by Eileen Daday | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Olympic team gold medalists Danny O’Shea and Ellie Kam take the ice Friday at the Allstate Arena — in the Stars on Ice show — it will be a coming home of sorts for O’Shea. He grew up in Gurnee and began his skating lessons at Twin Rinks...
by Eileen Daday | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
In celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, staff members have left no stone unturned. They have showcased its expansive history and many services, even highlighting the smallest part of the collection: its Storybook Dollhouse,...
by Eileen Daday | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Think moth balls will do the trick in preserving your wedding gown or your father’s military uniform, for posterity? Think again, says Stephanie Lee, Curator of the collection at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. In a first time effort, Lee will conduct a...
by Eileen Daday | Apr 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
A unique display of Arlington Heights’ native Jimmy Garoppolo’s helmet and cleats from his years with the San Francisco 49ers, drew lots of engagement last fall at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and now it turns out to be award-winning. The...
by Eileen Daday | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Creators of the newly launched MaddBear Arts Foundation say they are dedicated to bringing the Northwest suburbs to life through the power of performance and expression. Henry Beardsley, Karuna Maddava and Joe Crimmins, all share a passion for the arts, especially at...
by Eileen Daday | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Allison Walsh, a 2012 graduate of Prospect High School, will see her documentary, All of the Above, showcased today at the Milwaukee Film Festival. As the featured film, it airs in the festival’s main theater that seats 1,000 people. And that’s just the...
