Heritage Farm trots out new draft horses
The newest staff members at the Schaumburg Park District's Volkening Heritage Farm wear shiny brown coats, prefer hay as their go-to snack and weigh about 1,800 pounds each. Brothers Bob and Dick,...
View ArticleMore Things visits Barracuda Swim Team practice, gymnastics program
Before watching the Olympics this summer, be sure to catch some potential future swimming and gymnastics Olympians on the latest episode of More Things. Hosted by Judy Trent, More Things is a...
View ArticleBartlett Library adds streaming music to its online offerings
The Bartlett Public Library District is now offering patrons the ability to stream entire albums every day as part of its free online music offering. The new initiative, part of Freegal 4.0, will...
View ArticleBartlett patrons celebrate math at program
On Tuesday, July 19, 13 youth patrons at the Bartlett Library celebrated math with a variety of activities and games. The program started out with the children gathered around the pull-down monitor,...
View ArticleMotherG Honored as One of Chicago's Top Work Environments
On Friday, July 15, MotherG, an IT Managed Service Provider, was awarded one of 13 Elite Winners and one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For ® by the National Association for...
View ArticleHoffman Estates Teen Earns Girl Scouts' Highest Award for Leadership and...
Nearly 70 local high school students recently earned Girl Scouts of the USA's most prestigious national honor for girls, the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana...
View ArticleHow Does National Security Impact You and Your Business? Featuring Senator...
Please join the Arlington Heights, Barrington Area, Buffalo Grove-Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Palatine Area and Rolling Meadows Chambers of Commerce for a Multi-Chamber...
View ArticleDes Plaines Park District Hires Todd Lehky as Business Manager
The Des Plaines Park District has announced the hiring of Todd Lehky as its new Business Manager. Lehky, who has a BA in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University, had been working on national...
View ArticleBartlett Library partners with Tri-Village Garden Club
The courtyard at the Bartlett Library recently went through a transformation when members of the Tri-Village Garden Club planted a variety of flowers and other greenery. Walter Groble and Sue Stocks,...
View ArticleCrafty Christmas cards beat out the summer heat
On Tuesday, July 26, 21 patrons stayed nice and cool by getting out of the summer heat to create a variety of Christmas cards at the Bartlett Library. The five cards that patrons made consisted of a...
View ArticleSavant Capital Management Ranked Among Top Industry Leaders
Chicago, IL (July 27, 2016) - Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, IL, with offices in 12 locations in three states, including...
View ArticleWheaton Teen Finds Treasure In Living Green
For his 19th birthday in June, Dominic Gambaiani baked his own cake and prepared his own multi-course dinner for his guests. His theme was "The Hobbit," and as any fan of the Tolkien classic knows,...
View ArticleElk Grove Village Teen Earns Girl Scouts' Highest Award for Leadership and...
Nearly 70 local high school students recently earned Girl Scouts of the USA's most prestigious national honor for girls, the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana...
View ArticleGreenFields Certified as a Conservation @ Work Site
"GreenFields of Geneva has joined the ranks of places like the Shedd Aquarium, Brookfield Zoo and Fermi Lab," said Dan Lobbes, director of land protection and Kane County program director of the...
View ArticleNew MRI System Enhances Comfort for Patients at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital continues to pave a path as a health care leader in the community with the acquisition of a more comfortable and technologically superior MRI scanner. Beginning August...
View ArticleCalling All Ninjas for the LEGO Wu-Cru Weekend
WHAT: The Wu-Cru needs allies! Come out to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to become a Spinjitzu ninja master at the LEGO® Ninjago...
View ArticleTeen open mic night at the Bartlett Library
On Wednesday, July 27, 19 teen patrons attended and participated at the "Open Mic" program at the Bartlett Library. The teen to start off the performances began the night by singing and strumming the...
View ArticleGlenwood, IL - Food Hub hosts their soft opening August 1st
Fresh Market Food Hub, 327 E. Glenwood-Lansing Rd, will hold a soft opening on Monday, August , 2016 from 9am to 9pm. Food Hub offers a variety of dry goods, fresh fruit and veggies, deli meats and...
View ArticleHFCA's New Math Alignment Begins with the End in Mind
Since its inception, Holy Family Catholic Academy (Inverness) has been a recognized leader in preparing its students for their future--a future that is increasingly focused on critical thinking,...
View ArticleHanover Township Seniors to showcase art for tenth year
Hanover Township seniors will be showcasing their artwork in the Township's 10th annual "Got Art?" art show to run through the month of August. Residents are encouraged to view the hundreds of pieces...
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