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History of Her exhibit in Elmhurst inspires GreenMan Theatre Troupe performance series
A Elmhurst History Museum exhibit has inspired a series of free performances about prominent Chicago area women including Bertha Palmer.
Glenview’s Kohl Children’s Museum opening exhibit demonstrates power of wind
It’s a breeze to please kids at the new “WhirlWind” exhibit at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview. A variety of interactive activities teach the power of wind in this new...
These 10 north suburban farmers’ markets offer treats, music, fun, plus veggies
Find hours, locations for farmer's markets in Northbrook, Skokie, Evanston, Park Ridge, Northfield, Winnetka, Glenview, Deerfield.
Lake Forest’s Elawa Farm Foundation achieves goal of employing those with intellectual, development disabilities
Elawa Farm Foundation in Lake Forest had an admirable goal—to have 10 % of its workforce made up of individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have already achieved that...
BAMtheatre in Westmont to mark 25th anniversary with May 30 Block Party
BAMtheatre, started 25 years ago by three 13-year-olds, now is an award-winning ensemble with its own building in Westmont.
Artists Lounge Lives presenting four performers singing diverse genres at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Four fabulous performers will share some of their favorite songs from a diverse range of genres when Artists Lounge Live presents, “Let’s Hang On: A Rock ‘n Soul Party” at...
Two from Oak Park and River Forest High School net Hemingway Foundation writing awards
Two promising young writers from Oak Park and River Forest High School have been honored by the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park.
La Grange Historical Socety offers ‘immersive’ Walk Through Time
Visitors can stroll down memory lane and glimpse life in the 1890s through the 1970s at a new decade-by-decade history exhibit in the La Grange Area Historical Society’s Samuel Vial...
First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield set to celebrate 150 years since its founding
It’s a joyous time at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield as they celebrate its 150th anniversary. Three events on May 2 and 3 commemorated the occasion.
Highland Park hosting second annual Women-Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour
Downtown Highland Park boasts more than 140 women-owned businesses. You can visit 33 of them at the 2nd Annual Women-Owned Business Whistle Stop Trolley Tour, 4-9 p.m. May 7.