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From left, Nadra Vasilj , Ante Vasilj and Tony Vasilj of Skokie purchase their tickets for the children's rides on at Skokie's Backlot Bash on Aug. 29, 2021.

Skokie’s Backlot Bash returns with live music, carnival rides and local history

August 31, 2021 at 4:28 p.m.

Area residents took to the streets last weekend for an end-of-summer soiree celebrating the vitality of Skokie's past, present and future. "Skokie's Backlot Bash is our most attended event each...

A new anthology from the Off Campus Writers' Workshop to celebrate the group's 75th anniversary is available at The Book Stall in Winnetka.

North Shore-based Off Campus Writers’ Workshop celebrates 75 years with new anthology

August 24, 2021 at 4:11 p.m.

Although the act of writing is usually a solitary pursuit, the Winnetka-based Off Campus Writers' Workshop has built their reputation on inclusivity and collaboration. With hundreds of members from the...

Kites colored and ready to fly. Unplug Illinois Day at the Grove was filled with making homemade kites to fly, taking guided hikes through the prairie, playing old fashioned lawn games and singing songs and eating s'mores around a campfire. Here kite coloring inside the Kennicott House.

Families enjoy electronics-free fun during Unplug Illinois Day at the Grove

July 12, 2021 at 3:24 p.m.

Saturday's Unplug Illinois Day was celebrated at the Grove in Glenview, inviting people to unplug their TVs and devices and plug into recreational activities and nature for just one day....

The arrival of Central Street Evanston's annual sidewalk sale brought an invitation to stroll local merchants for big sales, outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment Thursday through Sunday. These crystals were sold by Healing Reiki by Ardath.

Evanston holds Central Street sidewalk sale to boost foot traffic, get people outdoors

July 12, 2021 at 2:46 p.m.

The arrival of Central Street Evanston's annual Sidewalk Sale brought energy to the streets this past weekend, serving as an invitation for shoppers to stroll local merchants for sales, outdoor...

Kenilworth-Winnetka Bulldogs march in the Fourth of July parade in Winnetka on July 4, 2021.

Winnetka celebrates return of Fourth of July Parade

July 6, 2021 at 5:06 p.m.

In a swirl of bagpipes and bugles, marching bands and banners of red, white and blue, Winnetka's Fourth of July parade returned Sunday. "The Fourth of July Celebration is our...

Stephanie Strano, from left, Juliana Strano, Gabriella Strano and Julia Weseman are pictured at the Independence Day celebration at Gillson Park in Wilmette on July 3, 2021.

Wilmette returns to tradition with Fourth of July celebration

July 6, 2021 at 4:25 p.m.

Under Saturday's pristine summer skies, the Wilmette Park District invited the community to "take back summer" with the return of their Independence Day celebration at Gillson Park after the cancellation...

The Burke family of Glenview, on right, learns how settlers worked to keep animals away from kitchen gardens during Pioneer Day June 26, 2021, at the Grove in Glenview.

Despite rainy weather, Pioneer Day in Glenview offers a glimpse into the frontier past

June 28, 2021 at 5:48 p.m.

Saturday's torrential rains didn't dampen the excitement for an expedition into the past. Pioneer Day invited participants on a journey down the Grove trails to discover what life was like...

Zafiro Flamenco Festival created a Seville-style street festival in the parking lot of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts June 18-20, 2021.

Outdoor flamenco festival brings Spain to Skokie

June 22, 2021 at 1:47 p.m.

A Seville-style street festival took place just outside the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie this weekend, featuring performances by Ensemble Español as part of their Zafiro...

Carie Bires, Silas Bires-Crowther, and Matt Crowther, all from Chicago, enjoy the entertainment the Skokie Juneteenth celebration in Devonshire Park on June 19, 2021.

Skokie marks Juneteenth with first official village-wide celebration

June 22, 2021 at 1:20 p.m.

A community-wide Juneteenth event over the weekend opened up a dialogue about freedom and equality by offering residents an opportunity to come together to celebrate and learn. "This is a...

The Romeo family of Skokie fly a kite for pride on Saturday in Hamlin Park on June 5, 2021.

Kites take flight in Skokie as part of local LGBTQ+ Pride Month event series

June 8, 2021 at 4:14 p.m.

With moderate wind speeds, area families gathered in Hamlin Park Saturday to fly colorful handmade and ready-made kites with pride. Saturday's event was just one of many offered by the...

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