Cook County Lifestyle
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'A hunger for belonging': How faith communities are finding new ways to come togetherOct 01, 2023 1:00 am - Suburban faith communities emerging from a three-year pandemic that made them pivot from in-person worship to virtual sermons and livestreamed services now are finding n...
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Autumn fest takes visitors to Schaumburg farm back in timeOct 01, 2023 1:00 am - Visitors to Schaumburg's Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm its annual Autumn Harvest celebration traveled back in time to the 19th century. The Schaumburg Pa...
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Suburban Skyview: Clouds and blue sky paint a river through CarpentersvilleSep 30, 2023 1:00 am - A river reflecting blue sky and fluffy clouds snakes through Carpentersville, as seen from about 200 feet in the air. The skies just above Carpenter Dam on the Fox River...
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New support group in Kane County aims to aid families grieving overdose deathsSep 29, 2023 6:00 am - The aftermath of drug overdose deaths devastate the remaining survivors in different ways than a death by accident or illness because they often face judgment instead of...
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New music director to lead Elgin Symphony Orchestra season openerSep 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will open its 74th season with concerts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 S...
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Harvest Fest's 'Artisan Alley' to feature 23 area vendorsSep 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Harvest Fest at Fischer Farm's "Artisan Alley" is set to enchant visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a lineup of 23 arts and crafts vendors, addi...
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First Presbyterian Church honors Ukraine throughout OctoberSep 28, 2023 11:00 pm - As the war in Ukraine continues after more than a year and a half of conflict, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights is honoring and supporting the people of th...
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Sound check: Nick Cave, Violent Femmes, H.O.O.F. music festival, Honky TonktoberfestSep 28, 2023 10:00 am - Nick Cave Australian artist Nick Cave had been performing on stages for more than two decades before the inclusion of "Red Right Hand" - with its creeping bass lin...
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A look back in time: Hundreds watch as Schaumburg library opens 1998 time capsuleSep 28, 2023 6:00 am - More than 850 patrons looked on Saturday as Schaumburg Township District Library officials took a call from the past and then placed another to the more distant future. ...
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How a fungus can turn soldier beetles into zombiesSep 28, 2023 6:00 am - Soldier beetles are commonly spotted in the late summer and early autumn. This probably is because they are often found on colorful late bloomers such as goldenrod and Q...