Cook County Lifestyle
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DAR to host Genealogy Workshop at Ela Area Public LibraryAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot among your ancestors? Start your research by attending the workshop, "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Daughters of the Ameri...
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Nominations due by Sept. 22 for Elgin Image AwardsAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - The Enhancing Elgin Committee of the Elgin Development Group is seeking nominations for this year's esteemed annual Elgin Image Awards. This prestigious recognition pro...
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New legislation means more flexibility for 4-H youthAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - On Monday, Aug. 14, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3814, which allows youth enrolled in FFA and Illinois Extension 4-H to use their program participation toward th...
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100-year-old WWII 'Ghost Soldier' gets birthday celebration at VA clinicAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - A lot can happen in 100 years; just ask Bernard "Bernie" Bluestein. The Hoffman Estates resident is a retired industrial designer, college student for 34 years, part of ...
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Best Bets: Chicago Air and Water Show, 56 Music Fix, Chance the Rapper, Guns N' RosesAug 16, 2023 1:00 pm - Spectacle on the shore The 64th annual Chicago Air and Water Show flies over North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, this wee...
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Dining out: Scratchboard Kitchen adds limited dinner hoursAug 16, 2023 6:00 am - Winner, winner Here's some welcome news for fans of Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights: The scratch-made restaurant helmed by executive chef Grace Goudie recently...
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NSYMCA receives $2,500 grant for gymnastics equipmentAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA recently received a $2,500 grant from the Northbrook Civic Foundation to support the Y's gymnastics program and equipment. The grant helped clos...
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Schaumburg library exhibit 'Before I Die' reflects on life's prioritiesAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - It could be considered a "bucket list" board. Throughout August, Schaumburg Township District Library sites in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park are hosting t...
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants to 21 community organizationsAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Nicor Gas recently awarded $100,000 in environmental stewardship grants for organizations and nonprofits across the company's service territory that are committed to pro...
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Naperville Jaycees seek volunteers for the 2023 Last FlingAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Each year, over the four days of Labor Day Weekend, the Naperville Jaycees host the Last Fling, a festival attended by tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike. T...