by Eileen Daday | Jan 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ben Biazo is pretty popular around Rolling Meadows High School, especially when he’s accompanied by Ralph, a Bulldog/Beagle mix. Together, they offer pet therapy to students and faculty alike during testing times, at events, like football and basketball games,...
by Eileen Daday | Jan 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
“The learning is when the magic happens.” That’s how Vince Genualdi, director of bands at Buffalo Grove High School, described the inaugural Chicagoland Jazz Workshop. A total of 12 area high school jazz bands converged on the school Saturday, and...
by Eileen Daday | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Alyse Burman built a successful career in corporate marketing, but in retirement she is pursuing her real passion: educating people about birds, conservation and nature — as well as the healing effect of birding. Her presentations to senior centers, garden...
by Eileen Daday | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
John Camardella coached basketball at Prospect for 18 years and he is in his 20th year as a teacher. But don’t expect him to draw up plays at his appearance this week at St. James Church. Instead, he’ll be talking about an archeological dig in the Holy...
by Eileen Daday | Jan 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lara Driscoll grew up in Prospect Heights, where she participated in band programs at Eisenhower School, MacArthur Middle School and ultimately at Hersey High School, where she would lead the band as drum major. At the same time, she studied classical piano with...