Des Plaines Lifestyle
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Evans Scholarships awarded to three Rolling Green caddiesApr 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Three high school students who caddied at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights have been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full, four-year housing and tuition ...
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By the numbers: Journeys | The Road HomeApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - • 947: Number of people helped per year • $887,642: Annual budget • 9: Sources of funding (federal government, individuals, foundations, faith community, corporations, U...
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How Journeys helps homeless in Northwest suburbsApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - How Journeys | The Road Home helps the homeless get back on their feet
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Q&A with Bruce Freier, PADS site directorApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - Name: Bruce Freier Number of years volunteering: 13 years as site manager; nine years as site director at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights Q. How has vol...
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Thousands of Guatemalan schoolkids receive calculators thanks to local RotariansApr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Northbrook, IL - More than 20,000 solar-powered calculators are in the hands of Guatemalan schoolchildren, thanks to some quick calculations by local Rotarians. Student...
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Mount Prospect hunt with a twist - these eggs beepApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - The Mount Prospect Lions Club held an Easter egg hunt for visually impaired children with specially designed Easter eggs that beep Saturday afternoon at the Westbrook Sc...
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On Earth Day, donate used furniture and earn rewardsApr 20, 2017 11:00 pm - Earth Day is a time to promote earth-friendly practices such as recycling and sustainable living. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for people to find responsible and...
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Suburban Ministers Gather for Last WordsApr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - Six guest clergy spoke at the First United Methodist Church, Des Plaines, on April 14 on the poignant words Jesus said from the cross. Each speaker brought their own poi...
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'Steak Your Claim' at WACO's meat raffle April 29Apr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - Join the Woodfield Area Children's Organization's third annual "Steak Your Claim" meat raffle fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Real Time Sports, 11...
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ESO welcomes 8,700 students to youth concert program 'Compose Yourself'Apr 16, 2017 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra welcomed 8,700 area elementary and middle school students to the Ainsworth Concerts for Youth in early April. Students from Elgin, Arlingto...