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Mundelein Parks commissioner lauded for his service Mundelein Park & Recreation District Commissioner Kevin Dolan   Updated 2/11/2021 9:59 AM Illinois Association of Park Districts recognized Kevin Dolan for serving three, 2-year terms on the IAPD Board of Trustees at the Annual Business Meeting held during the Soaring to New Heights Conference on Jan. 30. Dolan is a commissioner on the board of the Mundelein Park & Recreation District, serving since 1997. He played a key role in e...

ECC starts STEM Speaker Series Feb. 18 For almost two years, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft circled the ancient asteroid Bennu. Last October, the NASA spacecraft briefly touched the asteroids surface to collect a handful of cosmic rubble for later return to Earth. Learn more about "The Solar System Wanderers" on Thursday, March 18. AP file photo/NASA With no STEM Expo this year, Elgin Community College will host a virtual STEM Speaker Series starting Feb. 18 with a presentation on vi...

Libertyville Rotary variety show benefits local charity   Updated 2/11/2021 2:30 PM Libertyville Sunrise Rotary recently announced its 2021 "Remarkable People Variety Show" fundraiser, a virtual event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27. This unique event, one of the clubs primary annual fundraiser activities, will benefit a variety of not-for-profit organizations through the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Foundation. The primary beneficiary of this years event will be Mothers Trust Foundat...

Virtual Valentine Dates Surprise Two Senior Couples in Real Love at Aspired Living of Prospect Heights Joann and Ron Deatsch pictured on their wedding day more than 60 years ago are in for a big Valentines surprise on February 12 at Aspired Living of Prospect Heights.   Updated 2/11/2021 8:56 AM Joann Deatsch and Mary Agnes Burckart, who receive specialized, memory care support at Aspired Living of Prospect Heights, are in for a big romantic Valentines surprise . . . and so are the...

Over 40 ice sculptures featured at Ice Fest in Downers Grove Feb. 13-14   Enjoy live ice carving demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14, at the annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove. John Starks | Staff Photographer, 2019 Courtesy of Downtown Downers GroveMore than 40 ice sculptures will line the streets of the annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove this weekend.   Updated 2/11/2021 2:29 PM The annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove will be held Saturday and Sunday...

Waubonsees Black History Month to explore history, poetry, music and more   Submitted by Waubonsee Community College Waubonsee Community College will host the following events in February to celebrate Black History Month. All events will be virtual. Visit calendar.waubonsee.edu/BHM for information and to register.   • "Black Greek Poets," 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. An international poetry network of college-educated creatives with a focus on members of historically Black Greek frater...

Updated 2/11/2021 2:23 PM During Black History Month, the Alzheimers Association is highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in Alzheimers disease research. On Thursday, Feb. 25, the "Matters of the Mind" seminar will feature a discussion on this topic by Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., M.P.H., Vice President of Scientific Engagement and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimers Association, and Crystal Glover, PH.D., Division of Behavioral Sciences Assistant P...

Updated 2/11/2021 3:07 PM The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago will host its next Community Tele-Town Hall from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. All are invited to participate. The town hall is an opportunity to get the latest COVID-19 updates, including COVID-19 vaccination information.   Participants also may learn about the centers health care and other services and ask Lovell Director Dr. Robert Buckley and Deputy Director/Commanding Officer Capt. Thomas Nel...

On Tuesday, March 2, the Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg will re-open to the public.

SchwabeGroup, an Arlington Heights-based team of real estate professionals within @properties, is offering free coffee drinks to medical personnel, first responders and frontline workers during a "Thanks A Latte" event.