Local
-
Ella Fitzgerald tribute coming to College of Lake CountyJan 20, 2014 1:04 pm - Fans of her amazing vocal abilities will not want to miss the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra’s “A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.” The show is set for 8 p.m. on Frid...
-
Her lies add up to a surprise pregnancyJan 20, 2014 11:00 am - A. I always wanted kids, but fate and life being as they are, I managed to get to my early 40s with no husband or children. Not from lack of trying, I assure you, but no...
-
It’s important to understand how your body worksJan 20, 2014 10:53 am - You wanted to know Students in Elise Diaz’s fifth-grade class at Prairie Trail School in Wadsworth asked these questions about how the body works: “What determines trait...
-
Guz is Round Lake Area Exchange Club’s January hometown heroJan 17, 2014 9:02 pm - The Round Lake Area Exchange Club has named U.S. Marine Corporal Jonathan Guz of Grayslake as the January hometown hero. Guz is a 2011 graduate of Warren Township High ...
-
Mundelein Park District marks achievements in 2013 and looks ahead to new yearJan 17, 2014 9:01 pm - It was one “heck of a year” at Mundelein Park & Recreation District in 2013, which was a big success thanks to the community. From parks and facility improvements, to ou...
-
Mundelein parks veterans celebrate combined 50 years of serviceJan 17, 2014 11:13 am - Two employees with the Mundelein Park and Recreation District are celebrating a combined 50 years of service. Rita Kipp, the district’s superintendent of recreation, has...
-
Winter reading in the suburbs: What's hot right nowJan 17, 2014 5:00 am - Barrington High School grad Veronica Roth's debut trilogy is on the minds of teens across the suburbs. Her three novels are consistently among the most checked out young...
-
Moving Picture: Naperville brewmaster crafts hobby into a careerJan 17, 2014 4:45 am - If you've ever dreamed of turning your hobby into a full-time profession, it probably wouldn't hurt to take a few cues from Ken McMullen. Twenty years ago, the Napervil...
-
Aurora Library director stepping down after 15 years at helmJan 16, 2014 12:54 pm - Longtime Aurora Public Library Executive Director Eva Luckinbill has announced she will retire before the end of the year after roughly 17 years with the library, includ...
-
Learn to make super snacks for the Super BowlJan 16, 2014 8:30 am - What will you be eating while you sit on the couch in front of your wide screen TV on Super Bowl Sunday? Nachos and chili, or maybe some pizza rolls? Super Bowl food doe...