Green Oaks Lifestyle
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The doors of a former mansion opened 100 years ago as Libertyville's first library
Oct 22, 2021 6:23 AM - The Cook Memorial Public Library District has been hosting a variety of activities in recent months to mark its centennial. But a significant date on that long timeline will pass today without fanfare. -
Neighbors in the News: Elmhurst Realtor named president-elect of state organization
Oct 21, 2021 6:26 AM - Elmhurst resident and Realtor Michael Gobber, was installed as the 2022 president-elect of Illinois REALTORS. He is the designated managing broker and partner of Century 21 Affiliated in Westchester.
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Festivals Oct. 22-28: Howlin' at the Moon, Terror in the Timbers, Halloween fests and more
Oct 21, 2021 8:00 AM - From Naper Settlement's Howlin' at the Moon to Witches and Wizards of Woodstock to Terror in the Timbers in Elgin to Pier Pumpkin Lights in Chicago, there's no shortage of Halloween events and fall fests to check out this weekend. -
Good News Sunday: Women veterans recognized for their service on first all-female honor flight
Oct 17, 2021 7:30 AM - Good News Sunday: Meet the 93 veterans who flew to Washington, D.C., on Illinois' first all-women honor flight. -
Festivals Oct. 15-21: Wizard World Chicago, Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns & more
Oct 14, 2021 12:34 PM - Making weekend plans? There are lots of options as Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns lights up the Chicago Botanic Garden, All Hallows Eve haunts Naper Settlement, and fall fests across the suburbs offer family-friendly fun. -
Constable: Among first to free Paris, Libertyville veteran gets highest French medal at age 99
Oct 12, 2021 5:20 AM - As one of the first soldiers to roll into Paris after defeating the Germans during World War II, Leonard Brzostowski is getting the recognition he deserves. In a ceremony at the Consulate General of France in Chicago on his 99th birthday, the Libertyville man was presented with the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction.
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How controversy has changed the way Columbus' story is taught in schools
Oct 11, 2021 6:11 AM - For generations, students in American elementary schools were taught Christopher Columbus "sailed the ocean blue" to discover America in 1492. But with growing controversy, lessons about Columbus are much more nuanced today in suburban classrooms, at least in the higher grades. -
Good News Sunday: At age 96, Glen Ellyn artist recognized for her work
Oct 10, 2021 7:30 AM - At age 96, Mary Marchese of Glen Ellyn is getting some public recognition for her artwork. The Glen Ellyn Public Library is featuring 50 of her oil paintings on its Gallery Wall. -
Ready to fly: Monarchs raised at Libertyville High School prepare for their winter migration
Oct 8, 2021 5:15 PM - Monarch butterflies raised in an environmental science classroom at Libertyville High School are set to be released for their long, perilous migration to the mountains outside Mexico City. -
Gurnee students learn local history and share facts with forest preserve visitors
Oct 8, 2021 6:00 AM - An after-school program led fourth- and fifth-grade students in Gurnee on a journey learning local history and sharing their knowledge with visitors at four forest preserves.
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