Cook County Lifestyle
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Clearbrook names new CEOAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - After an extensive search conducted by the Clearbrook board of directors, Clearbrook is pleased to announce Jessica Smart as its new chief executive officer. Smart began...
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4-H'ers showcase creativity and knowledge at county fairsAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The county fairs in Kane and DuPage counties this summer marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate...
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Blackhawk Troop 11 Scouts aid Hesed House shelterAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - BSA Scouts pitched in at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Saturday, Aug. 26. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 13 Scouts and eight adults wielded hand saws and power tools to...
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Naperville's Party on the Parkway to benefit Bridge CommunitiesAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Stroll downtown Naperville on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Naperville's Party on the Parkway. You'll enjoy the culinary taste sensations from Naperville's top...
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Festivals Sept. 1-7: Buffalo Grove Days, Summer Sunset, Last Fling and moreAug 28, 2023 1:45 pm - Starts before Friday Chicago Jazz Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Se...
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Suburban Mosaic: Christians, Jews and Muslims to break bread in Arlington Heights for peaceAug 28, 2023 5:30 am - Suburban Christians, Jews and Muslims will come together to break bread Sept. 10 at the 12th annual Interfaith Potluck For Peace at St. Viator High School in Arlington H...
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'Something I shall never forget': MLK's historic speech still inspires suburban leadersAug 28, 2023 5:30 am - A momentous speech 60 years ago changed the course of Clyde Brooks' life. On Aug. 28, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech ...
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Harper College art award winners embody collaborative spiritAug 28, 2023 1:00 am - As the president of Harper College in Palatine, Dr. Avis Proctor always celebrates successful collaborations - between the college and the community, between staff and f...
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Tri-parish Fun Run/Walk to Help Arlington Heights Neighbors in NeedAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Lace those shoes and stretch those muscles. On Saturday, September 16, Our Lady of the Wayside and St. James' St. Vincent de Paul Societies and St. Edna's Community Outr...
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SALUTE, INC., hosts 0.26-mile Micro MarathonAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - Though TEAM SALUTE raises funds for injured military personnel by running in the Chicago Marathon, an upcoming race hosted by SALUTE will require a bit less of its runne...