All Stories from August 8, 2016 (Change date)
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Writing thank you notes isn't always necessaryAug 09, 2016 12:58 pm - Q. My daughter suffers from general anxiety and just finished middle school. To thank her teachers for helping her through her moments of panic, I made each of them a ni...
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See silent movies at historic 1896 one-room schoolhouse Aug. 10Aug 10, 2016 7:08 am - When was the last time you attended a silent movie? Yes, a movie with no sound! On Wednesday, Aug. 10, join the Mount Prospect Historical Society at the museum campus, ...
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Food for Fines Returns August 15-31Aug 10, 2016 7:05 am - Clear out your cupboards, and you could clear out your overdue library fines. From August 15-30, the Northbrook Public Library is running its annual Food for Fines event...
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Family activities can help stop "summer slide"Dec 31, 1969 6:00 pm - As students enjoy their summer vacation, it's important to be aware of the loss in academic skills and knowledge that is inherent with a three-month break from school. ...
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Fox Valley Robotics kick off season of robotics for kidsAug 15, 2016 3:44 pm - Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics is opening registration for its 15th season with new robotics challenges for kids in first to 12th grades. The LegoWolves Divisi...
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Islamic Society of North America returns to Chicago for largest American Muslim conventionAug 09, 2016 7:46 pm - The Islamic Society of North America will be hosting its 53rd annual convention in Chicago Sept. 2-5. The theme this year is "Turning Points: Navigating Challenges, Sei...
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Enjoy lunch, performance of 'The Gift and the Curse' Sept. 1Aug 09, 2016 8:45 pm - On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church invites you to enjoy a lunch and performance by Karen Berk Barak of "The Gift and the Curse."...
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September Art Exhibit at Des Plaines Public LibraryAug 09, 2016 7:33 am - An exhibit featuring the oil and watercolor paintings of artist Elaine Tejcek can be viewed throughout the month of September at the Des Plaines Public Library's 3rd flo...
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Fresh, tasty comfort food dominates menu at Babcock's Grove House in LombardAug 16, 2016 6:58 pm - After an auspicious start some two months ago, Lombard's new Babcock's Grove House is already looking like a winner. The casual eatery, run by local residents Steve and ...
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Des Plaines Day Camps join for annual Field DayAug 09, 2016 1:12 pm - More than 450 kids from eight different Des Plaines Park District summer day camps participated in the fourth annual Camp Field Day Wednesday, July 20, at Prairie Lakes ...