by Eileen Daday | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
The campus of Illinois State University in Normal is the epicenter of high school theatre this weekend, as it opens up its facilities as a co-sponsor of the Illinois Theatre Fest, now in its 50th year. More than 4,000 students and teachers will descend on the campus,...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Don’t look now, but Buddy the Elf was spotted skating with patrons at the West Meadows Ice Arena in Rolling Meadows. Other recent notables included Olaf from Frozen, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Ralphie from A Christmas Story and Willie Wonka, all skating and...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
For 30 years, United Airlines and its employees have worked to bring holiday magic to children battling serious illnesses. Each December, they partner with Cal’s Angels and Make-a-Wish Foundation to create a flight to the North Pole and a visit with Santa. This...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Leave it to resourceful teens to get things done. Consider this lifesaving event organized by students at Buffalo Grove High School: Just last year they formed the second American Red Cross Club in District 214 — following the lead of Elk Grove High School...
by Eileen Daday | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fresh on the heels of being named the best farmer’s market in the state, officials with the Arlington Heights Farmer’s Market are bringing it back Saturday for a one-day event they call the Arlington Heights Winter Market. For the second year, the Winter...
