West Chicago Lifestyle
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Two trees for Amanda: How West Chicago community rallied around mom's lossJun 21, 2019 1:00 am - Nearly three weeks ago, Lee Ann Meiborg shed tears of sadness and anger as she sat in her car outside West Chicago High School, where a tree planted 15 years ago as a me...
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A 'space for healing': Volunteers build playground at DuPage domestic violence shelterJun 20, 2019 5:33 am - It's obvious that only a kid's imagination helped design this playground. What adult mind could dream up a bright blue, triple-lane slide so you and your buddies can rac...
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Tackling PTSD - Cook County Health provides symptoms to look for after a traumatic eventJun 19, 2019 11:00 pm - There is a misconception that post-traumatic stress disorder is a diagnosis just for individuals who have been to war, but that is not true. A person can suffer from PTS...
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Marklund Wasmond Center to host Summer GamesJun 18, 2019 11:00 pm - The Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin will hold its annual Summer Games event for residents Saturday, June 29. The center, formerly known as Little Angels, is a resident...
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Clearbrook Receives Generous $6,600 Donation from 100WomenWhoCare - MedinahJun 18, 2019 11:00 pm - On April 16, 2019, Clearbrook was chosen to receive a $6,600 donation from 100WomenWhoCare - Medinah Chapter. A generous donor has offered to match their gift, bringing ...
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Snow City Arts annual gala to put on a show Sept. 27Jun 18, 2019 11:00 pm - On Friday, Sept. 27, Snow City Arts will hold its annual gala from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Ballroom. Every year, Gallery Night ra...
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Bartlett barn gets reboot as Prestige Creative Markets and NurseryJun 17, 2019 11:00 pm - Since 1969, Prestige Nursery and Gift Shop has been a fixture and a meeting place for its Bartlett neighbors. “For years it had been a destination place. We had custome...
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Brews and Views Benefiting ClearbrookJun 17, 2019 11:00 pm - There is no better way to enjoy a Chicago evening than with spectacular views, brews, and food! On Friday, June 10, guests came out to the Brews & Views Rooftop Beer Tas...
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Golf outing to benefit family of McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob KeltnerJun 16, 2019 11:00 pm - The Midwest BBQ for the Brave Golf Outing will benefit the family of slain McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The fundraiser outing wil...
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Cook County Health Recognizes Brain HealthJun 13, 2019 11:00 pm - We can all be a little forgetful at times, but when should someone be concerned? Many people know a loved one who has suffered from a decline in memory, or has had demen...