by Eileen Daday | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The jazz band from Warren Township High School earned the title of grand champion Saturday at Jazz in the Meadows, hosted by Rolling Meadows High School. Driven by its trumpet section — which took first in its class — Warren’s jazz band has won the...
by Eileen Daday | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Members of the District 214 Education Foundation found the perfect partner to help them create a free, Prom Pop-Up Boutique: Tracy Drost of Arlington Heights, Mrs. Illinois America 2025. Often working behind the scenes, foundation members strive to fuel opportunity...
by Eileen Daday | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Elk Grove High School senior Parker Gardner knew he wanted to hold a clothing drive for his Eagle Scout project, but he had no idea that the surrounding neighborhoods in Elk Grove Village would respond so warmly to the idea. One big reason, he says, was the...
by Eileen Daday | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
The women behind Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights have done it again. They’ve raised the bar for farm-driven, seasonal dining in the Northwest suburbs, in a new, creative way. Days before the start of Restaurant Week, hosted by Meet Chicago Northwest,...
by Eileen Daday | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Arlington Heights native, Jack Cimo, has performed around the country, and the world, playing his classical guitar. But he returns to the area Wednesday, sharing his passion for classical guitar in a show that will feature a Latin American and Spanish repertoire with...