Susan Klovstad
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Barrington Scarecrow Fest offers fall fun for familiesOct 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Scarecrow decorating and pumpkin painting are two of the highlights of Barrington's 17th annual Scarecrow Festival, which aims to help families get into the spirit of th...
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Elgin-based Independent Players opens 40th season with 'Our Town'Sep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - According to Don Haefliger, artistic director of Elgin-based Independent Players, Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" has been on the company's "to do" list for years. The com...
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Geneva's Festival of the Vine features more wines, new menusSep 04, 2017 11:00 pm - How do you improve on a festival that centers around eating and drinking? By adding more, of course. Geneva's Festival of the Vine, now in its 36th year, will overflow ...
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Maple Park Fun Fest to feature bands with Kaneland teachersAug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - The small-town festival that began in 1998 as a local softball tournament continues to grow. Maple Park Fun Fest takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, with additi...
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Geneva Concours d'Elegance spotlights Nash autos, Indy race carsAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Classic car enthusiasts may want to steer in the direction of Geneva on Sunday, Aug. 27, when the 13th annual Geneva Concours d'Elegance rolls into town. From 10 a.m. to...
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Five private gardens to be featured on Geneva Garden WalkJun 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Gardening enthusiasts will want to carve out some time this Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, for the Geneva Garden Club's biennial garden walk. This year's theme is "A G...
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Fox Valley high schools spring into song with musicalsApr 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Musical lovers will have their choice this weekend and next when young actors take to the stage at several Fox Valley high schools. This weekend, Dundee-Crown High Schoo...
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Carpentersville kindergarten teacher balances learning with socializationApr 10, 2017 6:00 am - Ten years of Angela Hammond's 11-year teaching career have been at Perry Elementary School in Carpentersville, part of Community Unit District 300. Recognized as Spotlig...
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Bartlett P.E. teacher set to retire after 21 yearsMar 13, 2017 5:00 am - Marsha Vanek, one of the original physical education teachers at Bartlett High School in Elgin Area School District U-46, is set to retire this spring after 21 years of ...
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U-46 students get ready for annual TalentFestFeb 22, 2017 10:00 pm - Talented high school students throughout Elgin Area School District U-46 are practicing their singing, dancing and other acts as they ready for TalentFest 2017. The comp...