Cook County
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U-46 radio to air 'Made in America'Sep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46's radio station, WEPS, will celebrate Labor Day with special programs on Monday. At 10 a.m., "Made in America," a national organization o...
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Greetings worth keeping: Cards from 1900 on displaySep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - My son, Jackson, turned 12 this July. He received two musical birthday cards to mark the event. Both of them play the tune, "Hey Now, You're a Rock Star." Perhaps you've...
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Is this how you grocery shop?Sep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - When Norlaine Elsbury of Lincolnshire hits the grocery store, she always buys the same brands of coffee, ketchup and pasta. She doesn't give it much thought, just grabb...
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Carpentersville's Autumn Fest wants you -- and your band, tooSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The Carpentersville Parks Committee will hold its inaugural Autumn Fest from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 in Carpenter Park, off Lord Avenue and Maple Street in Carpentersvil...
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Tweens find freedom, fun at Naperville's Last FlingSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - They roam in packs of three or more, carrying plastic blow-up baseball bats and frozen ice cream drinks. These kids can be downright intimidating, at least for the toddl...
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Record day for Viator boys, StringfellowSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - St. Viator and Dan Stringfellow left the rest of the field in its boys golf tournament feeling blue on Saturday. Stringfellow took medalist honors with a tournament-reco...
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Hosler, Stars save their best for lastSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - St. Charles North secured its place on the championship trophy at the 2007 Barrington Classic Tournament in penalty kicks against the host Broncos Saturday night. It was...
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Lucky girl will win dream playhouseSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie is hosting a fundraiser in connection with the American Girl. A lucky little girl could win a child-size playhouse as part of a fundraise...
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Tetanus shots offered to Kane County residentsSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department is administering tetanus shots to residents affected by the recent flood waters. The following people should be assessed by health depa...
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Severe weather brings home fact you need plan for petSep 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Since this is my first Buddy Beat column, I would like to introduce myself. I'm a founding member and was the first president of the Buddy Foundation. I thought about se...