Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Teen credits doctors, family, faith for recovery from brain injuryMar 23, 2021 5:30 am - Cruising through Elgin's Williamsburg Green neighborhood on a golf cart driven by her friend around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 17-year-old Breanna Kozlowski was ...
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The Bridge's annual black tie gala goes virtual April 17Mar 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bridge Youth & Family Services will celebrate more than 55 years of helping children, teens, and families in the community. The annual Gala Benefit will be held onli...
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Construction of Rosemont public safety building starting soonMar 16, 2021 11:00 pm - Architects are putting the finishing touches on designs for Rosemont's new public safety department headquarters north of the Allstate Arena, now that the area has been ...
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Dining events: Restaurants pumped for March MadnessMar 16, 2021 10:00 am - March Madness Ready for the NCAA basketball tournament? So are some suburban restaurants, with COVID-19 protocols in place, of course. Here are some specials you might w...
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Two Arlington Heights girls make history by earning Eagle Scout rankMar 16, 2021 6:00 am - A pair of Arlington Heights girls joined a historic group last month when they were honored as members of the first class of female Eagle Scouts in the country. Madeline...
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Taste of Des Plaines canceled due to pandemic for second straight yearMar 16, 2021 1:00 am - Even as suburbanites get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Taste of Des Plaines festival has been canceled because of the pandemic for the second straight year. The festi...
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How will graduations happen in the suburbs this year? Prepare to be outdoorsMar 15, 2021 5:30 am - Parking lots, football stadiums and athletic fields will serve as graduation venues this spring as school districts adapt to ever-evolving pandemic limitations. Several ...
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Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Extends Deadline For NominationsMar 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, celebrating its 30th year, has extended the deadline for nominations for new inductees. The new deadline for nominations is April 30, 2021...
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The Northwest Circle of Friends Women's Club Supports Needy IndividualsMar 12, 2021 10:00 pm - In February, The Northwest Circle of Friends (formerly, Welcome Wagon,) generously donated 138 pairs of new children's socks, 151 pairs of underwear, 12 T-shirts, five c...
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Des Plaines mourns loss of longtime parks leader Bill YatesMar 10, 2021 10:00 pm - You'd be hard pressed to find a facet of life in the Des Plaines area Bill Yates didn't impact in a positive way. From park district commissioner to Boy Scout leader to ...