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Annual Lake Forest charity golf outing which raises money for North Chicago HS graduates set for Sept. 12

July 24, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

The 6th Annual Faith on the Fairway charity golf outing on Sept. 12, which is co-sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest and the North Chicago Public Education Foundation,...

Cary D. McMillan of Lincolnshire has been appointed chair of the Board of Trustees of Window To The World Communications, parent company of WTTW and WFMT. (Window To The World Communications, Inc.)

Lincolnshire man new chair of Window To The World Communications board

July 10, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

Sandra Cordova Micek, president and CEO of Window To The World Communications, is convinced that McMillan is an ideal choice for the position.

Anna Marie Abbate stars as Carole King in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” by Highland Park Players, from July 17 to 26, at the McGrath Performing Arts Center in Wilmette. (Highland Park Players)

Highland Park Players staging ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’: ‘I fell in love with the story’

July 8, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

The Highland Park Players are presenting the Tony and Grammy award-winning musical from July 17-26 at the McGrath Performing Arts Center, 3461 Illinois Road, in Wilmette.

The Hemingway Birthplace Museum in Oak Park, home of the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park. (Pioneer Press file)

Hemingway Foundation taps teacher, mentor as latest Writer in Residence

July 7, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Amelia Estelle Dellos, an award-winning writer and filmmaker, will mentor the winner of the Hemingway Foundation Student Scholarship.

Ashley Castelino of the University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute will take the audience on a journey through feasting traditions of medieval Europe during the July Spill Session presented by the Highwood Chamber of Commerce on July 30 at Disotto in Highwood. (Courtesy of University of Notre Dame)

Highwood Chamber of Commerce holds July Spill Session on feasting in the Middle Ages

July 3, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

“Meat, Mead, Medicine, Food and Feasting in the Middle Ages” will be shared by Ashley Castelino of the University of Notre Dame’s Medieval Institute during the Highwood Chamber of Commerce’s...

David Chudoba (far left, award winner) of Niles West High School was a STEM Academy Award winner at Exelon Foundation’s STEM Academies. (Exelon Foundation)

Niles West High School senior receives award in Exelon STEM Academies program

July 3, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

David Chudoba of Niles has always preferred the STEM subjects in school, he declared. The incoming senior at Niles West High School said that his favorite subjects are “math and...

The Glenview League of Very Ordinary Gentlemen carries giant red, white and blue inflatables in the July Fourth parade in Glenview on July 4, 2025. The nonprofit group started as a group playing softball and grew into an organization that does charitable work in Glenview, according to its website. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

How to celebrate USA’s 250th on July 4 in Evanston, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka, Wilmette, Glenview

June 29, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

How to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday on July 4 in Evanston, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka, Wilmette, Glenview, Glencoe.

Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College has created its first original laser light and music show in over 30 years. The new show is based on the music of Chappell Roan. (Cernan Earth and Space Center)

Cernan’s first original laser show in 30 years offers celestial version of Chappell Roan songs

June 19, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Cernan Earth and Space Center's first original laser light and music show in over 30 years features Chappell Roan's songs.

Acclaimed guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli and his trio will join the Elmhurst University Jazz Band on June 20 for the 30th anniversary June Jazz concert. (John Pizzarelli)

Elmhurst University’s June Jazz marks 30th year with John Pizzarelli performance

June 16, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Elmhurst University's June Jazz concert will feature guitarist John Pizzarelli and his trio as the event marks its 30th anniversary.

Shelley Ryan, left, general superintendent of BrightView Landscapes, and her co-worker Ariya McDonald stand on the grounds of their latest project, the Obama Presidential Center. (BrightView Landscapes)

Park Ridge native supervises landscaping and hardscaping at Obama Presidential Center

June 19, 2026 at 11:26 a.m.

Park Ridge native Shelley Ryan believes that her latest career project is “a feather in my cap.”

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