Carpentersville Lifestyle
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As more suburban schools switch to artificial turf, injury debate carries onNov 01, 2025 12:00 pm - As more and more synthetic turf fields are installed at suburban high school athletic fields, questions remain about whether they leave athletes more susceptible to injury.
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How The Roosevelt aims to fit into Geneva neighborhoodOct 29, 2025 10:39 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a closer look at The Roosevelt, a mixed-use building under construction on Geneva’s east side, which will feature a blend of vintage and modern elements as well as a professionally-designed landscape plan.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 2-8Oct 28, 2025 5:53 pm - Upcoming events and workshops hosted by various garden clubs and organizations in the Chicago area, covering topics like glaciers' impact on landscape, houseplant care, holiday tablescaping, and more.
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Immanuel Lutheran to host free Veterans Dinner Nov. 9Oct 27, 2025 4:26 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee is hosting its seventh annual Free Dinner for Veterans on Nov. 9, serving meals in two shifts to honor local veterans.
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Behind the scenes: How volunteers, advocacy make suburbs more bike-friendlyOct 27, 2025 9:58 am - Visible are bike rodeos, community rides, and bike information booths. Behind the scenes are the unsung community heroes - local volunteers planning, organizing and often staffing various events.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 26-Nov. 1Oct 21, 2025 2:58 pm - Upcoming gardening events, workshops, and club meetings in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like succulent propagation, putting gardens to bed for winter, houseplant care, and holiday decorations.
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‘Best thing in the world’: Hundreds receive free care at Heal Elgin clinicOct 19, 2025 6:45 pm - Patients came for free health care and left with priceless smiles during the Heal Elgin clinic Sunday at the Judson University Fitness Center in Elgin.
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Algonquin Garden Club supports local environmental initiatives with grantsOct 16, 2025 12:39 am - The Algonquin Garden Club has an annual spring plant sale in May. The proceeds from that sale go directly to environmental causes, because “Nature's beauty is our duty.”
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Community mobilizes to fight hunger amid cuts to food assistance with Elgin Area CROP Hunger WalkOct 15, 2025 2:24 pm - The Elgin Area CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise funds for local food pantries and global humanitarian aid programs, with a goal of $40,000 and 150 walkers.
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First Presbyterian presents $10K donation to PADS of ElginOct 14, 2025 11:14 pm - First Presbyterian Church of Elgin has made a $10,000 donation to PADS of Elgin to support critical homeless services. The contribution addresses funding gap as COVID-era resources sunset.