Chip Brooks, co-owner of Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, has enjoyed writing a series of musicals depicting snapshots of Arlington Heights history. Next week, for the first time, he will present an encore presentation of his original work, Death of the Cardinals: the...

It was in sixth grade that Jorge Cruz-Hernandez followed in the footsteps of his older sister, picking up the clarinet. He would switch to saxophone later in middle school and ultimately learned to play the bassoon once he reached Schaumburg High School. "Ever since...

Quick, what to Hey Nonny's Women's Jazz Festival and SIX, the smash hit musical, have in common? They both feature jazz pianist and music director, JoAnn Daugherty, in their shows. Daugherty played keyboard and conducted the pit orchestra for the touring production of...

Have you noticed? It seems like increasingly, the Grinch is more popular than Santa during the holidays. A series of TikTok videos even explore this phenomenon, but Natalie Griffin, co-founder of Gerry's Cafe in Arlington Heights, has her own theory: "I think the...

As St. Raymond de Penafort Church celebrates its 75th anniversary this year of serving families in Mount Prospect and the Northwest suburbs, this much they know: While its pastors and associate pastors have changed over the years, its lay parishioners have partnered...

New head football coach Robbie Gould met with the press Thursday at Saint Viator High School, and the excitement was palpable. The former 11-year placekicker for the Bears and the franchise's leading scorer, takes over after coaching the Rolling Meadows Mustangs last...

The story of Dickens' A Christmas Carol is familiar to most theatergoers, but the adaptation playing now at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, is well, warmer, according to Executive Director David Victor. "Though it's the same one-act adaptation, this year's tale...

"To say we were caught off guard -- would be an understatement." That's how Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Superintendent Scott Rowe described his reaction to learning that the White House had invited district officials to attend what they called the...

Gertie Rodig of Arlington Heights turned 102 earlier this month, but don't tell her that. She's too busy enjoying life and especially meeting new people. Her family threw an open house to celebrate her birthday, in the home where Gertie has lived since she and her...

Junior Emily Griffis is involved in nearly every music ensemble at Conant High School, from playing her flute and piccolo in the school's top band, as well as in the orchestra wind ensemble. She also plays piano with the jazz ensemble, and even teaches piano to...