St. Charles Lifestyle
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Riviera, Toronado owners gather in the suburbsJul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Buick Rivieras were the talk of the town as dozens of the swanky cruisers gathered at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles June 30 to July 3. The autos all took part in th...
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Exercise, patriotism and a good cause in St. Charles 'Freedom' runJul 04, 2015 1:00 am - When soon-to-be St. Charles East High School senior Michael Gerkin rounded the last turn in the LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve Saturday morning to be the first finisher in t...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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Try Bard-inspired crafts at Shakespeare in the Park July 18Jul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - Enjoy a preshow bite-sized Bard craft with Aurora native and Shakespeare's Seasons illustrator Shannon Whitt at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Island Park in Geneva. Whitt...
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Shakou's contemporary Japanese cuisine wowsJun 30, 2015 6:00 am - Armed with a creative Asian fusion menu, Shakou has managed to spice up the already-lively restaurant scene in St. Charles since its mid-April debut. The spacious two-st...
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Learn about 'Birds and Murder' at Elgin museum July 18Jun 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Joel Greenberg will discuss "Of Birds and Murder: The Life of Nathan Leopold" at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. on Elgin's east si...
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Sign up now for 'Craft Until You Drop Retreat'Jun 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Can't find time to craft? Join a fun-filled Crafting Day with a "Craft Until You Drop Retreat" on Saturday, July 18, at Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake, 5N600 Hanson ...
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Discover the 1840s at Garfield Farm Museum campsJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Children, age 8 to 15, will have a chance to discover what life was like in the 1840s at Garfield Farm during two three-day camps this summer. The first session runs fr...
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Sedgebrook resident's book looks at life as a spyJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - "Always carry a can opener," advises former United States spy and Sedgebrook resident Phil Wertz, "you never know when it will come in handy." Phil's job in the Counter ...
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Rain or shine? 5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Rain has ruined more than a few days lately. This weekend, plan a few outdoor options - and a few indoor backups - should Mother Nature continue to dampen our summer spi...