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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770s

By Dave Heun
Nov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
A new exhibit to explore the story of ‘Glen Ellyn on Ice’

Submitted by Jean Jeske
Nov 20, 2025 5:59 pm - In January, the Glen Ellyn History Center will present a new exhibit called "Glen Ellyn on Ice," featuring the history of Glen Ellyn Speed Skaters, founded in 1938.
Best Bets: Dazzling light displays usher in the holiday season

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 18, 2025 1:56 pm - Christmas at Cantigny, Chicago’s Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Light Up the Park in Rosemont welcome the holidays, and Smashing Pumpkins co-founder Billy Corgan brings “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” to the Lyric Opera.
Sweet memories: St. Charles Colonial Cafe’s mini-museum shares ice cream history spanning 125 years

By Dave Heun
Nov 07, 2025 3:57 pm - Next year will mark 125 years the Anderson name has been involved in milk or ice cream production, distribution and sales throughout the region, with many of those years as a St. Charles icon in the Colonial name.
Celebrate National STEM Day at DuPage Children’s Museum

By Jaime Johnson, DuPage Children's Museum
Nov 04, 2025 12:39 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 8, DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville is hosting STEM Day with hands-on experiments, building, and playful invention making STEM — and STEAM — fun for the whole family.
Best bets: Classical instrumentalists, cabaret crooners, performance artists headline Elgin venues

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 04, 2025 12:37 pm - In store in Elgin this weekend: classical music, cabaret entertainers and a festival showcasing female and nonbinary artists. Also, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry opens its annual holiday tree display and the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir headlines the McAninch Arts Center.
Lombard Historical Society delves into the rich heritage of American pies

By Rae Slowik, Lombard Historical Society
Nov 03, 2025 10:40 pm - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting a free lecture on the history of American pies, focusing on Illinois' contributions, on Nov. 15.
Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts Julia Child portrayal

Submitted by Jean Jeske
Nov 02, 2025 11:17 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes actress and historian Leslie Goddard as she portrays French chef Julia Child.
Mount Prospect housewalk to feature homes around Weller Creek

Submitted by Mount Prospect Historical Society
Oct 29, 2025 12:23 pm - Tickets go on sale Saturday, Nov. 1, for the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s 37th annual Holiday Housewalk, which will highlight the neighborhoods around Weller Creek, east of Route 83.
Best bets: Immersive Wondra opens at Woodfield and 312 Comedy Fest returns

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 28, 2025 4:48 pm - The immersive, nature-centered Wondra opens at Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall, Rosemont hosts Halloween revelers, the New Philharmonic performs classical music by candlelight in Glen Ellyn and Chicago’s Lyric Opera stages a double bill set in Sicily.

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