Maple Park Lifestyle
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Stealing the show: Furry, four-footed actor highlights 'Annie the Musical' at Aurora Central HighApr 05, 2025 2:21 pm - On Friday, Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in "Annie the Musical!," at Aurora Central High School. The show continues Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.
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‘Spelling Bee’ musical stirs middle school memoriesApr 04, 2025 4:00 am - Sometimes a theatrical production can stir specific memories, and that was the case last week when enjoying “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Copley Theatre in Aurora.
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ECC culinary students learn from renowned chef and alum Zach LaidlawMar 31, 2025 9:50 pm - Internationally renowned chef Zach Laidlaw returned to his alma mater, Elgin Community College, for a live culinary demonstration showcasing his expertise and dedication to quality culinary artistry.
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Kane County sets dates for low-cost vaccine and microchip clinicsMar 04, 2025 5:55 pm - Kane County Animal Control will be offering its low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinics starting April 26.
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‘Hope and healing’: Kane County Child Advocacy Center enlists therapy dog to comfort young victimsMar 01, 2025 1:04 pm - Kane County children who are victims of crime may find some comfort in the child advocacy center’s newly sworn-in four-legged member.
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Kane County celebrates Hamid Ahmed for 50 years of serviceFeb 19, 2025 2:59 pm - At 83, Hamid Ahmed remains an active presence at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva, marking 50 years of service in January 2025 — the longest tenure of any full-time county employee.
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Students advocate, find shared experiences at annual Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental HealthFeb 18, 2025 3:48 pm - Sophie Dado had a message for everyone in the room at Elgin Community College. She had written down a quote that stuck with her, and she wanted the adults in the room to...
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‘Not just a river’: How communities can affect health of the Fox watershedFeb 03, 2025 12:42 pm - Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, emphasized the importance of caring for the watershed of the Fox River in a recent presentation.
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Bicyclist fatalities: How Illinois aligns with — and differs from — national trendsJan 29, 2025 6:00 am - Statewide biking fatality data for the past seven years, collected by Ride Illinois, offers insights on some characteristics of biking fatalities when compared to national trends.
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Maple Park horse sanctuary at risk of losing home without major donationsJan 19, 2025 8:35 am - With their farm on the market and a barn full of animals in their care, leaders of Maple Park animal rescue Casey’s Safe Haven are scrambling to raise funds or be faced with an “unthinkable” decision.