Joe Lewnard
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‘Year of the Snake’ celebrated during Lunar New Year eventJan 18, 2025 7:07 pm - Hundreds of people celebrated the arrival of Lunar New Year with entertainment, food and crafts at the Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center Saturday. Onstage entertainment...
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Saving lives is the name of the game at Wolves blood driveDec 28, 2024 4:12 pm - Two hundred people participated in the Chicago Wolves blood drive Saturday, held in partnership with Vitalant across the street from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Blood...
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Menorah is lit for Naperville Hanukkah celebrationDec 26, 2024 8:34 pm - Candles on a grand Menorah were lit by for the second night of Hanukkah by members of the Chabad of Naperville Jewish community during a gathering of over 100 people in f...
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Skyview: Scooter tail light adds to thousands of bulbs illuminating North School ParkDec 22, 2024 6:00 am - Holiday decorations and thousands of Christmas tree lights illuminate North School Park in Arlington Heights.
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Hanover Township families receive toys in time for ChristmasDec 20, 2024 9:41 pm - Volunteers kept a steady pace distributing gifts to families participating Hanover Township's Toy Drive and Sponsor-A-Family Program in Bartlett Friday. Cars lined up out...
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Mrs. Claus delivers holiday cheer — and presents — to patients at children’s hospitalDec 18, 2024 8:10 pm - Christmas came a week early at Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children's Hospital in Hoffman Estates, as Mrs. Claus delivered presents to pediatric patients Wednesday.
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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Thousands brave freezing cold to honor Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 11, 2024 7:32 pm - Pilgrims from near and far gathered on a chilly evening to pay homage to the Virgin Mary and seek her blessings Wednesday during the annual feast at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.
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Santas on the run during Arlington Heights eventDec 07, 2024 7:28 pm - Two thousand jolly Santas and assorted Christmas characters ran and walked during the 17th annual Arlington Heights Rotary Santa Run Saturday. The event included a 5K run...
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Anticipating winter’s arrival, families line up to see Santa in South ElginNov 23, 2024 5:04 pm - Santa’s arrival on a fire engine was a highlight of South Elgin’s annual “An Almost Winter Day” festival.