by Eileen Daday | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
A world premiere opening takes place tonight at the Skokie Theatre for the Performing Arts with a script straight out of Hollywood. Picture actors arriving in limos, stepping onto a red carpet, meeting fans at a champagne reception and doing a talk-back after the...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
By his own estimation, singer Wayne Messmer has sung the national anthem “well over 5,000 times.” What started more than 40 years ago, with the Chicago Sting, now has included performances with the Chicago Blackhawks, White Sox, Bears, Bulls, Wolves and a...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
A dream that was years in the making has finally come true. Natalie Griffin and Amy Philpott, co-founders of Gerry’s Café, have finally landed a location. Their new coffee shop — designed to employ adults with disabilities — will be located at 1820...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
As one of two drum majors for Conant High School, senior Ananya Maddulapalli has marched in holiday parades, including last month, when she led the drumline into Woodfield Shopping Center as the mall welcomed Santa. But a little more than two weeks later, Ananya...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Members of the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights spent four hours on Wednesday stuffing more than 1,500 swag bags filled with giveaways from local sponsors. It’s a good problem to have, says Race Director Gary Silha. As it stands now, race entries are up nearly...