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Campton Hills farm hosts open house this weekend Jun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
A baby alpaca was born Tuesday at Waldron Grove Alpacas in Campton Hills. Alpaca farm owners Susan and Ron Waldron will host an open house this weekend. They have open houses every year -- one in fall, one in spring. The farm house was built in 1875, and Susan uses alpaca fiber in clothing and tapestries.
Old Time Pottery Schedules Grand Opening for West Chicago StoreJun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Old Time Pottery Schedules Grand Opening for West Chicago Store
ComEd Offers Customers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences in “Coolest Summer Ever” PromotionJun 19, 2013 12:00 AM
ComEd customers can feed a giraffe, throw out the first pitch and win more prizes and experiences through social media promotion offering unique prizes at iconic northern Illinois destinations.
Historic Campton town hall open house planned for Saturday Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Campton Township officials will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the township's original town hall, 4N498 Town Hall Road, Campton Hills. The open house is the first since the township landed a $60,000 grant to repair the foundation and use the building, which was erected in 1874, for educational purposes.
A new generation of directors leads CTE in ‘iSing’ Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
When Allison Cherry stepped onto the Children’s Theatre of Elgin stage in 1992 as a second-grader, she never dreamed that she would one day end up running the show. But 20 years later, Cherry, a 28-year-old teacher at Prairie View Grade School in Burlington, will direct "iSing: Sounds of a New Generation," which will be presented June 21-23 and June 28-30 at the Elgin Community College Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre.
Burlington Celebrates Independence on July 3 2013Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Burlington will once again have the greatest small community salute to Veterans past and present followed by fireworks after dark
Fox Valley Rep hosts "All About The Girls" Breast Cancer Fundraiser: an afternoon of food, theater, and celebrating girl strength!Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Fox Valley Rep and Susan G. Komen have partnered up and is presenting an afternoon of food, shopping, and a theater performance at Pheasant Run Resort to support breast cancer survivors, Susan G. Komen, and Fox Valley Repertory.
neXt Gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday – Presents Native AmericanStorytellingJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The St Charles Arts Council in partnership with the St. Charles Public Library is presenting storytelling for the whole family at the neXt Gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday on Sunday, June 23rd from 2 to 2:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 228 W. Main St. in St. Charles.
One Truck, One Goal: Charity fundraiser at Schaumburg Boomers seeks to fill semi truck with sports gear for kids in need.Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Northbrook-based charity Gear for Goals is partnering with the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Team on Friday, June 21st to host a large scale donation drive to benefit children in need in the U.S. and internationally.
Daily Herald visits St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Daily Herald employees were special guests at a recent meeting of the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis. Jim Davis, DuPage and Fox Valley news director, presented the history of the Daily Herald from its beginning in 1871 in Arlington Heights to its present location and ownership by Paddock Publications.
Suburban districts spend $320,800 opposing online charter school planJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The appeal process for a proposed suburban virtual charter school was cut short last week — but not before 18 suburban school districts spent more than $320,800 in legal fees fighting the issue. Not to mention the hundreds of hours school staffs spent researching the proposal, officials say.
Faith Lutheran Church hosts international and highly acclaimed Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass in ConcertJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Faith Lutheran Church is hosting the international and highly acclaimed Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass in Concert. Joining them will be a special appearance by the Exalt Brass ensemble.
ComEd Offers Customers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences in “Coolest Summer Ever” PromotionJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Coolest Summer Ever is an 11-week social media promotion from ComEd offering participants once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes at some of the coolest locations in Chicagoland. Visit ComEd’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ComEd to enter.
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital: New Exhibit at the West Chicago City MuseumJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital: New Exhibit at the West Chicago City Museum
Digital Photography Flower and Garden WorkshopJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Learn to take expert photos of your gardens and flowers.
Life Insurance 101Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Generally speaking there are two types of insurance: term insurance and permanent insurance.
Insect Stings and Bites This SummerJun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
With summer just around the corner and everyone anxious to spend time outside, keep in mind that stinging insects and ticks will also be out during the warmer months as well.
June 19 is ‘Lazarus House Good Neighbor Day’ Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
June 19 marks “Lazarus House Good Neighbor Day,” which is a great time to remember that homelessness is still among us, says Lazarus House Executive Director Liz Eakins.
Girl Scouts Offer Summer Horse Program!Jun 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Girls will be aMAZED at how horses can help them make better friendships! Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is offering a four-day aMAZING Horses program on July 10, 17, 24, and 31, from 9 a.m.–12 Noon, at BPS Friends, 47W635 Beith Rd., in Maple Park.
Moving Picture: The art of fly-fishing Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Mark Domagalski of Campton Hills is the purest kind of fisherman you'll find. The avid fly fisherman crafts his own flies from many different types of materials, and says he really enjoys wading into a stream and catching a fish on something he created himself. “It’s really fulfilling when you tie your own fly and you actually catch fish on it. It’s really a full circle,” he said.