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On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Glenbard Parent Series will welcome Tara Westover, author of "Educated: A Memoir," in an evening webinar.

Chamber Music on the Fox to host Artemisia Vocal Trio Feb. 22 The Chicago-based Artemisia Vocal Trio will perform "Sounds Like Us," a virtual concert exploring the power of the female voice on Monday, Feb. 22. Courtesy of Artemisia Vocal Trio   Updated 2/17/2021 10:47 PM The Chamber Music on the Fox season continues with "Sounds Like Us" featuring the Artemisia Vocal Trio on Monday, Feb. 22. The virtual concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Chicago-based trio features Diana Lawrenc...

Real-time reports are critical in issuing warnings and saving lives. Spotters are provide this real-time ground-truth of local conditions -- such as hail size, wind speed, tornado development, and local damage -- to help warn the public. Even as new technology allows the National Weather Service to issue warnings with greater lead time, spotters still serve as a critical link between radar indications of severe weather and whats happening on the ground.

Geneva to hold virtual film screening, discussion for Black History Month Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning author of "Beloved" and other books is the subject of the documentary "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am." The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission will hold a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary. Courtesy of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders/Magnolia Pictures   Posted2/18/2021 11:37 AM In celebration of Black History Month, the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission will sp...

Lights on Ekman helps Batavia Mothers Club Foundation "Lights on Ekman" raised almost $4,400 through its three light shows for the Batavia Mothers Club Foundation. Courtesy of Palak Coleman   Updated 2/16/2021 10:42 PM "Lights on Ekman" went above and beyond during the pandemic spreading joy to families near and far. The Batavia family spent immeasurable hours creating light shows in their yard, adding a "Quarantine Edition" last April and a Halloween show last October, along wit...

Montini Catholic to celebrate 30th annual Maroon & Gold Gala virtually During Catholic Schools Week, Montini Catholics Peer Ministry Team organizes a coat drive for John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. The spring "Maroon & Gold Gala" is the schools largest fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting academic, religious and community service endeavors. Courtesy of Montini Catholic   Updated 2/17/2021 10:55 AM Montini Catholic High School in Lombard is celebrating the Lasallian hig...

Illinois American Water encourages residents in the companys service areas to report water emergencies via the companys website, eliminating the need to make a phone call.

Updated 2/16/2021 9:57 PM As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available for public distribution, more people are becoming vaccinated every day. While the approved vaccines have proven to be effective and necessary to reduce the spread of the virus, its also valuable that you prepare your body ahead of your vaccination appointment to give yourself the best chance to recognize pathogens and create antibodies.   Regardless if youre receiving the COVID-19 vaccine next week or in a few mont...

Elana Woldenberg announced as senior director of product development for Hand2Mind   Updated 2/17/2021 8:38 AM Woldenberg continues to lead the product development team in their quest to create innovative, hands-on learning tools and supplemental curriculum products VERNON HILLS, IL (February 16, 2021) - hand2mind, an award-winning educational resource company, today announced the promotion of Elana Woldenberg to Senior Director of Product Development. Along with leading the editoria...

In early January, a Buy Nothing St. Charles group was started, and seven weeks later, the group has grown to 600 members. The group itself doesnt function like a typical marketplace or freebie site. It is not a "first-come, first-served" universe, but rather one where a gifts recipient is chosen in a more personal or random way. Members are encouraged to let their gifts "simmer" so that everyone who is interested in an item has a meaningful opportunity to actually receive.