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...

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. The concert takes place...

The jazz band from Warren Township High School earned the title of grand champion Saturday at Jazz in the Meadows, hosted by Rolling Meadows High School. Driven by its trumpet section -- which took first in its class --  Warren's jazz band has won the festival five...

Members of the District 214 Education Foundation found the perfect partner to help them create a free, Prom Pop-Up Boutique: Tracy Drost of Arlington Heights, Mrs. Illinois America 2025. Often working behind the scenes, foundation members strive to fuel opportunity...

Elk Grove High School senior Parker Gardner knew he wanted to hold a clothing drive for his Eagle Scout project, but he had no idea that the surrounding neighborhoods in Elk Grove Village would respond so warmly to the idea. One big reason, he says, was the...