Elburn Lifestyle
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Bridging the gap: Sherman's bilingual advocate for the Elgin area communitySep 19, 2023 8:32 PM - Juan Rivero recalls leaving his home in Mexico City at age nine and immigrating to the United States with his parents and siblings. Like many immigrant children, Rivero faced isolation because of the language barrier and struggled with his identity.
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Greenfields of Geneva classic pits senior against senior in competitive eventSep 19, 2023 8:09 PM - It's one of the most highly anticipated times of the year -- the GreenFields of Geneva's Classic!
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Sip, savor and save bees at The Graceful Ordinary and Barr Hill Gin's special eventSep 19, 2023 10:23 AM - The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles and Barr Hill Gin host an evening of bee education and appreciation, with food and drinks highlighting the work of the important pollinators, on Monday, Sept. 25. A portion of proceeds will benefit Bee The Change, a Vermont farm dedicated to supporting bees by planting pollinating habitats in vacant fields.
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Festivals Sept. 22-28: Long Grove Apple Fest, Oktoberfests, Art in the Barn and moreSep 19, 2023 6:00 AM - Gear up for fall at the annual Long Grove Apple Fest, suburban Oktoberfests, Barrington's Art in the Barn, Pioneer Day in Glen Ellyn and more.
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A sweet spot: Merrithey cooking up ideas to make her Tiny Kitchen a big deal
Sep 18, 2023 11:13 AM - Sometimes businesses aren't so much planned as they just happen naturally, an outgrowth of who we are as individuals. That's the way it was with The Tiny Kitchen. Its origins can be found during owner Megan Merrithey's high school years at Glenbard East in Lombard, when she started decorating cakes for sale.
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Fox Valley Marathon a great way to see scenic viewsSep 17, 2023 7:44 PM - There are many ways to experience the beauty of Fox Valley and about 2,500 runners got to experience it recently by racing to the finish line through charming historic communities!
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A second chance in the sky: Rehabbed great horned owl returns to wildSep 16, 2023 8:08 AM - After about six weeks of care, Anderson Humane released a great horned owl back into the wild Friday at Campton Forest Preserve. Rehabbers believe the owl was suffering from West Nile virus and another infection.
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DeMoon Family Foundation awards milk grant to Wayne Township Food PantrySep 16, 2023 12:19 AM - The DeMoon Family Foundation recently awarded the Wayne Township Food Pantry with a $20,000 grant to fund the pantry's Fresh Milk Program through 2023.
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Batavia church to host 'Rockstar Bingo' fundraiserSep 15, 2023 3:13 PM - The Congregational Church of Batavia invites the community to join in "Rockstar Bingo" on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Scarecrow contest application deadline has been extendedSep 15, 2023 11:52 AM - The St. Charles Business Alliance has extended the deadline entry for the 2023 Scarecrow Contest at St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend.
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