‘God’s in the raindrops’ Vigil for Peace in Honor of Charlie Kirk in Lake Forest
Dozens of people attended the Vigil for Peace in Honor of Charlie Kirk at Market Square in Lake Forest on Sept. 21, the same day Kirk’s funeral took place in...
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‘Charlie was taken from us’: North School Park filled with people remembering Arlington Heights native Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was raised in Arlington Heights and was a 2012 graduate of Wheeling High School.
Hundreds turn out for Gurnee Get-Together: ‘This is drawing them back out to … have fun’
Autumn ruby and amber colors were evident on trees at Christine Thompson Park as hundreds gathered for Friday's Gurnee Get-Together. The family-friendly event was free to attend with live music...
Northbrook pilot honors friend lost on 9/11 at ceremony
A pilot who lost a friend on 9/11, a couple career-inspired by 9/11 and a girl born on 9/11 attended Northbrook's 9/11 event 2025.
Artists turn out in force for Mundelein Arts Festival: ‘We have a very artistic community’
Each year, the festival awards $2,000 in scholarships benefiting up to eight students interested in pursuing art.
Iconic Highwood restaurant gets Nashwood send-off; ‘A little community with a big heart’
Thousands of people were expected to attend over the three days of Nashwood to experience country music at 20 venues with nearly 100 performances.
Buffalo Grove Days Parade 2025 is ‘an opportunity to get out and witness the spirit of Buffalo Grove’
This year’s Buffalo Grove Days Parade took place under sunny skies with breezy temperatures in the lower 70 degree range along the neighborhood leading to Mike Rylko Community Park.
‘It’s nice to see the fruits of our labor’ Lake Bluff VIP party offers sunset cocktail hour at Blair Park pool
After a summer of back and forth commentary regarding the renovation of Blair Park pool in Lake Bluff, elected and appointed officials close to the rebuild were treated to complimentary...
Thousands attend Round Lake Beach’s Elote Festival; ‘It’s an honor to help bring people together in such a joyful way’
While the festival is about the corn, with different takes on how elote is best served, it is also about the music and more.
‘It’s all about the butterflies’ Highland Park’s Port Clinton Art Festival 2025
Thousands of people attended the 42nd Port Clinton Art Festival in downtown Highland Park, presented by Amdur Productions over the two consecutive-day weekend starting Aug. 23.