Articles filed under Communities
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From safety to silence: More people of all ages are engaging with bikingOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Biking news in the Chicago area ranges from hopeful planners to enthusiastic youth and the solemnity of a memorial ride. Here’s just a sample.
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An aerial view of the Carpentersville Dam removalOct 12, 2024 11:03 pm - Crews continue to work on a $1.2 million project to remove the Carpentersville Dam Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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Glass pumpkins gleam at Morton ArboretumOct 12, 2024 4:12 pm - One of Morton Arboretum’s most popular annual events started with a display of 7,000 glass pumpkins made by 17 artists Saturday in Lisle. Running through Sunday, the14th ...
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Youth Fair to be held Wednesday at Gail Borden LibraryOct 12, 2024 3:37 pm - Local youth will be able to connect with volunteer opportunities, after-school programs, health and wellness resources, career guidance and more during state Rep. Anna Moeller’s Youth Fair Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin.
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Grief & healing: Coping with multiple health problemsOct 12, 2024 6:30 am - Health is a blessing. But as the years move forward, problematic medical conditions tend to pile up. These can start weighing very heavily on our activity, mood and spirit. A few simple tricks can help.
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Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios host annual Winterfest Art Market Nov. 8-10Oct 12, 2024 12:54 am - Kick off your holiday shopping at this three-day market, featuring hand-crafted art and goods created by over 35 local artists and makers, brought to you by two local nonprofit organizations Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios.
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Books Between Bites to feature more Batavia history in literature by mayorOct 12, 2024 12:48 am - Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program, “Books Between Bites,” continues on Thursday, Oct. 17, when they welcome Mayor Jeff Schielke for his annual presentation.
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Lovell Federal Health Care Center to hold My VA Health info sessions in Evanston Oct. 15 and 29Oct 12, 2024 12:42 am - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center will host informational sessions about the My VA Health patient portal for Veteran patients and their caregivers from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 at the Evanston VA Clinic.
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Free flowing: Dam removal work in Carpentersville nearing completionOct 11, 2024 11:55 pm - The Fox River is adapting to a new flow through Carpentersville as crews continue to work on removing a dam.
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‘To finish is to win’: What motivates suburban residents to run the Chicago MarathonOct 11, 2024 11:48 pm - Suburbanites tell their tales of running in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and how they got there.