Violinist Serena Harnack Presidential Scholar
Seven first-semester students were awarded Berklee's Presidential Scholarship this year, allowing them to attend Berklee for four years at no cost to them or their families-all tuition, housing, and...
View ArticleStudents represent District 54 at state-wide Special Olympics youth summit
Twenty students from five District 54 schools participated in the annual Special Olympics Illinois/Unified Champion Schools Youth Activation Summit in Peoria the weekend of November 12. In addition,...
View ArticleSchaumburg Places Fourth in Digital Cities Survey
The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce it has placed fourth in the 2016 Digital Cities Survey, which recognizes communities for improving citizen services, enhancing transparency and...
View ArticleFree ESO Family Concert with the ESO Woodwind Quintet Nov 20 at the Gail...
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) Family Concert Series presents The Elgin Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet, featuring Jean Bishop, flute, Gene Collerd, clarinet, Debra Freedland, oboe, Sharon...
View ArticleTake time for swimming, sports during Thanksgiving break
The Schaumburg Park District isn't talking turkey-there's plenty to do the week of Thanksgiving!The Park District will offer special hours at its facilities when District 54 schools are closed Nov....
View ArticleBring Santa home for the holidays
Santa's making some early rounds this year and one of them might be your house!The Big Guy is visiting Schaumburg Park District residents' homes between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., Dec. 6 and 7, arriving with...
View ArticleGo back in time at Christmas in the Valley
Start the holiday season with the tradition and charm of an authentic 19th-century German-American Christmas.The Schaumburg Park District's Christmas in the Valley is Noon-4 p.m., Dec. 3 and 4 at...
View ArticleBark up the green tree at Jingle Paws
Bring your pup for some howl-iday fun at the Schaumburg Park District's Jingle Paws. The event is set for 2 p.m., Dec. 3, at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way in Schaumburg. Jingle...
View ArticleFind the perfect gift at the Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Shopping Bazaar
Complete your holiday shopping in one sweep while helping raise money for recreation scholarships. The Schaumburg Park Foundation's annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, in the...
View ArticleWinter Registration Begins Mon. Nov. 21 at Hoffman Estates Park District
The Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) announces that registration for Winter programs opens on Monday, Nov. 21 at 8 a.m. online at heparks.org and at all HE Parks facilities. Winter Guides were...
View ArticleBuona Celebrates Grand Opening In Algonquin on November 21 With Free Beef For...
Buona, The Original Italian Beef, announce its 18th location in Algonquin, Ill. The largest family-owned Italian beef restaurant group and official Italian Beef of the Chicago Cubs, 2016 World Series...
View ArticleDecember Open Houses Scheduled for Wheaton Montessori School
Wheaton Montessori School will be opening its doors for an Open House in late December. Parents and families of prospective students are welcome to tour the school and learn more about the school and...
View ArticleAgeOptions Joins National Campaign to End Senior Hunger
In suburban Cook County, more than 83,000 older adults qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, but only an estimated 50 percent are enrolled....
View ArticleChurchill hosts Camp Leo for third and fourth grade families
Third and fourth grade Churchill students and their families had a blast at the school's fourth annual Camp Leo event on November 10, hosted by the music, art and P.E. teachers. The evening featured...
View ArticleHanover Highlands dual language students celebrate writing
The 1/2 dual language students at Hanover Highlands School recently finished writing essays about animals in English and in Spanish, and on November 14 the classes held a celebration of writing in...
View ArticleLincoln Prairie welcomes grandparents
Lincoln Prairie welcomed more than 200 visitors for Grandparents Day on November 11. The special guests spent time working with their students on projects such as graphing in math, writing about the...
View ArticleAdvocate Sherman Hospital Offers a Free "Healthy Rears: Colon Cancer...
Advocate Sherman Hospital invites the community to attend "Healthy Rears" - a free colon cancer educational talk on Tuesday, November 29, 6-8 pm at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue,...
View ArticleBCU Hits Milestone; Saves Members $1.3 Million
BCU joins elite Million Dollar Club with CU Realty Services' HomeAdvantage program SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., November 17, 2016-In 2011, BCU launched the HomeAdvantage® real estate program from CU Realty...
View ArticleA Cause to Celebrate: Rockford Systems Makes Thanksgiving Donation to...
Rockford Systems, a member of the local business community since 1975, has teamed with Carpenter's Place to help previously homeless men and women celebrate Thanksgiving by hosting a charity...
View ArticleHanover Township recognized at state conference
Hanover Township received six awards at the Township Officials of Illinois conference in Springfield on November 15. The Department of Senior Services was awarded with the Innovative Program of the...
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