Cook County Lifestyle
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High-end items new to upcoming Holy Family Rummage SaleJul 30, 2016 8:00 am - The 10th annual Holy Family rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday Aug. 5 and 6, with a $5 Super Bag Sale, beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday. N...
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Downers Grove Choral Society Begins 58th Concert Season 2016-2017Jul 29, 2016 11:00 pm - The Downers Grove Choral Society, under the direction of Artistic Director John Patrick Rakes, announces its 58th Season and invites new and returning vocalists to join ...
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Demolition Derby drivers crash, smash their way to glory at DuPage County FairJul 29, 2016 6:00 am - It might seem crazy to spend weeks getting a car ready for a show only to smash it as hard as you can into other cars. But the competitors in the demolition derby at the...
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Lions Park in neighborhood profileJul 29, 2016 5:00 am - The popular Lions Park neighborhood in Mount Prospect began as part of the suburban movement that followed World War II in the 1950s. During that period, the village's p...
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98 degrees brings 'My2K' nostalgia to RosemontJul 28, 2016 11:00 pm - With three out of four members now in their 40s, 98 Degrees hardly qualifies as a "boy band" these days. But Drew and Nick Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre are sti...
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Man vs. beast: Bull, horse riders to compete at DuPage County Fair RodeoJul 28, 2016 6:00 am - Just how long is eight seconds? It all depends on where you're sitting. From the comfort — and safety — of the Grandstand Arena seating at the DuPage County Fair, eigh...
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Elk Grove park named Rotary GreenJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - A 2.7-acre site that hosted two Elk Grove Village summer concerts this month has been named Rotary Green by the village. Village officials say the naming is in recogniti...
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Sedgebrook Shows Gratitude for Local Police DepartmentJul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - "They are so deserving of our gratitude," said Ryan Springer, community resources manager of Sedgebrook. "There's been a lot of sadness and tension in this country, and...
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Backpacks, Blessings and Barbecue Sunday, August 14!Jul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church will be hosting the popular "Backpacks, Blessings and Barbecue" event on Sunday, August 14! The day will include community worship with Immanue...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival brings community togetherJul 27, 2016 6:00 am - Over 49 years the Sugar Grove Corn Boil has become a hometown tradition for new Sugar Grove residents, as well as for the ones who have lived there or volunteered at the...