Think moth balls will do the trick in preserving your wedding gown or your father's military uniform, for posterity? Think again, says Stephanie Lee, Curator of the collection at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. In a first time effort, Lee will conduct a...

A unique display of Arlington Heights' native Jimmy Garoppolo's  helmet and cleats from his years with the San Francisco 49ers, drew lots of engagement last fall at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and now it turns out to be award-winning. The exhibit of the...

Creators of the newly launched MaddBear Arts Foundation say they are dedicated to bringing the Northwest suburbs to life through the power of performance and expression. Henry Beardsley, Karuna Maddava and Joe Crimmins, all share a passion for the arts, especially at...

Allison Walsh, a 2012 graduate of Prospect High School, will see her documentary, All of the Above,  showcased today at the Milwaukee Film Festival. As the featured film, it airs in the festival's main theater that seats 1,000 people. And that's just the start of a...

Each concert presented by the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band has a theme and its next one on Sunday is no different. In an unusual twist, the band will perform music from familiar PBS TV shows, which they expect families in the audience will recognize and...

Six months after being named "best in Illinois," the Arlington Heights Farmers Market returns -- in less than one month -- on Saturday, May 9. It figures to be a  happening place when it returns to its familiar setting on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Museum...

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...

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 the...

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 in the...

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 people with Down...