Female artists explore issues of body image
Oakton Community College in Des Plaines provides a special venue for professional female artists to showcase artwork on a significant theme at its annual fall exhibit. This year's theme is...
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Quilters help sexually abused teens
Quilters at the Palatine Park District spent about 50 hours each to make six quilts, which they donated to teenage girls who'd been sexually abused. And it wasn't the first...
Niles hopes to make Milwaukee Avenue more friendly for pedestrians, cyclists
Making Milwaukee Avenue in Niles more pedestrian- and bike-friendly could mean eliminating curb cuts and gaps in sidewalks that occur in almost a quarter of the road's length within the...
Palatine District 15 social worker honored
Paul Budin is grateful to receive the Sonya Petersen Memorial Award and is even more grateful to have a positive impact on many students who attend schools in Palatine's Community...
Beth Am Torah Academy may move to Woodland mall
With the school year not far off, the Torah Academy needs a new home. The Jewish preschool and elementary school had been located at the Congregation Beth Am temple building,...
Harper College to build new $16.8 million parking garage
With enrollment increasing over the past 10 years, Harper College is getting ready to add a four-story parking structure with 625 new spaces on its campus in Palatine. The $16.8...
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine expansion planned
With Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines drawing more and more people every year, shrine officials have announced efforts to build a church that would be second in size...
Grayslake pool excels in safety audit
Swimmers at the Esper A. Petersen Foundation Family Aquatic Center are in good hands, according to a recent audit by the Starfish Aquatics Institute. For the second consecutive year, the...
Long Grove Confectionery sold to Arway
The Long Grove Confectionery has been a popular stop for many visitors strolling through the historic village. Some confectionery employees were recently told they might be laid off because of...
Palatine takes on bullying with movie and dialogue
Tears flowed down the faces of some who watched a special screening of "Bully" on Saturday at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center in Palatine — the same place where a...