Articles filed under Neighbor
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Schaumburg fifth grader excels at National Science Bee in OrlandoJun 05, 2024 11:43 am - An especially bright fifth grader at Link Elementary School in Elk Grove Village tested his limits, and that of the competition, when he finished as a semifinalist in the IAC National Science Bee in Orlando last month.
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Kinsley Crushes Cancer fundraiser coming to Wauconda June 8Jun 05, 2024 11:42 am - The community is invited to take part in the Kinsley Crushes Cancer fundraiser, held through the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
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Honoring Sacrifice: Libertyville's Blue Star Marker Garden RenewalJun 03, 2024 1:20 pm - On a bright May morning, in a lead-up to Memorial Day, the Town & Country Garden Club, in conjunction with the village of Libertyville, the VFW and the American Legion, and with planting help from members of Garden Club of Central Lake County, removed and replaced the landscaping around the Blue Star Marker in Cook Park.
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Good News Sunday: Wheaton’s Cosley Zoo celebrates 50 years as director prepares to retireJun 02, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about Cosley Zoo’s 50th anniversary, a business donating warehouse space for a charitable effort, and the winner of this year’s Charlemagne Award.
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Wetland wanderer: Little blue heron is a rarity in this areaMay 31, 2024 6:00 am - The little blue heron is rarely seen in our area, but if you do spot one, it will likely be near a swamp or wetland.
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‘I am becoming stronger’: How specialty courts in Kane Co. help people with mental illness, addictionMay 31, 2024 4:00 am - The Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation offers an alternative to some people in the court system who are facing jail time, and one focus of the program is strengthening family bonds.
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Barrington High School building quiz bowl dynastyMay 29, 2024 12:07 pm - Barrington High School successfully defended its title last week at the 2024 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta. It’s the school’s second consecutive title and third championship in four years.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO Julie Yurko marks 15th anniversary in the fight against hunger, 10 Years as CEOMay 28, 2024 3:57 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank, the leading charitable food organization in Northern Illinois and member of the Feeding America Network, announces Julie Yurko, president and CEO is marking 15 years of dedication and leadership in the fight against hunger, and 10 years as CEO.
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Mundelein’s Beautification Committee invites community to Spring into Summer Family FestivalMay 28, 2024 3:47 pm - Mundelein’s Beautification Committee, in partnership with Tighthead Brewery, has planned a family friendly Spring into Summer Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on June 1 at Tighthead Brewery, 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein.
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Lake Villa Resident a Debut AuthorMay 28, 2024 3:29 pm - In 1984, Paul Schreck was a new schoolteacher in Ohio, and enrolled in a continuing education class in children’s literature.