Articles filed under Communities
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Nonprofit launches initiative to empower adopted, foster, kinship studentsAug 22, 2024 10:31 am - A new Chicago-based nonprofit is making strides to improve the futures of Illinois’ adopted, foster and kinship students.
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Construction of 164 townhouses about to start at Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman EstatesAug 22, 2024 10:27 am - Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates will soon truly earn its self-applied moniker of “Metroburb” by adding a residential component in the form of 164 high-end townhouses to its multipurpose commercial redevelopment of the sprawling former AT&T headquarters building.
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Des Plaines man assaulted two girls, police sayAug 22, 2024 7:06 am - A Des Plaines man is being held in Cook County jail after being charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, authorities said Wednesday.
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How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start her own candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood talked about attending parties at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house, watching reality TV and even had some advice for JD Vance, during a national TV appearance on “The Daily Show.”
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York graduate honored as an Evans Scholar of the yearAug 22, 2024 6:00 am - York and University of Illinois graduate Regan Toole named Evans Scholar of the year.
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West Suburban Community Pantry Junior Board volunteers offer tutoring to students in needAug 21, 2024 11:46 pm - While many students spend their summer break playing sports, going to the pool or working to save money, members of the Junior Board of West Suburban Community Pantry have spent part of their summer giving back to their neighbors in need by volunteering as tutors.
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Alley Art Fest in downtown Aurora to showcase local artisans Aug. 31Aug 21, 2024 6:46 pm - Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year on Saturday, Aug. 31. The free festival will be bringing more than 90 local artists to the area.
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Doggone friendly: Bring your pooch along to these suburban dining destinationsAug 21, 2024 6:21 pm - Many suburban restaurants allow dogs to accompany their owners as they dine outdoors, and this list is just a sampling of some options.
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Arlington Heights chamber director officially declares bid for mayorAug 21, 2024 6:11 pm - Having already formed a campaign exploratory committee in the spring, Arlington Heights chamber boss Jon Ridler officially declared this week he’s running for mayor.
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‘I made a promise to Erik’: Family helps organize heart screenings at Glenbard WestAug 21, 2024 5:46 pm - Erik Lonvick died in March after suffering a cardiac event. On Tuesday, a heart screening event at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn will fulfill a promise that Erik's dad made to his son.