by Eileen Daday | Jul 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Documentary filmmaker Allison Walsh is on a roll. Her documentary All of the Above has drawn rave reviews – and awards — at film festivals across the country. But nothing excites her more than to be able to present the film back where it all started, at her alma...
by Eileen Daday | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Chicago Snowballs return to Schaumburg Friday night — with their entertaining, Savannah Bananas style of play — to open a two-game series against their friendly rival, the Rocket Squirrels. The first game takes place at 6:30 p.m. Friday while...
by Eileen Daday | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
In celebrating the 250th anniversary of America, the Wheaton Municipal Band is thinking big, as in featuring 250 piccolos to perform the climactic solo in John Philip Sousa’s famous march, Stars and Stripes Forever. “We are seeking current and former...
by Eileen Daday | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
What started out as an employee picnic and boat ride for Western Electric employees in Chicago, turned tragic in a matter of minutes. On July 24, 1915, the S.S. Eastland rolled onto its side while still tied to the dock along the Chicago River, leading to the loss of...
by Eileen Daday | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Corn Fest returns Saturday, Aug. 1 to the Community Church of Rolling Meadows for its 69th year. That’s right. Church leaders held their first Corn Fest in 1957, as something of a backyard barbecue for its members, before growing it each year with more and more...
