Bartlett Library celebrates popular video game at program
"Pokémon" battle sounds were heard all around when patrons entered the meeting room at the Bartlett Library on Tuesday, June 21 for their program "Pokémon Tournament." Ten youth patrons were in...
View ArticleCozy up with a cat at the Bartlett Library
If you're looking for something cat-tastic to do on Saturday, June 25 then look no further than the "Crazy Cat People Party," which will be held at the Bartlett Library from 1:30 - 4 p.m. There will...
View ArticleNumerous titles available at Bartlett Library for community book clubs
Local adult book clubs will be very happy to hear that the Bartlett Library now offers 40 titles to choose from that have 10 copies each available for check-out. Adult Services Librarian Carrie Straka...
View ArticleMussman, Illinois Tollway Discuss State, Local Issues with Residents at Town...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The state budget, local construction projects and ComEd's proposed power line projects were all topics of discussion during a town hall meeting held Monday by state Rep. Michelle...
View ArticleHanover Township Emergency Services receives re-certification from Cook County
The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) presented the Hanover Township Emergency Services Department with formal Emergency Agency Certification at the Hanover...
View ArticleLove Blooms for Daisy the Dog at Victory Centre
Once abandoned in Oklahoma, Daisy, a Labrador mix, is now settling in to her forever home at Victory Centre of Bartlett. In this win-win doggie adoption, a "family" of more than 100 senior residents...
View ArticlePalatine Township 'Apple Tree Campaign' Kicks Off at July 4th Parade:...
Volunteers are needed to assist with pick-up, sorting, packing and distribution of back packs and school supplies to benefit under-resourced Township children. The program is now in its 28th...
View ArticleBritish Blinded Veterans Hosted Locally by U.S. Counterparts
Ten American veterans who lost their sight to enemy actions while deployed in the Middle East are continuing to host six British blinded veterans in the greater Chicagoland area June 22, 23 and 24...
View ArticleFox Valley Branch of APWA 2016 Scholarship Awards
The Fox Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) (http://chicago.apwa.net/aboutus/foxvalleybranch/) has awarded 10 scholarships to deserving college students. The Fox Valley...
View ArticleBarb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center Open House
On Sunday, July 10th, volunteers at Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center (BPRAC), Palatine, will be hosting their third annual Open House. This is an outstanding opportunity for members of the...
View ArticleMussman Again Calls on Governor to Sign Bi-partisan Emergency Human Services...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, called on Governor Bruce Rauner again Thursday to sign into law legislation that will provide $700 million to human service providers who...
View ArticleHoffman Estates Northwest Fourth-Fest to Feature Regional Arts and Crafts...
The Annual Hoffman Estates Arts and Crafts Fair returns to the inside of the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway. Find handcrafted items and homemade goods on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
View ArticleNorthwest Fourth-Fest Begins on June 30 in Hoffman Estates, IL
The Village of Hoffman Estates, Hanover Township and the Hoffman Estates Park District will sponsor the 2016 Northwest Fourth-Fest. The Fest will be held outside the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie...
View ArticleSTATE'S LARGEST "HOW TO ADOPT FROM FOSTER CARE SEMINAR" SLATED FOR JULY 9 IN...
In conjunction with The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Center for Adoption and Permanency, Pride Action Tank and Windy City Times media, Let It Be Us is...
View ArticleThe Elgin Symphony Orchestra wins Honorable Mention for Nonprofit Managerial...
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) was awarded an honorable mention for exemplary nonprofit management practices from the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at a recent awards luncheon. ESO CEO...
View ArticleHoffman Estates Fourth of July Parade Set for 9 a.m. - July 4 on Illinois Blvd.
This year's Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Parade will take place on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, at 9 a.m. This year's parade theme is "U.S.A. Going for the Gold". Children's bike and trike...
View ArticleNew Leader Kicks off New Fiscal Year at The Harbour
The Harbour is pleased to announce Kris Salyards, LCSW, as the new Executive Director of The Harbour. Mrs. Salyards will succeed Randi Gurian, LCSW, who is retiring, June 30, after 15 years at The...
View ArticleAdvocate Good Shepherd Hospital Presented with Prestigious Lantern Award from...
Barrington, Ill - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has been recognized for its commitment to exceptional patient care as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award. The award...
View ArticleMussman Pushes for Increased Funding for Local Schools, Calls on Governor to...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, on Monday called on Gov. Bruce Rauner to support a spending plan that increases funding for all schools across Illinois. "Our local...
View ArticleNorthwest Suburban Bar Association Installation Dinner 2016
It may have been storming outside at the 2016 NWSBA Installation Dinner, but the thunder inside the Metropolis Ballroom in Arlington Heights erupted from enthusiastic applause when Nichole N. Waltz...
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