Folk Fest at The Grove brings back the sounds of the past
The Grove Folk Fest brought history to life on Sept. 30, inviting families to get acquainted with the pioneering family who settled the area in 1836. The fest, now in...
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School of St. Mary marks 100th anniversary
The School of St. Mary in Lake Forest held its Centennial Celebration and an all-school reunion on Sept. 23. The event started with a Mass and included food, music and...
Evanston farmers market features ‘table’ tasting fundraiser event
The "Truck to Table" celebration Saturday at the downtown Evanston farmers market offered families a special way to celebrate the fall harvest: with a culinary showcase of top local chefs...
Annual Fun Fest offered families a chance to go ‘gaga’
The annual Family Fun Fest held Sunday at Lincolnwood Centennial Park celebrated the beginning of fall and offered families a unique variety of ourtdoor games in an outdoor setting for...
Great Lakes Training Division hosts 9/11 run: ‘A day for remembrance’
The Great Lakes Training Division hosted their second annual 9/11 Remembrance Formation Run Challenge on Sept. 10, inviting citizens to run alongside military members in tribute to the lives that...
Tempel Farms party raises $315,000 for Allendale
Event: 'Drinks & Dressage, Supper at the Stables' Hosted by: Allendale Shelter Club Benefiting: Allendale Association, a nonprofit child welfare agency in Lake Villa Co-Chairs: Susan Merlin and Whitley Bouma...
Art Fair on the Square an end-of-summer tradition in Lake Forest
Art Fair on the Square has been part of the summer landscape in Lake Forest for the past 63 years, bringing artists and their creations to the historic Market Square....
Taste of Serbia provides cultural lesson along with festival fare
The annual Taste of Serbia Festival, hosted by Saint Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church, offered something for all ages Sept 2 and 3. Sofia Scalzitti, the event's chair, said...
Niles marks end of summer with signature block party event
Organizers of the Niles Community Block Party said the event offered members of this diverse community an opportunity to connect in celebration. The Aug. 26 festival was held on the...
5th Ward forum offered residents information on a range of services, topics
Lee Copeland opened a recent 5th Ward community mixer event by quoting an African proverb he said encourages unity and support among the city's residents. "Sticks in a bundle are...