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Brain food: How to ‘trick’ kids into eating healthy May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
When Christine Palumbo served food to her kids, she conveniently forgot to mention that it was healthy. She simply told them how delicious it would be — even before they got to taste it.
Camps Combine Outdoor Experiences with Girls’ Modern Interests May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Golf lessons, astronomy, art and sailing among the fun activities offered at local Girl Scout camps
Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Center Receives Accreditation from NAPBCMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its Breast Center has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a prestigious program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday Announces ArtistsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday announces the invited Native American Artists and the juried local artists whose work will be in the gallery, the latest in the series of Pop-Up Art Galleries being produced and sponsored by the St Charles Arts Council, its volunteers, and sponsors.
Guerin Prep soccer wins 1st regional title in school historyMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The girls' soccer team at Guerin College Preparatory High School has earned their first regional title in the school's 50-year history.
Music Workshop for Early Childhood Educators and Camp CounselorsMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup has songs for Summer Camp and Summer School!
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven ArtistsMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
West Chicago's Community Art Banner Project Answers A Question of Balance From the Perspective of Eleven Artists
Woodlands Academy Celebrates Community ServiceMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Students recognized for various community service projects. Many did 50+ hours more than they needed.
Jim Crow Workshop Follow-upMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
A follow-up workshop and film presenting the talk given by best-selling author, Michelle Alexander on her book, "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will be held at the Round Lake Area Library on Sunday, May 19th from 12:30 to 3:30pm.
Owners have right to improve Wrigley May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Northbrook letter to the editor: Someone needs to explain the financial/legal business concept behind the term "friendly confines" to the parasitic-like rooftop owners and political operators in Chicago.
Clear red tape for severely disabled May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Northbrook letter to the editor: A few weeks ago, I traveled to Springfield to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the need for the state to make improvements in the approval process for complex rehab equipment.
First Color-A-Thon a Huge Success!May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Aristotle Preschool and Kindergarten, part of the Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles held its first Color-A-Thon. This almsgiving project provided students and their families ways to use their time, talents, and treasures and help two organizations.
Chicago Philharmonic to name Larry Rachleff as music director emeritus at May 24 concertMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
First Scout to Achieve New STEM Supernova AwardMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Eugene Lim, the first Scout to earn the new Boy Scouts of America's Supernova Award in the Three Fires Council service area will be recognized at the Council Annual Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Hotel Arista located in Naperville.
Global Charity kicks up relief efforts on the home front with martial arts gear donation to Highland Park Program serving low-income Hispanic childrenMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Gear For Goals partners with Working Together to provide Tae Kwon Do Equipment for children seeking to learn self-defense and pride
Choosing a Life Insurance ProviderMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Let's talk about Choosing a Life Insurance Provider. There are a number of factors that go into picking the right insurance company or companies for your insurance needs.
Madigan: Putting pension costs on schools ‘going to happen’ May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Thursday that a controversial pension solution that would require suburban school districts to eventually pick up the tab for their teacher's retirement costs is inevitable. "This is going to happen," the powerful Chicago Democrat said. But not everyone agreed.
Summer is smart time to boost student grades, test scores May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
To get kids ready for the next school year, Glenview's ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services Is holding a “Learning Summer Camp” where tutors provide in-home one-on-one instruction. From July 15 until August 10, 2013, students from all grades will be able to hone their school skills at home.
Find out what it's like to grow up in a Frank Lloyd Wright houseMay 7, 2013 12:00 AM
For 17 years our family owned a prairie-style home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908. I will be in Chicago May 17th sharing my story through an engaging, educational and free multimedia presentation. see www.kimbixler.com