Submitted Content
-
As temperatures continue to drop, keep your heart in mind this winterJan 29, 2026 12:21 pm - Cold weather can put strain on your heart and increase risk of silent heart attacks. Ascension Illinois cardiologist Dr. Andrei Pop says there are a few signs that could distinguish a silent heart attack from a regular one.
-
St. Charles church offers Ash Wednesday observance at Pollyanna BreweryJan 29, 2026 11:15 am - Bethany Covenant Church offers a self-guided Ash Wednesday observance at Pollyanna Brewery on Feb. 18.
-
Joe Connelly: A life of service, leadership, and a yellow duck suitJan 29, 2026 11:01 am - For nearly three decades, Joe Connelly was a defining presence in Barrington’s civic and volunteer life; a leader who believed deeply in service and understood that generosity, humor and humanity could work hand in hand.
-
Local wildlife groups team up for ‘In Search of Eagles’ on Feb. 7 along the Fox River ValleyJan 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Winter is one of the best times to observe bald eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near open waters. “In Search of Eagles,” an outdoor event. will be held at four sites in the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Feb. 7.
-
Be Mine Bazaar returns to Lake Zurich on Feb. 1Jan 28, 2026 7:57 pm - Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich hosts a Valentine's-themed sip-and-shop event called Be Mine Bazaar on February 1st, featuring local artists, makers, and specialty foods.
-
Sign up for Endeavor Health webinar on ‘The Art of Saying No’Jan 28, 2026 7:39 pm - An Endeavor Health webinar explores the importance of setting boundaries to support mental health
-
Get ready to lace up: A guide to outdoor ice skating rinksJan 28, 2026 3:48 pm - Embrace the winter chill and head outside for free skates or hockey at local ice rinks across the suburbs.
-
An unexpected connection leads to the perfect book for a grandbaby’s journeyJan 28, 2026 3:30 pm - A couple weeks ago I received an email from a 96-year-old mentor. Dr. David McKenna asked me if I would be willing to read his unpublished manuscript with an eye toward writing an endorsement. Given our longtime friendship, I said yes.
-
‘Strength in Love’: Fox Valley Christian Alliance hosts 12th annual MLK prayer breakfastJan 28, 2026 12:37 pm - The annual Aurora community prayer breakfast was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, sponsored by the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance.The theme "Strength to Love" was reflected in speeches by pastors and lay people, urging community service and unity.
-
Indulge in artisanal chocolates and learn about cacao at the Morton ArboretumJan 28, 2026 9:54 am - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting a Chocolate Weekend on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, featuring chocolate confections and unique items from local artisans and chocolatiers.