Articles filed under Neighbor
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Dads Slot Cars in Des Plaines created memories for familiesMar 06, 2024 12:22 pm - The children of Thomas and Reba Pelletiere grew up around slot cars — their dad’s way of keeping them on the straight and narrow. Thomas opened Dads Slot Cars in November 1992. Then he set about creating memories for local kids.
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District 211 culinary students’ soup shines at hunger eventMar 06, 2024 12:06 pm - Culinary students from all Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 schools served up their own creations at a Souper Bowl fundraiser hosted by the Schaumburg A.M. Rotary Club Foundation.
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Why dead trees may be full of lifeMar 04, 2024 12:58 pm - Dead trees are full of life. At least 43 species of birds and 26 species of mammals use dead trees for shelter or food.
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Heun: St. Charles Arts Council to hold plein air competitionMar 04, 2024 6:13 am - St. Charles Arts Council director Kathryn Hill wants to increase the public’s awareness of all the arts events, locations and promotions the city has to offer. One new event this year will be a plein air art competition in August.
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Talented teens take center stage in U-46 TalentFest at The Hemmens in ElginFeb 28, 2024 1:13 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46's talented high schoolers will get to showcase their skills at the 13th annual TalentFest at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, on the main stage at The Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.
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Tell your Arlington Heights story at open mic eventFeb 28, 2024 11:53 am - The genesis of the Arlington Heights Historical Society’s first open mic night — scheduled for Sunday, March 3, — started organically, over a soda pop at the Historical Museum’s local farmers market.
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Sharing similarities, celebrating differences: District 23 Heritage Night explores diversityFeb 27, 2024 6:14 pm - Prospect Heights Elementary District 23’s Heritage Night gave students, families and staff a chance to share their heritage and learn about different cultures.
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Good News Sunday: Why police say helping Special Olympics is good for the soulFeb 25, 2024 5:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about cops volunteering for Special Olympics, a teen with cancer gifted a trip to Cubs spring training, and a senior vow renewal ceremony on Valentine’s Day.
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Heun: The pros and cons of dam removal in St. CharlesFeb 23, 2024 6:00 am - Like other towns with dams earmarked for removal, St. Charles knows it has to decide soon what to do about its dam. Should it stay or should it go?
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Remember those who have passed awayFeb 21, 2024 10:48 am - Annettee Budzban says mourn the loss of a young loved one, but rejoice in their memory.