‘We’re having a blast’ Northbrook Autumnfest attracts 3,000 people
Blue sky weather nearing 80 degrees provided a summer Saturday in the Park at Meadowhill Park on the afternoon of Oct. 5 for the Northbrook Park District’s annual...
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Catholic parishes across Lake County offer pet blessings; ‘To celebrate the special bond people have with their beloved animals’
“On the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, we bless animals as a way to honor the profound love St. Francis had for all of God’s creatures, and to...
Northbrook, Glenview hold pet blessings: ‘We’re all creatures on this Earth’
‘We’re all creatures on this Earth’ Northbrook and Glenview residents attend pet blessings Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 marked the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of...
Barbie’s Birthday Bash in Antioch celebrates doll’s impact, legacy; ‘She is a great role model’
After the party, a map led visitors to participating businesses on a downtown route, complete with Barbie-themed surprises.
Summer ends, fall begins with carnival rides and Oktoberfest in Niles
Two community carnivals were in Niles over the weekend, coming as the summer season culminated and fall was ushered in. Despite some rain Sunday, the four-day annual carnival and Oktoberfest...
‘This is probably one of the best apple fests we’ve gone to’ Long Grove Apple Fest
Apple Fest returned to Long Grove for three consecutive days starting on Sept. 20 running through Sunday.
Rock the Block in Lake Zurich attracts about 8,000 people Saturday ‘This is the best last hurrah of summer for sure’
Clear sunset skies with Saturday evening temperatures in the 80 degree range launched the 10th Rock the Block in Lake Zurich on Sept. 14.
Lambs Farm’s Fall on the Farm event gives visitors a taste of autumn; ‘There is something for everyone’
The Lambs Farm campus featured offerings such as barrel-train rides powered by a tractor, actual vintage tractor rides, fall crafts, farmyard visits and food, including cider donuts.
‘We need to continue to tell the story’: Blue skies on North Shore recall 9/11
Sunshine prevailed at Evanston’s Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11 at Firefighter's Park, causing several who experienced 9/11 to recall the weather on that Tuesday morning of Sept. 11,...
Healthy Lifestyle Expo draws large numbers to Deerfield; ‘This is the place to start learning things’
The event was meant to be a one-stop expo to help seniors learn about different options for them now or in the future, according to its website.