Buffalo Grove residents reflect on 2018 while preparing to ring in new year
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since we were ready to party like it was 1999. For some, 1999 was the year when we started worrying about...
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Column: From glitter seasoning to candy stuffing, elementary students share their Thanksgiving recipes
Happy Thanksgiving! For me, this is the best holiday of the year. It’s all about family, friends, feasting and tradition. I know every family has some tried-and-true recipes that are...
Column: Struggling with a jack-o’-lantern? Unsure of how to preserve it? Here are some pumpkin tips
I don’t know about you, but I can never have enough of one of my most favorite things in the world — pumpkin. Pumpkin spice coffee, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread,...
Column: Navigating pleasures and pitfalls in retirement requires connections
This year, I’ve talked to quite a few people who have entered the retirement phase of their life. Some were school teachers while others were in the business world, but...
Column: Fall festivals start to roll in as summer melts away
To me, Labor Day doesn’t mean the end of summer — it means the beginning of my favorite season: fall. And as we welcome September, get ready to enjoy a...
Column: Buffalo Grove rallies behind grassroots effort to bring LGBTQ pride parade to village
There’s a new mascot in Buffalo Grove and the community is bursting with pride over what it represents. I’m referring to a rainbow-colored sticker in the shape of a buffalo...
Column: The rules of caring for a newborn have changed for the better
It’s been eight months since the birth of my first grandchild and I have to say, I really love babysitting for her one day a week while my daughter works....
Column: Farmers markets in Buffalo Grove area begin to bloom
School is out for summer in the Buffalo Grove area, which means farmers markets are beginning to open. Opening day for the “Buffalo Grove Farmers’ Market” is June 17 at...
Column: Buffalo Grove group that advocates for stronger gun laws gains momentum
History has shown us again and again that the power of change is possible when enough people band together to fight for something they believe in. That is evident in...
Column: Many ways for northwest suburban residents to honor Earth Day
We are coming upon this year’s Earth Day on April 22, and many events are happening throughout the Buffalo Grove area that can help make our community greener and cleaner....