Time for Cooperation and Compromise
In the spirit of compromise and in an attempt to resolve this destructive budget impasse, I signed onto a letter to Gov. Rauner last week, along with all of my colleagues in the House Democratic...
View ArticleOmron's Founders Day makes a lasting impact on the community
Every year on May 10, more than 38,000 Omron employees around the world celebrate the founding of the company by participating in volunteer events. This year the employees selected The Harbour House...
View ArticleSolstice Hop & Vine Fest benefits local families
While sipping wine and brews on a warm Saturday evening, Solstice Hop & Vine Fest attendees will be doing more than celebrating summer. With every ticket sold benefitting the Schaumburg Park...
View ArticlePut your best foot forward at Schaumburg Summer Dance Concerts
Groove to Town Square for Schaumburg Summer Dance Concerts, sponsored by AMITA Health and Arthur Murray Dance Centers. Schaumburg Park District's Summer Dance Concerts take place from 6:30 to 9:30...
View ArticleHeritage Farm is the place to be for summer camps
Get to know some animals, learn a little history and become an Iron Chef 1880s style during summer camps at Schaumburg Park District's Volkening Heritage Farm. From caring for livestock and cooking on...
View ArticleSee history come to life at Spring Valley Country Fair
Take a trip back in time to the late 19th century during Schaumburg Park District's Spring Valley Country Fair, sponsored by Davey Tree. The two-day fair is set for noon to 4 p.m., June 10 and 11, at...
View ArticleStreet Theatre sets the scene for a summer of laughs
The return of summer means free outdoor entertainment is back in Schaumburg Park District neighborhoods.Schaumburg Park District's Street Theatre is a paid summer traveling drama group for ages 16 to...
View ArticleHanover Township Mental Health Board awards funding, bids farewell to...
The Hanover Township Mental Health Board met last week and awarded $5,000 in challenge funds to the Center for Enriched Living (CEL) for their new facility in Hoffman Estates. Challenge funds are...
View ArticleDonate Blood at Schaumburg's Community Blood Drive June 7
The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 at The Barn, 231 Civic Drive in...
View ArticleDonations sought for eighth annual ECC Project Backpack
Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit students in need. Donations of school supplies will be accepted prior to Monday,...
View ArticleECC receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Elgin Community College has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), for the eighth year...
View ArticleTricoci University Students Offering Free Salon Services for Cancer Survivors...
Hearing the words "you have cancer" is a life-changing experience. Surviving the disease means patients endured some combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Survival is...
View ArticleElmhurst Business Helps Both Seniors and Veterans Live Safely at Home
The aging of America's largest generation - the Baby Boomers - has made senior care a hot topic and a big business. But for David Hachmeister, owner of Care & Comfort at Home for Seniors and...
View ArticleHoffman Estates Mayor McLeod Joins HE Parks for Free Walk & Talk Event
Hoffman Estates Mayor McLeod Joins HE Parks for Free Walk & Talk EventThe Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) invites the community to a Walk & Talk event with Hoffman Estates Mayor...
View ArticleBooks come to life at Read Across Hanover
Mosaics, origami, an egg drop and balloon animals were just a few of the activities that helped bring books to life at Hanover Highlands Elementary School May 31. During the school's third annual Read...
View Article952 Students Graduate from Elmhurst College
Against a backdrop of bright blue skies and regal brass fanfare, Elmhurst College held its 146th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 27. That morning on the Mall, 737 seniors graduated from the...
View ArticleCare & Comfort at Home for Seniors and Veterans Hires Eren Uribe as Office...
Care & Comfort at Home for Seniors and Veterans, an in-home care provider located in Elmhurst, is proud to announce and welcome new staff member Eren Alejandra Uribe as their Office Manager....
View ArticleCare & Comfort at Home for Seniors and Veterans Hires Kathleen Hansen as...
Care & Comfort at Home for Seniors and Veterans, an in-home care provider located in Elmhurst, is proud to announce and welcome new staff member Kathleen A. Hansen as their Marketing Manager....
View ArticleDonation helps arts organization
Ryan Delp, an insurance agent at Bradish Associates, Ltd., in Arlington Heights, presented a check for $3,200 to The Arts of Life organization on Thursday, May 18. The award came from the charitable...
View ArticleTMA Education Foundation Grants Over $165,000 to Area High Schools
With the school year coming to a close, the TMA Education Foundation recently completed delivery of over $165,000 in grants to local high schools this school year. Grants were made to Addison Trail,...
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