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Artistry in Motion’s Award Winning Weekend at DanceAmerica 2014 Mar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Artistry in Motion, the in-house dance company of the Des Plaines Park District, took home record top honors at DanceAmerica 2014, February 21 and 22, at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.
Artwork from Oakton students on displayMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Artwork from students at Oakton Community College is now on display at the Brickton Art Center in Park Ridge as part of a special exhibit, The Nature Project. The exhibit emphasizes “going green” and features paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and drawings, according to a news release.
Wine tasting banishes cabin fever for record crowdMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
On Saturday, February 22, over 450 people wined and dined at the 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting, benefitting Clearbrook’s Employment Services Program.
Palatine mom Hustles for loved ones Mar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Palatine mom Megan Kunz knows how scary it can be to rush a child to the hospital. Four years ago, Megan and her husband, John, made several worried trips to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital hoping to treat their 3-year-old son Jack as he gasped for air. It was terrifying to see him so sick, and it was still scary when doctors told them it was caused by asthma.
Spring Book Sale at Des Plaines Public Library Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Des Plaines Public Library Spring Book Sale is April 4-6, 2014
London CallingMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
The Dillon-Gavin School of Irish Dance located in Des Plaines, is sending six young dancers to compete in the World Championships of Irish Dance in London, England this April. Attached please find an article with two group photos for submission. I am a parent of one of the dancers and I do have additional action photos available, upon your request. Please feel free to contact me via this email address, with any questions or you can visit the school's website at www.dillon-gavin.com for more information.
Town hall on underage drinking scheduledMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
A town-hall meeting is scheduled in Park Ridge to address underage drinking and drug use, organizers said.
What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)?Feb 26, 2014 12:00 AM
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines endoscopy and ultrasound; this procedure allows a doctor to obtain detailed images of the digestive track.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is Hosting Community Blood Drive on March 5Feb 25, 2014 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5, 10 am – 4 pm in the Prairie Room at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 West Highway 22 in Barrington, Illinois.
Local chorus hosts annual fashion showFeb 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Looking for a way to warm up at the end of a long, cold winter? Preview spring and summer fashions at the 27th annual fashion show and luncheon hosted by award-winning chorus the Choral-Aires Chorus and Zzazz Productions.
Police: Evanston teen charged with stealing car with boy insideFeb 21, 2014 12:00 AM
An Evanston 18-year-old faces felony charges after police said he carjacked an Audi with a 5-year-old Park Ridge boy sleeping in the backseat. Deangelo Fountain, of Evanston, appeared in bond court Saturday on charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking, aggravated kidnapping and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle.
Warrenville karate team places at national tournamentFeb 21, 2014 12:00 AM
Members of the Baekwoon Mu Sul Tigers, led by Senseis Jeremy and Elijah Talbott, have made their mark again.
5-year-old Park Ridge boy in Amber Alert found unharmedFeb 20, 2014 12:00 AM
Police are searching for the man who carjacked a woman in Park Ridge Thursday afternoon, driving off in her 2012 Audi Q5 with her 5-year-old son strapped into his car seat in the back seat. The boy was found unharmed about two hours later in a residential neighborhood in Skokie, where the car had been abandoned, Park Ridge Police said. An alert resident called 911 after spotting the car. Police evidence technicians are currently processing the vehicle for clues. “I’m very confident we will find out who this is,” said Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski.
Roselle Artisan Handcrafts Hot Rod Cremation UrnsFeb 19, 2014 12:00 AM
Steve Shannon is filling the need for personalized custom cremation urns.
First Early Bird Drawing Deadline is February 21 for $1.6 Million Dream Home or $1.3 Million in CashFeb 19, 2014 12:00 AM
Some lucky person with a $150 raffle ticket will have a chance to win a magnificent $1.6 million Chicago dream home or $1.3 million in cash in the 3rd Annual Chicago Dream House Raffle to benefit The Hope Institute for Children and Families. Individuals that purchase their $150 raffle tickets by February 21 will be entered to win a car or $25,000 cash, as well as the dream house, and over 550 other prizes, including vacations, cars and electronics. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chicagoraffle.com or by phone by calling 800-697-7734. The early bird drawing will take place on March 5.
Park Ridge residents show great generosityFeb 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Nicole Sheridan of Operation Christmas Child writes to thank Park Ridge residents for their generosity in helping thousands of suffering children worldwide this Christmas. "Through their efforts, we were able to collect 4,889 shoeboxes - filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items," she writes.
West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission Extends Deadline for Art Banner Submissions Feb 12, 2014 12:00 AM
West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission Extends Deadline for Art Banner Submissions Juror Selected for Annual Competition
Images: Maine East IDTA Regional Competition Feb 9, 2014 12:00 AM
Area schools competed in the Illinois Drill Team Association regionals held Sunday at Maine East High School in Park Ridge.
Foster: Stop cutting heroin addiction helpFeb 7, 2014 12:00 AM
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a Naperville Democrat, took to the House floor this week to criticize cuts to federal money used to fight heroin abuse in the same week award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died from an apparent overdose this week.
Attend a free College Transfer FairFeb 7, 2014 12:00 AM
If you’re looking for information about higher education, you won’t want to miss a free Transfer College Fair from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Oakton Community College, Room 1604, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des