Highland Park celebrates anniversary with food, art
Art, food and a milestone for Highland Park were all rolled into one as community members and others poured into closed downtown streets for the Port Clinton Art Festival and...
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Art & Big Fork celebrates art and Evanston’s dining scene
The Art & Big Fork festival provided a multi-sensory approach to entertainment with curated art, food and music along the streets of downtown Evanston Aug. 16-18. More than 130 juried...
Winnetka art gallery to show work of Ringo Starr
Even legendary rock stars sometimes need to explore new artistic pursuits. Famed Beatle Ringo Starr is scheduled to visit the North Shore this weekend as part of his 30th anniversary...
Lake Bluff celebrates pro and amateur cycling
Some 600 bike racers representing 40 states and 21 foreign countries chased each other around Lake Bluff's closed course on a loop through town as part of the Intelligentsia Cup...
The childhood of Hans Christian Andersen explored in musical at Northwestern University
Wirtz Theatre productions at Northwestern University featured a love letter to the art of storytelling on Saturday with the opening of their new musical "Hans Christian Andersen." This new stage...
Hollister employees empathize with homeless children by walking Lake Forest streets, collecting donations
As part of a team-building exercise meant to provide a glimpse of the lives of homeless children, employees from a Libertyville manufacturer spent a recent morning off regular work hours...
Artists inspired by nature featured at Chicago Botanic Garden festival
Under a canopy of trees and overlooking the lake on the esplanade at the Chicago Botanic Garden, dozens of artists from across the country featured their original artwork inspired by...
Highland Park residents celebrate city’s past during Fourth of July
The Fourth of July festivities this year in Highland Park paid homage to the city's history and traditions as part of the year-long celebration of Highland Park's 150th anniversary. The...
As village celebrates 150 years, Fourth of July in Winnetka focuses on tradition
A day of warm temperatures and historical fun highlighted Fourth of July events in Winnetka as the village celebrates its 150th anniversary. Village President Chris Rintz said this year's Independence...
Oakton Community College marks 50 years since founding
Oakton Community College marked a half-century of operations with a Founder's Day ceremony on June 25. The event marked 50 years to the day the first meeting of the Board...