the last two years, Basilio participated in a fire service internship offered over spring break. The immersion program is...
by Eileen Daday | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Nate has been working at Gerry’s Cafe in Arlington Heights nearly since it opened in 2023, and one of his favorite days of the year occurs Saturday, March 21: World Down Syndrome Day. That’s when he gets to show off his colorful, mismatched socks to those...
by Eileen Daday | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Schaumburg-based UPS for DownS — United Parent Support for Down Syndrome — continues to be a leader in inclusive theater. Its annual musical truly advances the organization’s mission of inspiring community acceptance by sharing the abilities of...
by Eileen Daday | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
On the heels of winning the Village of Arlington Heights’ Cultural Arts Award — for his ability to enhance the community through music — St. James Music Director Tamaron Conseur will direct a major classical work on Thursday: Verdi’s Requiem....
