Cook County Lifestyle
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’Apr 28, 2025 4:30 pm - The Harper College Theatre Ensemble will present Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play “Gaslight” April 30 through May 4.
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Signal Hill DAR to unveil Patriot Marker in Barrington for 250th anniversary of American RevolutionApr 28, 2025 4:17 pm - Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to an unveiling of a Patriot Marker commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
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How suburban families can become drive-in influencersApr 28, 2025 12:25 pm - McHenry Outdoor Theater is launching an Influencer Family program to highlight the family-friendly experience of the drive-in through user-generated content shared on social media.
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Tradition milestone: Northbrook-On-Ice brings 344 skaters together for 55th editionApr 28, 2025 11:53 am - The annual Northbrook-On-Ice skating extravaganza returns over Mother’s Day weekend for its 55th edition, a special show featuring multiple generations of ice skaters.
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Despite pause on new biking funds, area projects keep rollingApr 28, 2025 11:37 am - Due to the potential impact of executive orders on biking infrastructure projects, six northeastern Illinois counties are developing separate safety action plans aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
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Kane County forest preserve campgrounds open May 1Apr 24, 2025 12:10 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering recreational camping at Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock from May 1 through Oct. 19.
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Spring is in bloom as Midwest Tulip Fest opens in Maple ParkApr 23, 2025 12:54 pm - Over 700,000 tulips of 30 different varieties will be on display across eight acres at Kuipers Family Farm for Midwest Tulip Fest, which opened Wednesday.
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Dedication to service: Schaumburg honors top adult, youth, organizational volunteersApr 23, 2025 9:52 am - For the 37th year, the village of Schaumburg honored the adults, teens and organizations whose positive contributions to the community aren’t a side effect of the pursuit of salaries and profit.
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Uncharted’s new Wheaton store promises ‘any gift for any occasion’Apr 23, 2025 8:53 am - Uncharted, which offers popular brands representing fashion and accessories, home decor, beauty products, candy, toys and more, opened April 4 in Wheaton with a grand opening planned for June 7-8.
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Home & garden calendar, April 27-May 4Apr 23, 2025 12:56 am - All about dahlias, floral design, plant sales and more.