It Was Always About the Joy

It Was Always About the Joy

A dream that was years in the making has finally come true. Natalie Griffin and Amy Philpott, co-founders of Gerry’s Café, have finally landed a location. Their new coffee shop — designed to employ adults with disabilities — will be located at 1820...
This Drum Major Marches to Her Own Beat

This Drum Major Marches to Her Own Beat

As one of two drum majors for Conant High School, senior Ananya Maddulapalli has marched in holiday parades, including last month, when she led the drumline into Woodfield Shopping Center as the mall welcomed Santa. But a little more than two weeks later, Ananya...
Santa Run Expecting Big Numbers This Year

Santa Run Expecting Big Numbers This Year

Members of the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights spent four hours on Wednesday stuffing more than 1,500 swag bags filled with giveaways from local sponsors. It’s a good problem to have, says Race Director Gary Silha. As it stands now, race entries are up nearly...
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