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Lake Forest Civic Orchestra salutes the 100th year since the 19th amendment — a bit later than planned

November 2, 2021 at 5:06 p.m.

Let's hear it for the 19th Amendment. With its Battle for the Ballot concert, the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra salutes both suffragettes and the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Featuring...

Tinley Park’s ‘Enchanted Bookshop’ brings beloved book characters to life

October 28, 2021 at 1:15 p.m.

Six classic literary characters will move from page to stage when Kidz Theater presents "The Enchanted Bookshop" at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 and 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Tinley...

Waukegan Symphony Orchestra is back with ‘sunny’ Mozart lineup

October 27, 2021 at 4:12 p.m.

It's time for a little Amadeus. Celebrating three works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra will present "Mozart Mania" at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Sign of the...

Scare up some family fun at Tinley Park Boo Bash

October 21, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

Little goblins can score some early Halloween treats and fun at the Downtown Tinley Boo Bash, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Zabrocki Plaza. "Boo...

Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents Russian program conducted by Russian conductor

October 19, 2021 at 3:13 p.m.

Audiences will have the unique experience of a Russian conductor leading an iconic Russian classical piece when the Elgin Symphony Orchestra perform its "Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5? concert at 7:30...

For Day of the Dead, Aurora transforms into Sugar Skull City

October 14, 2021 at 5:32 p.m.

In Aurora, Day of the Dead festivities now span three weeks. That's plenty of time to explore all the Sugar Skull City activities and art on display through Nov. 7...

Tinley Park horror-themed improv combines thrills and laughs

October 13, 2021 at 3:49 p.m.

If you're a fan of both fear and fun, be sure to experience Fourth Wall Improv's "Horror and HAHAs: An Improvised Fright Night" at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the...

Members of the River Forest Police Department, Right at Home employees and Dementia Friendly River Forest Team smile after a Dementia Live Experience training on March 21.

As numbers of seniors grow, suburbs boost ‘aging in place’ efforts; handymen, accessibility, transportation and more

October 11, 2021 at 10:09 p.m.

Oak Park recently was designated a "Dementia Friendly Community." River Forest offers a snow removal program for eligible senior citizens, while the Niles Free Bus traverses neighborhoods to take seniors...

Delicate holiday wonder awaits at Morton Arboretum’s Glass Pumpkin Patch

October 22, 2021 at 8:50 a.m.

These pumpkins are not for carving. Or pie. Artists have been busy preparing for the 11th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, which will welcome guests daily from 10 a.m. to 5...

St. Charles Scarecrow Fest returns to delight as well as fright

September 28, 2021 at 1:25 p.m.

Flannel and straw-clad figures will once again be transformed into expressions of art at the 36th annual Scarecrow Festival, which runs from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10 in downtown St....

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