Volo event showcases old and new Mustangs
Over the years, the annual Mustang Car Show held at the Volo Auto Museum has been hosted by different businesses. But the intent has always been the same — to...
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They’ll be dancing in the streets in Wauconda
Wauconda loves to show off its local restaurants, musicians and businesses, as well as its community spirit, according to Glenn Starkey, a local business owner and resident. And a great...
Zion’s huge Labor Day parade highlights Jubilee Days
The Thursday or Friday before Labor Day, people are already staking out their places to watch the annual Zion Jubilee Days parade that doesn't start until 1 p.m. Monday, according...
Long Grove brings a touch of blarney to village for Irish Fest
While spending St. Patrick's Day in Chicago last year, John Barry heard a group called One of the Girls performing an interesting blend of Celtic and bluegrass music. "We have...
Orchestra performs Hollywood blockbusters to kick off season
The FullScore Chamber Orchestra is starting out its 2016-17 season with a bang — literally. The group will perform its Sept. 4 concert at the Zion band shell featuring music...
The ’60s are back in Three Brothers’ ‘Butterflies are Free’
Jim Behr said he's always loved the little play called "Butterflies are Free." "It's a marvelous little romantic comedy," said the Zion resident, actor and director. But, he added, it's...
Native plants suitable for northern Illinois rain gardens
Native plans commonly used in Northern Illinois rain gardens *Wildflowers *Blue flag iris *Cardinal flower *Great blue lobelia *Bulrushes Sheryl DeVore is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
Rain gardens touted as natural solution to flooding, runoff woes
Tori Trauscht had one goal in mind when installing a rain garden in her Mundelein yard several years ago — keep her street and property from flooding. Trauscht also inspired...
Highland Park fest offers food, art, music, chance to be creative
Those who love food, art, art demonstrations, live music, live theater, exercise and the chance to create their own masterpieces all in one place on one weekend with free parking,...
Pow-wow offers education and a chance to dance
What Bill Brown hopes for those who come to the two-day pow-wow in Zion is that they experience the celebration of being with others, as well as learn about the...