Waukegan High School creates jazz café
Atmosphere has always been a big part of the jazz experience. Picture an underlit space with tightly packed tables, just steps away from the performers. Waukegan High School is taking...
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Park Ridge Council debates future of city’s Memorial Day parade
After the subject first arose in February, the Park Ridge City Council continued discussions about the future of the Memorial Day Parade during a meeting Monday night. Mayor Marty Maloney...
On two-year anniversary of COVID, Oak Park and River Forest count losses, try to bounce back
In the two years since the first COVID-19 restrictions were put in place — the statewide lockdown began March 21, 2020 — Oak Park and River Forest have struggled to...
Oak Park invites community input on policing as part of safety assessment
Like many communities across the country, Oak Park opted to take a deeper look at its policing policies after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis nearly two years ago....
Osprey backpack fits the bill for day hikes
Backpacks have become such a part of everyday life that you can pick one up just about anywhere. Of course, if you want to actually use it for backpacking —...
Air hammock makes sleeping a breeze
Even people who love camping can admit that sleeping on the ground isn't necessarily the most comfortable option. Sleeping pads and air mattresses can help, but more and more folks...
New bike lock may be a smart investment
When you lock up your bike, you expect it to be there when you return. Unfortunately, thieves are savvy enough to crack even the best locking systems. The new Ellipse...
Summer camp helps runner find her sport
Prospect High School's Brooke Wilson spent close to a month this summer at a camp in Minnesota, the same camp her father attended, which she says was founded in 1910...
Athlete: Overuse injuries a real concern
While Mary Boken, a recent graduate of St. Francis High School, helped her school win its third consecutive 3A state volleyball title this year and earned a scholarship to Clemson...
St. Francis hires new basketball coach
When Erin Dwyer thought about his next move as a coach, he hoped to find a smaller school with a strong basketball program -- like St. Francis in Wheaton. Turns...