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Magnolias is Bartletts perfect venue to host a wedding or private party Magnolias wood beamed ceilings, exposed brick, and warm, rustic, farmhouse atmosphere provides a uniquely elegant location for your special day.   Updated 3/16/2021 8:59 AM Covid has forced wedding couples to make drastic changes to their wedding day and has forced hundreds of wedding vendors to reschedule thousands of weddings in the Chicago area and have even forced some out of the wedding business all-togeth...

Thanks to a $125,000 grant from the Illinois State Library (ISL), the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) is currently in the process of purchasing high-demand e-books and audiobooks for K-12 readers.

Annual Chili Cook-Off supports Partners for Progress programs Amanda Braden, Partners for Progress program director and lead OT, left, begins a session with one of the younger clients sitting on top of Samson. They are accompanied by assistant Kelsey. Courtesy of Partners for Progress, NFP   Updated 3/16/2021 1:09 PM Congratulations to the Assembly American Bar & Cafe in Hoffman Estates for winning the 14th Annual Partners for Progress Chili Cook-Off. The Assembly was one of four...

Cook and DuPage County communities will receive over $113 million in Rebuild Illinois funding to address local transportation needs, with more than $5.7 million allocated to townships and municipalities in the district State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) represents.

Dan Soto working at Keats Manufacturing in Wheeling Courtesy of District 214   Updated 3/15/2021 8:32 AM When Dan Soto landed a full-time manufacturing job, he was making much more than critical parts for various machines -- he was also making a major positive change in his life. Soto, who participated in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at John Hersey High School, was part of the District 214 Life Program for almost three years. Despite his hearing challenges, he was able to gain inte...

Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with Cosley Zoo Learn how to identify frogs and toads during an online training program by Cosley Zoo and FrogWatch USA. Volunteers monitor a wetland site for 3 minutes multiple evenings during breeding season (February-August). Daily Herald file photo   Posted3/15/2021 11:19 AM Cosley Zoo, one of 165 FrogWatch USA chapters in the U.S., will host its annual volunteer training this spring. You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWat...

Saturday night comes alive for Holy Familys annual gala Holy Familys annual gala was filled with the unexpected -- including a surprise guest appearance by Heidi Gardner, SNL cast member. Courtesy of Holy Family Catholic Community Staff   Updated 3/15/2021 11:17 AM It is often said that challenging times can bring out our most creative ideas, and that certainly can be said for the theme of Holy Family Catholic Communitys recent gala held on Saturday, Feb. 27. "We wanted to create...

With three drawings now complete, officials at Carmel Catholic continue to await a winner in the schools first Queen of Hearts Raffle.

Get into virtual FanFest 2021 with Mount Prospect Library   Updated 3/15/2021 11:33 AM The Mount Prospect Public Library will host FanFest, an annual celebration of the world of fandom, during a weeklong event March 20-27. FanFest includes a variety of virtual programs and activities for all ages. Players can challenge friends and neighbors during virtual game sessions of Dungeons and Dragons, Among Us, Codenames, Forbidden Island, and a family game of bingo. Virtual trivia game them...

Spring ahead with lawn and garden cleanup Obtaining perfect outdoor space begins with preparation. Courtesy of Bertog Landscape   Updated 3/15/2021 11:11 AM Getting your outdoor space ready for the growing season is an annual task that is best started in mid-March through early April. Like with many other things, preparation is key to success in landscaping, as well. By preparing lawns and garden beds now, you can have lush and thriving surroundings in spring and summer. Bob Bert...