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Good News Sunday: $1.5 million grant will help at-risk youth in Elgin train for careers in constructionMay 21, 2023 6:00 AM - In this week's Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a grant that will give at-risk youth in Elgin training for careers in construction; a Barrington High School junior dancing the lead role in a ballet version of "Alice in Wonderland," and a section of a forest preserve being recognized for its historic significance.
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Things to do May 19-25: Lilac Time, Chocolate Fest, Art in the Park and moreMay 18, 2023 6:00 AM - It's time to enjoy the warmer weather at a fest -- Lombard Lilac Time, the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Northbrook Art in the Park, to name a few -- or at one of the many outdoor concerts and events happening this weekend.
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Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: May 18-24May 17, 2023 11:29 AM - Mark your calendar for these events in Glenview, Northbrook and the North Shore events.
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Spotlight: Court Theatre revives 'Gospel at Colonus'
May 12, 2023 6:00 AM - Oil Lamp Theater stages its first musical with "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," and Kane Repertory Theatre returns with a domestic, two-hander while Chicago's Court Theatre revives "The Gospel at Colonus," a musical adaptation of the Oedipus tale.
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Dining out: Saltwater Coastal Grill debuts in RosemontMay 15, 2023 6:43 AM - The seafood-centric Saltwater Coastal Grill debuted this week in Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, Burger and Sushi House (B.A.S.H.) in Geneva is hosting a belated grand opening next week and Guzman y Gomez is opening in Crystal Lake May 18.
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122 suburban restaurants ready to celebrate mom for Mother's Day 2023May 11, 2023 12:01 AM - Mom's special day -- Sunday, May 14 -- is almost here. Show her some love with a special brunch, lunch or dinner out on the town at a suburban restaurant.
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Burger bonanza: Where to sink your teeth into National Hamburger Month specialsMay 10, 2023 6:00 AM - May is National Hamburger Month -- a time for the barbecue staple to get its due. And, specifically, Sunday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day. So, if you have a hankering for a thick, juicy burger, we've found some options for you in the suburbs.
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Best bets: Ruben and Clay, Lizzo, Bad Momz of Comedy, Van Gogh at the Art InstituteMay 11, 2023 10:41 AM - Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken relive their "American Idol" days at the Genesee Theatre, Lizzo hits the United Center, "Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde" opens at the Art Institute and more don't-miss events this week.
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Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: May 11-17May 9, 2023 1:00 AM - Mark your calendar for these events in Glenview, Northbrook and the North Shore.
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Retired Glenbrook North teacher shares his semi-true story of life as 'drum corps addict'May 4, 2023 5:55 AM - Retired Glenbrook North science teacher Mike Piskel wrote a book on one of his early passions -- drum and bugle corps.
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